This weeks’ Radio COTA Podcast is, sadly, the final episode in the current series. Our special guest this week is Dr Catherine Barrett, Director of Celebrate Ageing and Curator of The Museum of Love .. Dr Barrett has been a tireless and focused campaigner over more than 30 years for challenging ageism, and promoting respect for older people. We also hear from Mark Tucker Evans, the Chief Executive of COTA Queensland who shares his thoughts in regard to the Radio COTA Podcast over the last two and a bit years. So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you .. Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you. Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

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Radio COTA #110: Challenging Ageism

This week Radio COTA dives deep into the very important topic of ‘Enduring Powers of Attorney’ .. In this Special Focus Feature, we discuss … • The importance of making an informed choice about an EPA, implications of not having one and assuming family can act for you. • The difference between a will (and other documents) and an EPA. • The importance of choosing the right people/ person, it’s about someone you trust to make the decisions you would want them to make; important not to just default to spouse or kids but really think about who has the right skills and knows what you would want. • The importance of having conversations with people about your values and wishes. • The importance of reviewing an existing EPA. We hear Margaret Greig , David Peace, Judith Chapman, Phil Page and Libby Knight, (some of the wonderful Peer Educators at COTA Qld), share with us the information older Queenslanders have found valuable in regard to Enduring Powers of Attorney .. Later in the show, we go one-on-one with Clinton Miles - Director, Disability Services with The Public Trustee, Queensland to discover the important role the Public Trustee plays in the Enduring Powers of Attorney process .. Putting an EPA in place is an individual decision about what is best for you. We hope that the information in this Radio COTA episode goes some way to helping you make sure that YOUR decision is a well-informed one ! So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you .. Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #109: Let's Talk- Enduring Powers of Attorney

This week on Radio COTA, we bring you a double dose of important information. We kick off with our Interview with Professor Nancy Pahana from the University of Queensland, and learn all about the “Sustainability Champions” Program that she heads up at UQ .. And then, little later in the show, we’re joined by Clare Barker from Redland City Council, who shares with us the pioneering work being done in Redland City in regard to Disaster Preparedness .. So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you ! Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #108: Sustainability Champions & Disaster Preparedness

Radio COTA #48: Roles of Clubs by Radio_COTA

Radio COTA #48: Roles of Clubs

Radio COTA #47: Social Well Being - Reminiscing by Radio_COTA

Radio COTA #47: Social Well Being - Reminiscing

In this episode we are joined by Alison Brooke, National Executive Officer Relationships Australia. Alison speaks with us about Neighbour Day and the importance of keeping in touch. Many people lead lonely lives in their homes, and just a little bit of contact can make a big difference. So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you!

Radio COTA #46: Lead into Retirement

In this episode we look at how to make your retirement saving spread further. Many of us for whatever reason, come retirement time find we a very real need to tighten the belt and look at ways save. So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you !

Radio COTA #60: Making Retirement Savings Go Further

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is commemorated each year on June 15th. It’s an annual international United Nations observance day which aims to focus global attention on the problem of the abuse of elders, and highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society, Elder Abuse. As our global population of older people continues to grow, and as we are all living longer, elder abuse is a serious issue affecting the health and human rights of older people, so it is vital that we continually raise awareness of it and aim towards preventing it whenever, and wherever, possible. Relationships Australia Queensland has a long history of supporting family relationships, and increasing experience in supporting seniors in particular, and they recently secured funding to establish a new Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service in Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone and on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. We catch up with Relationships Australia Queensland Regional Manager of the North Coast Region, Val Holden, and chat with her about the new Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service, and the valuable support it will be providing for Queensland Seniors who may be at risk (or already victims) of, Elder Abuse. So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you ! Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #107: World Elder Abuse Awareness

This week on Radio COTA, we continue with the conclusion of our Special coinciding with National Palliative Care Week, addressing the need for Australians to plan ahead for their end-of-life care, and to start the conversation and discuss it with their loved ones and health professionals. Palliative Care is for people of any age who have been told that they have a serious illness that cannot be cured, and assists people in managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life … It can be physical, emotional or spiritual in nature and can include providing pain relief, access to home-care resources, assistance for families and counselling and grief support. Last week we brought you the excellent address presented by Professor Ken Hillman at the “Open Conversations about Life and Death” Community Forum, held in Brisbane recently … This week, we continue with the theme and are pleased to bring to you the thought-provoking address presented by Doctor Sarah Winch, also from the “Open Conversations about Life and Death” Community Forum .. So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you ! Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #106: Palliative Care Week, Part 2

It’s National Palliative Care Week from May 20th to the 26th, and this year with the theme, “What Matters Most ?”, the annual event raises awareness and understanding about Palliative Care in the Australian Community, and addresses the need for Australians to plan ahead for their end-of-life care and discuss it with their loved ones and health professionals. It can be physical, emotional or spiritual in nature and can include providing pain relief, access to home-care resources, assistance for families and counselling and grief support. Palliative Care is for people of any age who have been told that they have a serious illness that cannot be cured, and assists people to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. At a Community Forum held in Brisbane this week, “Open Conversations about Life and Death”, Professor Ken Hillman and Doctor Sarah Winch began that ‘open conversation’ .. On Radio COTA this week we bring you Part 1 of our Special to coincide with National Palliative Care Week, and we are proud to bring you Professor Hillman’s presentation from the Forum. Professor Hillman brings a sensitive but honest and open presentation about how we can, and should, be helping people to live as fully and comfortably as possible when dealing with a chronic terminal illness. Make sure you join us again next week for the conclusion of our special on Palliative Care, when we bring you Doctor Winch’s presentation from the Seminar .. Doctor Winch continues this important conversation about life and death and her presentation, like Professor Hillman’s, is one you really won’t want to miss ! So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you ! Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #105: Palliative Care Week

