Advocacy, Policy and Engagement • COTA SA

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Advocacy, Policy and Engagement

COTA SA is an older persons movement run by and for older people. We promote the rights, needs and interests of more than 700,000 older South Australians by influencing the policies and actions of government, the private sector and the community sector.

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Representing Older South Australians

COTA SA promotes the rights, needs and interests of more than 700,000 older South Australians by influencing the policies and actions of government, the private sector and the community sector.

Audience of Older people

Ageing: It's Time to Re-write the Rules

On 30 September, more than 175 South Australians came together for COTA SA’s Ageing: It’s time to re-write the rules event to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Older Persons.

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COTA SA makes submissions on behalf of older South Australians to governments, regulators and other bodies regarding a broad range of topics to influence the decisions and actions that affect them.

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COTA Conversations

Each year COTA SA connects 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.

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Ageing in Regional SA

Our Ageing in Country South Australia report includes a snapshot of the regions and what we're doing, recurring themes that emerged from discussions and a look at the implications and next steps calling for an ageing strategy in country South Australia.

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Older people, like many Australians, are concerned about climate change, viewing it as a significant and real threat to our national interests and livelihood. Our Statement of Interest on Climate Change outlines our commitments to climate change action.

2023 State of the Older Nation

State of the Older Nation

State of the Older Nation is a landmark report that tells the story, experiences and views of Older Australians, and is intended to inform policy debates now and into the future.

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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

In 2018 the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established to investigate problems in aged care and understand what needs to be done in the future to ensure the safety and wellbeing of older Australians in aged care.