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Shocking rates of suicide in older Australian men

6 September 2016

ABS figures show the number of suicides for men aged 85 and over has increased 15% from 2010 to 2014, with a staggering rate of 2,864 suicides of older Australian men in 2014.

Older Men, Suicide

Human Rights for Older People

5 September 2016

Existing divergences must be overcome, given the unanimity about the need to strengthen the protection of the human rights of older persons and the millions of older persons waiting for their human rights to become reality.

Age Well Working Group

5 September 2016

The working group brings together government agencies and their non-government partners to support the implementation of the Early Action: Queensland Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention Action Plan 2015-17, through a focus on the mental health and wellbeing of older Queensland

MEDIA RELEASE: Seniors 1,2 and Free

7 June 2016

Seniors are among the most reliant on public transport to get around including travel to the social opportunities that add to their quality of life, medical appointments and visiting family.

MEDIA RELEASE: Keeping the lights on for those in need

3 February 2016

COTA Queensland supports the notion of financial assistance being available for those who need it, however better targeting for concessions may be required to ensure that those most in need are recipients.

2015: REFLECTIONS

3 December 2015

We continue to actively seek recognition of the positive contribution that older people make economically and socially to Queensland. We are strong advocates for an Age-friendly Queensland promoting intergenerational interactions, to enable people to grow to their fullest capacity.

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Shocking rates of suicide in older Australian men

Human Rights for Older People

Age Well Working Group

MEDIA RELEASE: Seniors 1,2 and Free

MEDIA RELEASE: Keeping the lights on for those in need

2015: REFLECTIONS