@COTAQld

Queensland’s Seniors Peak and Seniors Social Isolation Prevention Peak. Listening to older Queenslanders, amplifying voices and creating change.

 Brisbane
cotaqld.org.au/
Joined May 2011
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Elder abuse happens in our communities. Sometimes, it starts with noticing. Wiremu knows the regulars at his local post office. Then one everyday interaction leaves him wondering if something isn't right. Watch Wiremu's Story: cotaqld.org.au/a-time-to-lis… #ElderAbuse #seniors
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The way we talk about ageing and treat people as they get older matters. Share your experiences and views in COTA QLD’s anonymous Ageism Survey to help shape our advocacy. Have your say: surveymonkey.com/r/BK8TPWL
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Elder abuse happens in our communities. Sometimes, it’s the system. Sharon kept asking questions on behalf of someone who trusted her. But getting answers wasn’t easy. Watch Sharon’s Story, inspired by real experiences: cotaqld.org.au/a-time-to-lis… #ElderAbuse #ATimeToListen
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Would your aged care home be ready for an emergency? Join COTA QLD for a free webinar exploring what residents and families should know, expect and ask before an emergency. 📅 21 Oct | 11.30am AEST Register: events.humanitix.com/would-y… #SeniorsMonth #AgedCare
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COTA Queensland is inviting community members, families, carers and support people to share their thoughts on Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Queensland. The survey is open until Wednesday 4 November 2026. Have your say: surveymonkey.com/r/M27CJ3Y
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Elder abuse happens in our communities. Sometimes, everything can look fine from the outside. Lenka smiles. She makes an effort. People think she's fine. But what we see doesn't always tell the whole story. Watch Lenka's Story: cotaqld.org.au/a-time-to-lis… #ElderAbuse #ATimeToListen
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Elder abuse happens in our communities. Sometimes, its who you trust. Jason thought his parents had found someone they could trust. Then things started to feel different. Watch Jason's Story, inspired by real experiences: cotaqld.org.au/a-time-to-lis… #ElderAbuse #ATimeToListen
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Are you 60+? Have you experienced loss, or are you supporting someone nearing end of life? QUT is seeking Brisbane participants for Grief Guide, an AI-supported app co-designed with older Australians in Oct. $25 gift card. Register: events.humanitix.com/grief-g… #GriefSupport #COTAQld

Grief Guide Workshop: Co-Designing An AI App for Grief - Brisbane

Help Shape the Future of Grief Support for Older Australians: co-designing an AI App for Grief

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Are you an older man in Queensland? Share your experience and help shape better support for men like you. Paid. Flexible. Confidential. 👉 Express your interest: mailchi.mp/cotaqld/rome #ROME #OlderMen #Queensland #MentalHealth
Two older men sitting on a garden bench with their dogs, an Australian Shepherd and a wire-haired terrier, smiling outdoors. Text reads "Share your experience. Help shape better support for older men. Paid | Flexible | Confidential. Express your interest: Help improve support for older men in Queensland."

ALT Two older men sitting on a garden bench with their dogs, an Australian Shepherd and a wire-haired terrier, smiling outdoors. Text reads "Share your experience. Help shape better support for older men. Paid | Flexible | Confidential. Express your interest: Help improve support for older men in Queensland."

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Elder abuse happens in our communities. Sometimes, someone is waiting for a chance to speak. Margaret didn't have long. But she needed someone to know. Watch Maria's Story: cotaqld.org.au/a-time-to-lis… #ElderAbuse #ATimeToListen
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MEDIA | CAMPAIGN LAUNCH COTA Queensland has launched A Time to Listen, a new campaign using six stories inspired by real experiences to help Queenslanders recognise the subtle signs of abuse and mistreatment of older people. Watch: cotaqld.org.au/a-time-to-lis… #ElderAbuse #QLDSeniors

A Time to Listen | Elder Abuse | COTA Queensland

A Time to Listen is a storytelling project created by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland to amplify the voices and experiences of older people affected by elder abuse and mistreatment.

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Scams are getting harder to spot. Join COTA Queensland, Auswide Bank and MyState Bank for a free workshop on banking safely online, protecting your information and recognising scam warning signs. Yeppoon, Rockhampton & Gladstone. Book: events.humanitix.com/banking…
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Funded by the Qld Government through the @Qld_MHC & administered by @CheckUP_Aust, the @MHWeek Community Events Grant Program provides the opportunity for orgs to apply for up to $3000 to assist with event costs. Read guidelines bit.ly/QMHWGrantProgram. Close on 26 May 2023.
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It's time to grab a coffee and have a read of what's happening in the ageing sector. Yes that's right, hot off the virtual press is the April edition of #AgeingMatters. 👉 mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageingmat… #CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #Seniors #SeniorsQueensland
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No matter where you are on Anzac Day this year, you can commemorate April 25th with the ABC and its comprehensive broadcast coverage of dawn services and events across the country. Tune into the coverage throughout the day abc.net.au/news/2023-04-13/a…

Anzac Day 2023 on the ABC

No matter where you are on Anzac Day this year, you can commemorate April 25 with us. Tune into our coverage throughout the day across ABC Radio, ABC listen app, ABC TV, ABC iview and online.

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Join the Older Women's Network Qld along with a distinguished line up of representatives excited to share their knowledge & showcase their services relevant to the needs and interests of older women. Monday 22nd May, 9:30am – 1:00pm, North Ipswich. Book trybooking.com/CGKXJ
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It's the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing this week! #OEWG13 Stakeholders are gathering at the @UN to discuss gaps in the protection of older people's rights. Join us online as we follow the conversations with commentary on major themes. ⚡️ Livestream link in replies 📺⬇️
Banner flyer for the 13th Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing for the purpose of strengthening the protection of human rights of older persons. 3-6 April 2023, UN Headquarters, New York. Presented with a photo of an older woman smiling as she takes some notes, and the logos of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. #OEWG13 #GlobalGoals

ALT Banner flyer for the 13th Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing for the purpose of strengthening the protection of human rights of older persons. 3-6 April 2023, UN Headquarters, New York. Presented with a photo of an older woman smiling as she takes some notes, and the logos of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. #OEWG13 #GlobalGoals

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On March 22, we attended a #YerongaStation Tour run by the @CrossRiverRail Accessibility team. The teams heard from older adults about their travel considerations and the importance of accessibility for all.
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It's time to grab a coffee and have a read of what's happening in the ageing sector. Yes that's right, hot off the virtual press is the March edition of #AgeingMatters. 👉 mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageingmat… #CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #SeniorsQueensland #Seniorsinqueensland
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"While finding staff to fill shifts is a challenge in itself, we must not take our eyes from the end goal," writes @APetriwskyj of @COTAQld #agedcare #homecare #workforce hubs.li/Q01G8VCR0
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