Representing and responding to the changing and growing older population in regional and rural South Australia is a key focus for COTA SA.
With more than a quarter of of South Australians aged 50+ live in regional SA, and many considering themselves lucky to be living there, a strong focus on ageing well in the regions is crucial.
What is often highlighted by older people, no matter where they live, is their desire to age well and within their community; in regional SA this brings with it, its own challenges including issues such as housing shortages, workforce gaps, local transport problems, inadequate health and aged care services, and digital exclusion. COTA SA's ongoing representation aims to address challenges such as these so that people can age well in place.
Listening Posts
COTA SA regularly holds Listening Posts, both metropolitan and regional, to connect with older people across South Australia to hear their voices and experiences across a diversity of age, cultural background, location, income, health, ability and relationship status. Find out more about our recent Listening Posts
Advocacy
COTA SA regularly engages in advocacy particularly relating to ageing well in the regions, recent advocacy includes: