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Taking a break

31 January 2020

‘Respite’ simply means taking a break. It’s important that carers take time for themselves to rest and recharge while respite care services look after the person being cared for. It provides an opportunity for both people to take a break.

Respite

Guiding action on elder abuse

12 December 2019

Elder Abuse Action Australia has introduced a new national knowledge hub Compass, assisting people to navigate elder abuse in Australia.

Regional Delivery Partners for the Carers Gateway

28 August 2019

Ten not-for-profit organisations who will receive about $493 million over five years to establish a new network of 16 Carer Gateway service to support the important work of the nation’s unpaid carers.

Aged Care Reforms

Ministerial Housing Council

15 March 2019

In February the Hon. Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport convened the first meeting for 2019 of the Ministerial Housing Council. COTA Queensland is establishing a Policy Panel to inform our advocacy.

Ageing on the Edge

18 February 2019

COTA Queensland is supporting The Older Persons Homelessness Prevention Project which aims to improve awareness and take action on the increasing prevalence of housing problems facing older people on lower incomes and assets in Australia who have not attained secure and affordable housing.

MEDIA RELEASE: Ensuring Flexible Housing Options are Available for Older Queenslanders

15 November 2017

Housing is a key issue, and it has significant implications for many aspects of older people’s lives. Planning ahead is critical.

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Guiding action on elder abuse

Regional Delivery Partners for the Carers Gateway

Ministerial Housing Council

Ageing on the Edge

MEDIA RELEASE: Ensuring Flexible Housing Options are Available for Older Queenslanders