Thank You For Your Interest

Thank you for your application to join the Connected and Over 50 Lived Experience Advisory Panel (CO50 LEAP).

We appreciate you taking the time to share your lived experience and your interest in contributing to this important work.

CO50 LEAP brings together a small, diverse group of older Queenslanders to help inform advocacy, policy, research and public conversations across government, industry, academia and the media. Your application will be carefully considered as part of this process.

Expressions of interest close at close of business on 20 February 2026.

Following this, shortlisted applicants will be contacted about next steps. We will keep all applicants informed about the outcome of the selection process by the end of March.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at co50leap@cotaqld.org.au.

Thank you again for your interest in CO50 LEAP and for your willingness to help ensure lived experience informs decisions that affect older Queenslanders.

Thank You For Staying Informed

You are now part of a growing community of older Queenslanders and supporters who care about ageing well and making sure older voices are heard.

From time to time, you’ll receive clear updates on issues that matter, along with opportunities to share your views and help shape advocacy and change across Queensland.

You’re always in control of how you engage, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Three of the Council on the Ageing team

Learn More About COTA Queensland

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland is the peak body representing older people in Queensland.

For almost 70 years, we have worked alongside older Queenslanders, community organisations and decision-makers to ensure older people are heard, respected and included in decisions that affect their lives.

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.