COTA Australia (formerly Council on the Ageing[1]) is a registered Australian charity representing people aged over 50 in Australia. It forms an overarching umbrella organization for various other member organizations in all eight Australian territories.[2]

COTA Australia
Founded1979
FocusAgeing, Ending poverty
Location
Area served
Australia
LeaderPatricia Sparrow
Key people
Jane Halton, Chair
Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive
Employees
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Websitewww.cota.org.au

Functions

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COTA works for the interests of its members in areas of government, business, the media, and the wider society. It is present at national level as well as at regional state level. Current policy areas include but are not limited to:

  • Aged Care
  • Health
  • Ageism
  • Housing
  • Employment
  • Retirement incomes
  • Non Metropolitan
  • Essential services[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "COTA FAQs". Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ "COTA State and territory bodies". COTA Australia. COTA. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Our Work". COTA Australia.
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