Seniors and their families
COTA WA provide useful information, resources and programs to support older people, we’re here to help.
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Organisations that support seniors
COTA WA provide research and guidance for agencies and organisations across Western Australia, and collaborate to provide programs to improve the lives of older people.
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can take many different forms.
The most frequently reported forms of elder abuse are financial abuse and neglect, but physical, psychological and emotional abuse are also common.
‘Understanding the Mistreatment of Older People’ Guide
You may not know it, but there is a great deal of support available in WA for older people and their loved ones who are experiencing mistreatment commonly referred to as elder abuse.
Information
COTA Australia ‘Employment White Paper takes positive steps towards addressing barriers preventing older people from engaging in the workforce’
Addressing the barriers keeping many older people out of the workforce is crucial and today’s employment whitepaper takes some steps towards breaking down those barriers, COTA Australia, the leading advocacy organisation for older Australians says.WA Council of Social Service (WACOSS) The Voice Information Session: Thursday 5 October 2023
WACOSS and COTA (WA) invite you to an information session on the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament on Thursday 5 October 2023 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat WA 6014.COTA Australia ‘Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme needed to guarantee access to oral health treatment for all older Australians’
The introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme is crucial to ensuring all older Australians, no matter what their financial situation, can access the dental services they need, COTA Australia says. The call comes ahead of an address to the Senate Select Committee into Provision of and Access to Dental Services in Australia being heard in Brisbane today (Wednesday 20 September 2023).Strength for Life
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