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State Budget 2026-27

COTA SA calls on State Government to prioritise older South Australians

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With many older South Australians struggling to keep up with rising living costs and navigate increasingly complex health and support systems, COTA SA is calling on the State Government to deliver meaningful relief.

Federal Budget 2026

2026 Federal Budget: What you told us

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“Forgotten and penalised”: Older Australians are not just feeling dissatisfied with the 2026 Federal Budget, overwhelmingly they expect it to make their lives worse.

State election 2026

What older South Australians told us

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Insights from nearly 500 older South Australians in our 2026 State Election survey reveal a community that is feeling cautiously optimistic, but also deeply concerned about the pressures that impact their daily lives.

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COTA SA

COTA [Council on the Ageing] SA is an inclusive older people's movement and the peak body representing the rights, interests and futures of and engaging with diverse South Australians aged 50+. We value ageing — it's a time of possibility, opportunity and influence.

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volunteers supporting COTA SA programs, services and activities

5k+

people gaining strength and staying fit in Strength for Life programs every year

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people are connected as volunteers and participants through COTA Visitors

934

people are supported to navigate aged care.

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