Advocating for the rights and wellbeing of older Queenslanders, and future generations, since 1957. Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland is a peak body and a for-purpose registered charity. We represent older people and facilitate their participation and voice in policy development, service delivery and community planning.

In a rapidly changing world, COTA Queensland remains the consistent and trusted voice for older people. Through advocacy, education, services and our community networks, our organisation is making a real difference to the lives of Queensland’s seniors.

In August 2021, the Australian Government announced funding for the ‘Home Care Workforce Support Program’ to provide $91 million over two years. Attract, train and support the retention of an additional 13,000 personal care workers (PCWs) nationally to the home care sector over 2 years by June 2024. (Department of Health and Aged Care, 2021).

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight 28 March 2025 (AEST). IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online. Welcome to the Queensland Seniors Month online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants. You may begin anywhere in this application form.

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland is a statewide not for profit organisation advancing the rights, interests and futures of people as we age. This is your opportunity to shape the future.

3 天之前 · Find out more about Seniors Month 2025... We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands in which we walk, work, live, and celebrate. We wish to pay our respects to the Elders – past, present, and emerging.

2025年2月19日 · Run by Anglicare and funded by the Australian Government, the Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program is for anyone who works with or supports older people. The Suicide Prevention for Seniors Program is QIP accredited …

Council on the Ageing Queensland works closely with government, community groups, and businesses to promote the interests of older people across the state.

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care contracted to lead the ‘Guaranteeing Consumer Centred Care’ Home Care Workforce Support Program Consortium, led by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland to attract, train and support the retention in employment of 2,272 new personal care workers (hereafter referred to as ‘PCWs ...

The Council of the Ageing delivers and supports programs and services that combat ageism and amplify the many voices of older people to create age friendly communities.