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.
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WA Seniors Information Day Kingsway City Shopping Centre 1 June 2023
A collaborative event by the Department of Communities, Bankwest, Council on the Ageing (WA), Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre, Elder Rights WA, Advocare, City of Wanneroo and Kingsway City Shopping Centre to recognise World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.WA Seniors Card Members urged to sign up for Cost of Living Rebate before 31 May 2023
WA Seniors Card members are now eligible for a Cost of Living Rebate. However, card members must register by 31 May 2023 to receive the payment. Seniors and Ageing Minister, Don Punch MLA, says, “If you aren’t registered, you won’t receive the payment, so I encourage everyone with a Seniors Card to make sure they are registered before 31 May so they don’t miss out.”What do the State and Federal Budgets Offer Older People in Western Australia?
As far as older people are concerned, the WA State Budget 2023, like its Commonwealth counterpart, is geared more to those in receipt of government assistance support payments, rather than to all older people. In brief, there is not much in it for self-funded retirees, with some exceptions. As the National Treasurer has pointed out on numerous occasions, he is values-driven, and is concerned primarily with those who are in most need of support. Mark McGowan’s budget in relation to older people emulates this approach.Strength for Life
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