by Staff Member | Aug 24, 2021 | Support organisation news
TACKLING rampant ageism and presenting a vision for an intergenerational approach to ageing and services is just part of the remit of COTA Queensland, which works to advance the rights, needs, interests and futures of the state’s population as it ages. “Our work with...
by Anu Manoharan | Jul 14, 2020 | Support organisation news
There is still time for older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and others at high risk of influenza complications to protect themselves with a free flu jab this winter. General Practitioner and Brisbane North PHN Board Chair Dr Anita Green said it...
by Anu Manoharan | Jun 2, 2020 | healthy@home News, Service Provider News, Support organisation news
Acknowledging the greater risk older people face from COVID-19, local aged care service providers are staying connected with their clients through regular telephone contact and supporting their wellbeing with ‘shop and drop’ services.By Julie Morrow...
by Anu Manoharan | Feb 5, 2020 | Support organisation news
Celebrating Queensland Seniors August 2020 Since first initiated in 1960 by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland, Queensland Seniors Week has grown substantially. So much so we are celebrating Queensland seniors all month-long this August! During the state’s...
by Anu Manoharan | Nov 22, 2019 | Support organisation news
Brisbane North PHN’s Team Care Coordination program is involved in a new trial at The Prince Charles Hospital providing unprecedented access to in-home care and community support to patients over 65 at risk of fall-related injuries. Team Care Coordination supports...
by Anu Manoharan | Oct 10, 2019 | Support organisation news
Ageism and ageist stereotypes must be acknowledged as commonplace in society as a first step in preventing discrimination against older people, according to a keynote speaker at a recent aged care forum organised by Brisbane North PHN. Benevolent Society Executive...
