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State of the (Older) Nation

5 December 2018

When we focus on the group of older Australians who are not doing so well at the moment, we see numerous challenges related to finances, health, age discrimination and a general lack of trust in Government and the future.

Reforms to Human Services Inquiry Report

9 April 2018

This inquiry is about finding ways to put the people who use human services at the heart of service provision. This matters because everyone will use human services in their lifetime and change is needed to enable people to have a stronger voice in shaping the services they receive, and who provides

MEDIA RELEASE: Fairer Fares for South East Queensland

15 December 2016

By retaining the 'One, two, free for seniors and pensioners’ will enable seniors who use their Go Card to travel free for the rest of the day after two journeys.

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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State of the (Older) Nation

Reforms to Human Services Inquiry Report

MEDIA RELEASE: Fairer Fares for South East Queensland

MEDIA RELEASE: Seniors 1,2 and Free

MEDIA RELEASE: Keeping the lights on for those in need

2015: REFLECTIONS