This week is National Volunteer Week for 2018, an annual celebration acknowledging the generous contribution of our nation’s Volunteers. This year the theme for National Volunteer Week is … “Give a little … Change a lot” …. This theme represents the selfless work of millions of Volunteers who make a profound impact in their communities and on society, through giving a little (or a lot) of their time .. From the 21st to the 27th of May, thousands of events will be held across the country to say thank you to the 6 million Australians who so selflessly Volunteer their time. There is a strong correlation between the well-being, happiness, health and longevity of people who are emotionally kind and compassionate in their charitable helping activities. The experience of helping others provides meaning, a sense of self-worth, a social role and health enhancement .. In our Volunteering Special this week, we chat with some of COTA Queensland’s wonderful Volunteer Community Team about what Volunteering means to them and we welcome our special guest, Mark Dole, the Regional Manager of the Brisbane region for the Queensland State Emergency Services (SES). Mark shares with us the vital role played by Volunteers in his organisation .. So … make yourself a cuppa, (if you’re Volunteering to make it, mine’s white no sugar thanks) .. put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you ! Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #104: Volunteering

This week Radio COTA focuses on National Scams Awareness Week, the annual awareness-raising week run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). This year, Scams Awareness Week runs from 21 – 25 May and Australians are urged to be on the lookout for threat-based impersonation scams by taking a moment to ask ‘is this for real?’ … Threat-based impersonation scams are common and can be quite frightening and traumatic for the victim. Falling victim to an online scam, virus or other internet nasty can be frustrating and unpleasant—but help is always available. This week, with the help of Wayne Howarth from the Western Union Company, along with Kelly Charles and Georgia Conduit from the Stay Smart Online Program, we hope to be able to give you the information you need to be aware of these scams, how you can best avoid them, and where to find the resources that you can use to keep yourself safe. On the 21st of May, the ACCC will be releasing their latest report on Scams in Australia, and we’ll provide a full update here on Radio COTA when that information comes to hand. So … make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you ! Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #103: Scam Awareness

In recent years, it seems more than ever before, there has been a lot of talk about the issues associated with Australia's ageing population, and particularly how older unemployed people are finding it harder to find work. This week, we’re looking into the issues faced by mature aged workers and job-seekers, often having to overcome ageism and discrimination barriers. There has been a move towards encouraging employers to attract, engage, and retain older workers in their organisations. The benefits to the employer are real, and many are starting to wake up to the fact that generally speaking, mature age workers usually have skills and experience gained through many years in the workforce and are consistently more reliable. This week, to chat about all things Mature Age Employment are our special guests .. The Honourable Shannon Fentiman, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development in the Queensland State Government … and Judy Higgins ... General Manager and co-founder of OLDERWORKERS.COM.AU So, make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you .. Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #102: Mature Age Employment

It’s a double whammy ‘recognition episode’ coming your way this week … It’s Anzac Day, and we’re joined by Australian Major General (retired) Senator Jim Molan, who joins us from his hospital bed to share with us what Anzac Day means to him. Also this week, we’re recognising and celebrating the World Health Organisations “World Immunisation Week” … We have a special message from the Federal Minister for Seniors, Ken Wyatt, who expresses just how important immunisation truly is for all Australian’s, but particularly for our Seniors .. … and once again, we invited you to ASK THE EXPERT … On this weeks’ show, we’re putting your questions to our expert guest, Alun Richards, the Medical Director of the Queensland Department of Health’s Immunisation Program … So, make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you .. Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #101: ANZAC Day & World Immunisation Week

As promised, we’ve given YOU the opportunity to ASK THE EXPERT, putting YOUR questions directly to the expert guest in our interview chair ! This week on Radio COTA, we’re putting your questions concerning Energy and Water to our experts. First up, we speak with Robyn Robinson, COTA Queensland’s Energy Policy Advisor and Energy Advocate who gives us an overall perspective on all things energy related. Our Guest in the Expert Chair this week is Jason Webster, Regional Manager from the Office of the Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland. Jason goes into great detail in his responses to our listeners’ questions, and his expansive responses have helped greatly to explain the facts people need to possess to help ease their concerns in regard to energy matters. Coming up on Radio COTA next week, we’ll be focussing on World Immunisation Day, and we’ll have an Immunisation Expert on hand to answer YOUR questions about what immunisations are appropriate and recommended for older people … Do you know what immunisations are available to you ? .. Do you know what vaccines are available for free ? … You’re invited to call our ASK THE EXPERT Line on 3316 2907 and record your question so we can put it directly to the expert on your behalf. Then, listen in to Radio COTA next week … It’s as simple as that ! Get the answers to those questions you’ve always wanted to ask ! Don’t delay, call 3316 2907 and record your question. It’s important to you and THAT makes it important to us too ! So, make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy all that Radio COTA brings to you .. Please keep sending us your feedback and suggestions, we love hearing from you ... Call us on the Radio COTA Feedback Line … Phone: 3316 2907 Or Email us at ... radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Radio COTA #100: Energy & Water - Ask the Expert

Radio COTA explores a wide range of topics for people as we age. The series was produced by Andy Neil on behalf of COTA Queensland between 2016 – 2018

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