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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.

Elder Abuse Campaign: A Time to Listen

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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.

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.

Do we have our priorities right for Ageing Well?

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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

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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.

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.