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

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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

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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

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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

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• To influence decision makers to provide quality outcomes to enrich the lives of people as they age

Our Mission

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• 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

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• Diversity and Human Rights• Respect for the individual• Learning and innovation• Collaboration• Being proactive and responsive

Our Values

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Hierarchy of Documents

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INCOME EXPENDITURE

Our Income & Expenditure 2011-12

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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

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Our Individual Membership

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COTA Queensland Stakeholder Wheel

Organisational Stakeholders

Policy and Program Stakeholders

Consumer Stakeholders

Our stakeholders

Determinants of Active Ageing

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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

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•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

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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

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Our Constituency

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Our Constituency

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• 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

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• 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

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• Margaret Sugden (Chair)• Don Bains• Kathy Beacham • Ann-Maree Byrne • Ian Reed• Robyn Robinson• Arthur Sinnatamby

Our Policy Committee

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Our Staff

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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

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Member COTAs

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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Membership Management Contract