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3 May 2023
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/QMHWGrantProgram.
Close on 26 May 2023.
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28 Apr 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/ageingmat…
#CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #Seniors #SeniorsQueensland
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21 Apr 2023
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/2023-04-13/a…
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13 Apr 2023
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
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COTA Queensland retweeted
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 📺⬇️
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3 Apr 2023
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.
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31 Mar 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 March edition of #AgeingMatters.
👉 mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageingmat…
#CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #SeniorsQueensland #Seniorsinqueensland
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COTA Queensland retweeted
14 Mar 2023
"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
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23 Mar 2023
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-…
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1 Mar 2023
#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…
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21 Feb 2023
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/initia…
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31 Jan 2023
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/ageingmat…
#CotaQueensland #COTAQld #HealthyAgeing #SeniorsQueensland #Seniorsinqueensland #Queenslandseniors
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22 Dec 2022
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/ageingmat…
#CotaQueensland #COTAQld
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13 Dec 2022
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-…
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6 Dec 2022
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
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6 Dec 2022
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.
COTA Queensland retweeted
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: 🧵⬇️
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COTA Queensland retweeted
3 Nov 2022
Dame Quentin Bryce launching Step Up For Ageing Research. Congratulations @YunHeeJeon1 for this amazing resource for our community @Sydney_Uni @StepUp4Research #citizenscience stepupforageingresearch.org.…
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2 Nov 2022
From July 2024, Government is proposing to implement a new program for in-home aged care. #OlderPersonsAdvocacyNetwork are working to make sure Government hears what’s important to #olderpeople. Please provide feedback by 4 November 2022
👉 opan.pub/SMsurvey.
31 Oct 2022
Grab a coffee and have a read of what's happening in the ageing sector! That's right, hot off the virtual press is the jam-packed October edition of #AgeingMatters.
👉 mailchi.mp/cotaqld/ageingmat…
#CotaQueensland #COTAQld #Ageing #HealthyAgeing #Seniors #SeniorsQueensland
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