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Author: Melissa

Have Your Say on Ageism

Portrait of an older woman with short gray hair, looking at the camera, wearing a dark patterned top, outdoors with green foliage and a blue fence blurred in the background.

Have you experienced ageism or had assumptions made about you because of your age? Share your experiences in COTA Queensland’s survey and help shape our work to challenge ageism in 2027.

Help shape better support for older men

Two men smiling in a workshop, one in the foreground with glasses and a beard, the other in the background, with shelves and wood panels visible around them.

Queensland men aged 65 and over are invited to share their experience and help shape better support for older men — through conversations, workshops, or reviewing project resources. Paid participation available.

Ageing at Home: Don’t Wait for a Crisis

A Home with ageing at home supports like CCTV

After a close family member’s sudden hospital admission, Karen Wilson saw first-hand how quickly support can be arranged, and how much harder it is to accept before it’s too late. Her reflection on ageing at home is a timely reminder that planning ahead isn’t about giving up independence. It’s about protecting it.

Elder Abuse Campaign: A Time to Listen

Three older adults shown in separate portraits, two women and one man, looking directly at the camera with serious expressions.

Explore A Time to Listen, COTA Queensland’s elder abuse awareness campaign. Recognise the subtle signs of abuse and mistreatment of older people, and learn why noticing small changes can matter.

Finding Your Way Through Aged Care

A practical booklet to help you understand aged care options, navigate the system and make informed decisions about the support that is right for you.

Become a Community Advocate

Council on the Ageing Queensland is very keen to share your lived experience with older Queenslanders.

By adding your voice, you can help us advocate to governments, businesses and communities to positively influence change. Together we can make Queensland a place where older people can age with dignity, independence and purpose.

Take the first step in joining our community by entering your details below and we will be in touch.
Don’t worry, we will never sell or share your contact information with anyone outside of COTA Queensland without your permission.

Thank you for your interest in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of older Queenslanders.