Policy development
As the voice of seniors in Western Australia and a member of COTA Over 50’s Ltd, our national organisation, COTA (WA) provides advice and assistance to government through regular meetings, submission and letter writing and media work.
Our Policy Committee meets monthly to discuss the current state of play at the State and Federal levels and develop policy positions that are relayed to government.
Our Policy Officer undertakes research and consultation with seniors and seniors’ organisations to ensure that we provide evidence-based policy positions that are up to date and relevant to seniors.
Our representatives on the COTA Over 50’s National Policy Council are actively involved in discussing national policy issues.
Representation on a range of external committees also provides an opportunity for gathering knowledge and publicizing our policies.
View our national policies at: http://www.cotaover50s.org.au/
COTA WA's Policy Positions and Submissions
Below are a list of COTA WA's policy positions on a range of topics. Click the links below to view the full policy position or submission;
See our response to the Social Housing Taskforce Report.
COTA WA commissioned a study to highlight everyday issues that affect seniors' participation in community life in order to appreciate the degree of prevalence of seniors' social isolation in Western Australia. Read our social isolation report by clicking here.
Also available is our Policy Response to the findings of the study.
Click here to view COTA WA's 2010 - 2011 State Budget Submission
COTA WA recently made a submission to the Education and Health Standing Committe Review of WA's current and future Hospital and Community Health Care Services. Click here to view our submission.
Click here for our submission to WorkCover on ageism and workers compensation
Click here for our 2009 - 2010 Budget Submission
Click here to view our 2008-2009 Pre Budget submission to the State Government.
Click here to view our federal election document.
Click here to view our 2006/7 budget submission to the State Government.
State Government Concessions Review - Administration and Management. To accces the Issues Paper click here.
Utility Hardship. Click here to read this article