The Power of Connection for People Over 65

Discover why staying connected is essential for older adults’ health, happiness and wellbeing, and how connection supports healthy ageing.
The Gift of Connection: Making Christmas Brighter for Older Queenslanders

Discover how staying connected improves older people’s wellbeing, helping people feel valued, supported and included.
Bridging the Generations – Why Age Remains One of the Biggest Gaps in Digital Inclusion

Discover how Bridging the Generations promotes intergenerational connection and understanding, with stronger relationships.
Looking closely at the roles and impact of Grandparent Carers and Foster Carers – Why Parity Matters in Kinship Care

Learn about the roles and impact of grandparent carers in Queensland and the vital contribution they make to families and communities.
Why we need greater recognition and support for Grandparent Carers




COTA Queensland provides information, support and advocacy for grandparent carers, helping grandparents caring for grandchildren.
Celebrating the Heart of Communities – Celebrating Grandparents




Grandparents and ‘grand friends’ who step into similar roles hold families and communities together in many different ways. From the smaller actions to the actions with the biggest impact, from running errands, to nurturing culture, passing on skills, and providing an emotional ballast.
Do we have our priorities right for Ageing Well?


As we publicly release the Industry Brief on Ageing – Edition 1 (July–September 2024) for the first time, we’re pleased to share a summary resource that not only captures trends but also distils the realities facing older people and the sector that supports them.
Listening to Older Queenslanders — What They Told Us Matters Most


At Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland, we have spent over 60 years working alongside older people, advocating for their rights, needs, and futures. Our latest What Matters Most: Pulse Survey 2025 highlights we should not ignore the views of older Queenslanders. They are not whispering their concerns — older people are speaking loud and clear in this survey, calling for action on the issues that matter most.