Last year, we commissioned research across each state and territory COTA into the views, life experiences and needs of Australians aged 50+.
The report, State of the (Older) Nation also contains survey data from 307 Western Australians. For the first … Read more
Western Australians are living longer and healthier lives than ever before and are a growing resource for their communities. With the start of 2020, we’ve entered the World Health Organisation’s Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030), a pledge by members … Read more
Through our long history of involvement with policy on seniors housing affordability, security and homelessness, including “One Rent Increase from Disaster” – Older renters living on the edge in Western Australia, a core issue raised is that where … Read more
In the lead up to Seniors Week 2019, we surveyed our members and the wider community on their wellbeing, opportunities for paid work and the places they call home.
Building on the State of the (Older) Nation 2018, our … Read more
The board, staff and volunteers of the Council On The Ageing WA would like to wish all of our members, clients, supporters and the general public a very Merry Christmas, and to wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2020.
We … Read more
In the leadup to Christmas. the ACCC’s Scam Watch service has wared Australians to be on the alert for online scammers.
Scammers will often try to take advantage of people going their Christmas shopping. This includes taking advantage of the … Read more
Can you share your story about finding a place to live?
On Thursday November 14, during seniors week, we are involved with a focus group on finding safe, secure and affordable housing for seniors.
The focus group is in the … Read more
During last years Seniors Week, over 350 people told us about what makes a community age-friendly for them.
This year we want to know about your experiences with the places you’ve lived, the jobs you’ve had, and the services you’ve … Read more
With almost a thousand registered mall walkers in WA, in the lead up to the pre-budget period and Senior’s Week, we asked them about what is going on in their lives. Here we present a sneak peek of some of … Read more
We’ve been deeply involved in the policy and consultation surrounding the Affordable Housing Action Plan. The most recent development Ageing with Choice: Future directions for seniors housing 2019-2024 has been released that includes a five-year plan to support older … Read more
