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Advancing the rights, needs and interests of people as they age
COTA Queensland
2020 hindsightFuture focussed
COTA Queensland is a values-based community organisation committed to advancing the rights, needs and interests of people as they age in Queensland. Established in 1957 as the Old Peoples Welfare Council Queensland we have plaid a key role in helping to establish significant organisations and events incl.:– Senior Citizens Clubs– Meals on Wheels– Volunteering Queensland– U3A– Seniors Week (originally Old People’s Week)
About COTA Queensland
COTA Queensland
1. To promote policies, practices and services that advance well-being and justice for older people and redress injustice and disadvantage
2. To promote the positive contribution of older people to their own well-being and a more caring and just community
3. To facilitate collaboration within and between older people’s organisations, aged service agencies, Government, the private sector and community groups in working towards well-being and social justice for older people
Our Objectives
COTA Queensland
4. To promote and engage in research of matters concerning older people
5. To advocate on behalf of the needs, rights and interests of older people, giving priority to those suffering injustice, discrimination, disadvantage or disability
6. To auspice and resource new organisations within aged sector at State/ Local level up to the point at which they are able to operate independently
Our Objectives continued
COTA Queensland
7. To provide direct to older people and their carers, services, facilities and programs which contribute to their well-being
8. To undertake, develop and promote services, facilities, programs, networks or organisations designed to advance COTA’s objectives
9. To contribute to positive community understanding of ageing and to enable all sectors of the community to plan for positive ageing through education, advice and activity programs
Our Objectives continued
COTA Queensland
10.To develop links with and assist other organisations working to achieve similar objectives to those of COTA
11.To participate as an active member of the COTA Federation
Our Objectives continued
COTA Queensland
• To influence decision makers to provide quality outcomes to enrich the lives of people as they age
Our Mission
COTA Queensland
• To create a more just, fair and caring community.
• A community where seniors can easily interact with people of their own and other generations.
• A community where they are empowered and have access to appropriate support and care.
Our Goal
COTA Queensland
• Diversity and Human Rights• Respect for the individual• Learning and innovation• Collaboration• Being proactive and responsive
Our Values
COTA Queensland
Hierarchy of Documents
COTA Queensland
INCOME EXPENDITURE
Our Income & Expenditure 2011-12
COTA Queensland
Individual/ Joint membership
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders
Carers (of Older People)
Hon. Life Members
Organisations of Seniors
Service Providers
Local Government Authorities
Our Organisational Membership
COTA Queensland
Our Individual Membership
COTA Queensland
COTA Queensland Stakeholder Wheel
Organisational Stakeholders
Policy and Program Stakeholders
Consumer Stakeholders
Our stakeholders
Determinants of Active Ageing
COTA Queensland
Participation• Positive images of older persons• Accessible and useful information• Accessible public and private
transportation• Inclusive opportunities for civic,
cultural educational engagementHealth• Accessible and appropriate
health services• Activities, programs and
information to promote health, social and spiritual well-being
• Social support and outreach• Good air/ water quality
Security and Independence• Appropriate, accessible,
affordable housing• Hazard-free streets and buildings• Safe roadways and signage for
drivers and pedestrians• Services to assist with household
tasks and home maintenance• Support for caregivers• Accessible shops, banks and
professional services• Safety from abuse and criminal
victimisation• Information and training• Flexible work practices
Active Ageing
COTA Queensland
•Outdoor spaces and buildings•Transportation•Housing•Social participation•Respect and social inclusion•Civic participation and employment•Communication and information•Community and health services
Essential features of age-friendly cities
COTA Queensland
Country 2010 2050
Australia 19.0% 28.9%
Canada 19.9% 31.0%
China 12.3% 33.9%
Japan 30.5% 41.5%
Mexico 9.0% 25.8%
Portugal 23.7% 40.4%
Spain 22.3% 38.3%
Russian Federation 17.8% 31.2%
UK 22.6% 29.6%
US 18.4% 26.6%
Proportion of population aged over 60
COTA Queensland
Our Constituency
COTA Queensland
Our Constituency
COTA Queensland
• Quality Outcomes for People as they age
• Community and Membership Connections
• Research, Policy and Advocacy
• Sustainable Organisation
• Continuing to develop and enhance services that enrich the lives of people as they age
• Enhancing existing networks and creating new networks to strengthen connections with all stakeholders
• Continuing to advocate for the rights, needs and interests of people as they age
• Access to governance and operational systems to be sustainable and financially independent
Our Key Result Areas 2012-2014
COTA Queensland
• Peter Howells (Chair)• Neale Condon (Deputy Chair)• Stephen Ring (Chair, Finance & Risk)• Margaret Sugden (Chair, Policy Committee)• Warren Males (Finance & Risk Committee)• Robyn Robinson (Finance & Risk Committee
and Policy Committee)
Our Board
COTA Queensland
• Margaret Sugden (Chair)• Don Bains• Kathy Beacham • Ann-Maree Byrne • Ian Reed• Robyn Robinson• Arthur Sinnatamby
Our Policy Committee
COTA Queensland
Our Staff
COTA Queensland
Our website
Quality Services
• Influence on Aged Care Reform (through COTA Australia)
• Influence on HACC reform (through C3 and 018 Roundtable)
• Safe & Confident Living• Beyond maturityblues• Medicines
Community & Member Connections
• C3 (Carers, COTA and QADA)
• Annual Symposia/ Forums, e.g. Our Place; Count us in!
• Community Engagement Framework
• NAIDOC Week• Seniors Week contract
2013-2015
Highlights
Research, Policy & Advocacy
• Partnerships with QUT, et.al.
• IFA Conference confirmed COTA’s direction (Active Ageing & Age-friendly)
• Representation on Govt. Advisory Committees
• Submissions, e.g. Older Drivers, State Budget, etc.
• Seniors Roundtable
Sustainable Organisation
• Stronger more collaborative working relationship within the COTA Federation
• Purchasing Unit 12, level 1, 25 Mary Street
• Income stream from IMS (COTA Insurance)
• Bequests
Highlights
Quality services
• Diversified constituency with different needs
• Aged care reforms• HACC reform
Community & Member connections
• Changing demographic• Declining membership• Seniors organisations
closing
Challenges
Research, Policy & Advocacy
• Potential change of Federal Government
• Queensland economy
Sustainable Organisation
• Uncertain future of funded projects
• Income stream from IMS (COTA Insurance)
Challenges
Age-friendly Champions
COTA Queensland
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COTA AUSTRALIA BOARD
Directors – appointed by each COTA Board Independent Chair(appointed by Board)
Directors – appointed by each COTA Board
Audit & RiskCommittee
GovernanceCommittee
Chief Executive
Ian Yates AM
Director, Aged Care ReformPat Sparrow
National Policy ManagerJo Root
Corporate Services (purchased
from COTA SA)
National Programs Unit(see separate
sheet)
Finance IT Admin Design
The Federation
The Federation meets at least once annually face to faceComprises one representative and the Chief Executive from each COTA
COTAs Board and Policy Councils inform Federation positionsThe Federation can instruct the Executive coordination group
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Executive Coordination Group (ECG)
(see separate sheet)
The Executive Coordination Group (ECG)Comprises CE from each COTA
Meets monthly by teleconference and twice a year face to faceChaired on six monthly rotating basisCan be instructed by the Federation
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National Policy CouncilComprises one representative from each Policy Council plus
one supporting staff member from each COTAChair is appointed by the COTA Australia Board
Meetings held twice annually face to face in Canberra
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