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Update on the Royal Commission

2 August 2019

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has held hearings in Broome, Darwin and Cairns focused on aged care for people in remote, rural and regional locations.

Royal Commission

New Aged Care Standards

11 July 2019

The Quality Standards make it easier to check that people receive good care. Good care is not about 'ticking boxes'. It's about them caring for you and your individual needs.

Your Voice Matters

12 April 2019

When we create communities with older people in mind, we create liveable communities for everyone.

Brisbane South Older People’s Health and Wellness Strategy 2019-2024

15 March 2019

The Strategy's vision is 'older people in the Brisbane south region experience a greater quality of life through safe connected and coordinated person-centred care in an age-friendly community.

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.

Queensland’s Human Rights Act means changes are ahead

13 March 2019

The Human Rights Act 2019 will protect 23 rights, including the right to privacy, access to education and health services, cultural rights, and more, and is expected to commence on 1 January 2020.

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Queensland’s Human Rights Act means changes are ahead