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Funded by the Qld Government through the @Qld_MHC & administered by @CheckUP_Aust, the @MHWeek Community Events Grant Program provides the opportunity for orgs to apply for up to $3000 to assist with event costs. Read guidelines bit.ly/QMHWGrantProgr…. Close on 26 May 2023.

It's time to grab a coffee and have a read of what's happening in the ageing sector. Yes that's right, hot off the virtual press is the April edition of #AgeingMatters. 👉 mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageing… #CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #Seniors #SeniorsQueensland

No matter where you are on Anzac Day this year, you can commemorate April 25th with the ABC and its comprehensive broadcast coverage of dawn services and events across the country. Tune into the coverage throughout the day abc.net.au/news/2023-04-1…

Join the Older Women's Network Qld along with a distinguished line up of representatives excited to share their knowledge & showcase their services relevant to the needs and interests of older women. Monday 22nd May, 9:30am – 1:00pm, North Ipswich. Book trybooking.com/CGKXJ

@COTAAustralia is conducting a survey and would like your help. The survey will take 5-10 minutes of your time and is anonymous. You can participate online by following this link surveymonkey.com/r/ZZLF52P The survey will run from Friday 31 March until Monday 18 April.

It's the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing this week! #OEWG13 Stakeholders are gathering at the @UN to discuss gaps in the protection of older people's rights. Join us online as we follow the conversations with commentary on major themes. ⚡️ Livestream link in replies 📺⬇️

On March 22, we attended a #YerongaStation Tour run by the @CrossRiverRail Accessibility team. The teams heard from older adults about their travel considerations and the importance of accessibility for all.

It's time to grab a coffee and have a read of what's happening in the ageing sector. Yes that's right, hot off the virtual press is the March edition of #AgeingMatters. 👉 mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageing… #CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #SeniorsQueensland #Seniorsinqueensland

"While finding staff to fill shifts is a challenge in itself, we must not take our eyes from the end goal," writes @APetriwskyj of @COTAQld #agedcare #homecare #workforce hubs.li/Q01G8VCR0

Researchers from Swinburne University recently asked: When is it time to stop driving? They looked closely at current mandatory assessment of older drivers across Australian states and territories. Read more here regarding older driver assessment: theconversation.com/when-is-it-tim…

#WorldComplimentDay - global initiative to #spreadjoy through affirmations of appreciation. It's believed 1 in 4 people in Aust aged between 12–89 years experience ‘problematic’ loneliness. So, here is your reminder: to help alleviate someone’s loneliness! cotaqld.engagementhub.com.au/social-isolati…

Apply now for a grant under the Communities Innovation Fund which provides up to $200,000 per year for innovative services that create meaningful connections for Queenslanders experiencing social isolation and loneliness. chde.qld.gov.au/about/initiati…

@COTAAustralia has provided a response to the Australian Government Department of Treasury Measuring What Matters Consultation. For further information and to read the full submission, please visit cota.org.au/information/re…

Hot off the virtual press is the jam-packed January edition of #AgeingMatters. Grab a coffee and have a read of what's happening in the #ageingsector! mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageing… #CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #SeniorsQueensland #Seniorsinqueensland #Queenslandseniors

Hot off the virtual press is the jam-packed December edition of #AgeingMatters. Grab a coffee (and maybe a Fruit Mince Pie - it is the season for one) and have a read of what's happening in the ageing sector! 👉 mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageing… #CotaQueensland #COTAQld

Congratulations to Ian Yates who has been appointed the Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care. He's been CEO of COTA Australia for 20yrs & headed up its state counterpart COTA SA for 13yrs before that. He's well versed in the issues facing the sector. health.gov.au/ministers/the-…

The #ListeningPost team is hitting the road one more time – this week they are travelling around Gympie and the Fraser Coast region on Tuesday (today) 6 December, Wednesday 7 December and Thursday morning 8 December. Don’t forget you can connect with us at policy@cotaqld.org.au

Last week was a busy one for the Listening Post team in Mt Isa, we heard how older adults enjoy living in Mt Isa and Cloncurry, and the issues that matter to local communities.

Many older people use digital technologies like smartphones and video call apps to stay socially connected. 📱💻⚡️ But do we know whether such technologies actually help reduce social isolation and loneliness? Read this thread to find out: 🧵⬇️

Dame Quentin Bryce launching Step Up For Ageing Research. Congratulations @YunHeeJeon1 for this amazing resource for our community @Sydney_Uni @StepUp4Research #citizenscience stepupforageingresearch.org.au