COTA Australia’s role is to promote, improve and protect the wellbeing of older people in Australia as citizens and consumers. It seeks to be recognised by government, the general community and media as representing, advocating for and serving all older Australians.

COTA Australia promotes the interests of Australians as we age at the highest level of government and key national organisations. We speak to Federal Government Ministers and advisors, Shadow Ministers and other Parties, and the most senior levels of the public service on key issues of relevance.

COTA Australia speaks out on matters of concern to Australians as they age and is widely recognised and sought out by media to comment on the issues of the day.

COTA Australia is currently focusing particularly on aged care reform that provides people with greater choice and control development of better retirement income policy; and improved health services; while always fighting ageism and age discrimination.