COTA Tasmania – Peak Body for Older Tasmanians

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania is the peak body for older Tasmanians. Our mission is to advance the rights, interests and futures of Australians as we age. We believe strongly that ageing is a time of possibility, opportunity and influence within an equitable, just and inclusive society in which the voices of older Australians are respected and strong.

We advocate to Government, public services, community organisations and the public to promote positive change for older Tasmanians.

COTA is involved in the following:

• Research and advocacy into elder abuse, home care support programs, active ageing, ageism, mature aged workforce issues and community inclusion
• Peer education sessions on issues such as financial literacy, health literacy, IT support skills and bushfire safety
• Assistance to navigate the aged care system
• Monthly legal clinics in collaboration with Tasmanian Legal Aid
• Co-ordination of the annual Seniors Week and Walk Against Elder Abuse
• Programs that focus on Intergenerational connections

We are the Tasmanian branch of the national COTA federation.

COTA are keen to support the community and provide information about any issues relating to older people.

Who this service is for

Tasmanians as they age, with a focus on 50 yrs +

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm

How this service is delivered

  • Face-to-face

    Our office is currently open 9-3pm Monday to Friday.

  • Call or visit us online

    Call us, email us or see our website for more info.

    - General Inquiries: admin@cotatas.org.au
    - Care Finder Inquiries: carefinder@cotatas.org.au
    - Peer Education Inquiries: annetteh@cotatas.org.au
    - Seniors Week Inquiries: rosiec@cotatas.org.au
    - Community Activities webpage / Active Ageing / Mature Aged Workforce - brigidw@cotatas.org.au
    - Elder Abuse - admin@cotatas.org.au

Updated: 12/12/2023

Provided by

181 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS, Australia
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