Concluded Programs
We are regularly involved in research, education and engagement projects across a wide range of issues.
Our peer-to-peer education programs have been a very successful way to reach thousands of seniors around the state on issues as broad as medicines, mental health, retirement living options, Enduring Powers of Attorney, aged care, and navigating the electricity market, among others. While we are not currently delivering peer-to-peer education sessions, we are updating our resources on these topics and they will be available for download soon.
We also work with Universities and a range of partner organisations to undertake research and engagement. Recent work includes community engagement around Compassionate Communities, involvement in University research on older people’s roles in supporting sustainability, and creative projects to challenge ageism.
Summaries of the outcomes of some of our most recent programs can accessed in the pages below.
Major changes lie ahead as Australia's aged care reforms roll out. The Australian government has advised that there will be a number of consultation opportunities for informing the design of the new system. This is a once in a generation opportunity to inform how our aged care system will look…
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COTA Queensland partnered with Moreton Bay Regional Council and other organisations on a number of initiatives between 2019 and 2022 to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for older people, their families and carergivers. These activities were supported by funding from Brisbane North PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN program.…
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Challenging ageism and stereotypes about ageing is a major focus for us at COTA Queensland. We are always exploring different ways to do this, including through creative arts. The aim of the Faces of Ageing project was to explore positive experiences of ageing in the community, challenge stereotypes and recognise the diversity of…
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An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is legal document outlining who you would choose to manage your financial, personal, and health matters should you be unable to act yourself. It allows someone you have appointed to make these decisions on your behalf. It’s an individual decision, and not everyone decides to…
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The new Aged Care Quality Standards, which came into effect on 1 July 2019, place a much greater focus on the individual consumer, their family and support network. In fact, the consumer is at the centre of each of the new quality standards. This means that how aged care service…
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All Queenslanders should be able to ensure they have the best possible deal for their home electricity. Switched on Seniors was a peer-to-peer community education program to increase seniors’ knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices and have control over their energy bills. The sessions included information on tariffs, the electricity supply chain, the elements of an…
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People are faced with many decisions as they age. One of the most challenging decisions can be those related to where to live. Moving to a retirement village or manufactured home park are two of the options that are available. These decisions are quite complex and require significant knowledge of the relevant legislation, as well as the…
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We are working with the Brisbane North PHN and the healthy@home consortium to explore how centre-based respite might look in the future. Community-based programs provide opportunities for people to socially connect with peers and other generations and participate in activities that support wellbeing. They can also provide a break for family members…
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Our new Aged Care Navigator service gives you free and independent help to find your way around the aged care system.
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Aged Care Navigator Trial