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COTA Queensland: Queensland Government Budget 2026/27

Four older adults—two men and two women—are seated around a wooden table in a sunlit, bustling cafe, engaged in an animated discussion. On the table sit coffee cups, a teapot, and two folded copies of The Courier-Mail newspaper, with only portions of the mastheads visible. The group appears focused and expressive as they converse, with a warm, natural daytime light filling the cafe background.

COTA Queensland welcomes investment in health, housing and cost-of-living relief in the 2026–27 Queensland Budget, while highlighting the need for stronger action to protect older people from abuse and mistreatment.

Good news for volunteering in Queensland

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Following the release of the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry final report on Volunteering, Council on the Ageing Queensland warmly welcomes the direction it sets: a single whole-of-government plan, stronger local volunteering hubs, faster sign-ups that recognise experience, and more portable checks to cut repeat paperwork. These reforms align closely with what we’ve advocated and will make it easier for older Queenslanders to step in and help.

Queensland Government June 2025 Budget analysis

Do you live in the Cairns area and have a question about Aged Care?

Many older Queenslanders have now had time to absorb the Crisafulli Government’s 2025-25 budget and some may have noticed not a lot of initiatives specifically targeting older Queenslanders.

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