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.
The Department of Environment and Science has consulted with COTA Queensland on the Plan, which identifies climate change risks to health and wellbeing, and includes priority actions for adaptation.
A collaborative partnership has been formed between U3A Network Queensland and COTA Q with the signing of a MoU to develop mutually beneficial arrangements to promote healthy ageing.
OTA Queensland, the seniors peak body, has called on the newly elected Government to honour older Queenslanders with practical support.
"All Members of Parliament need to represent the older people in their electorates who are doing it tough," said COTA Queensland Chief Executive, Mark Tucker-Evans