Council on the Ageing
COTA Australia (Formerly known as the Council on the Ageing[1]) is a registered Australian charity representing people aged over 50 in Australia.
| Founded | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Ageing, Ending poverty |
| Location | |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Jane Halton, Chair Ian Yates, Chief Executive |
Employees | 8 |
| Website | www |
COTA Australia is a federation, with member organizations in each of the eight Australian states and territories.[2]
Functions
COTA works with government, business, the media and the wider community, to advocate for older Australians. It works in a wide range of policy areas of interest to older Australians, including:
- Aged Care
- Health
- Ageism
- Employment
- Retirement incomes
- Essential services[3]
COTA's state and territory branches also advocate for older people on a state level.
References
- "COTA FAQs". Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- "COTA State and territory bodies". COTA Australia. COTA. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- "Our Work". COTA Australia.
External links
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