What is Aged Care Reform and what might it mean for you
Click Here for our page of information and links regarding Aged Care Reform
Rights for Older South Australians - Choice, Independence and Safety
At the COTA SA 2011 AGM, Dr John Brayley from the SA Public Advocate's Office spoke on representing and promoting the rights of people receiving services from the aged care and health sectors.
Click Here to view the slides from that presentation
Door to Door Sales - What are your rights
Unsolicited door-to-door selling is where a salesperson comes to your premises, uninvited to sell you something.
From 1st January 2011, as part of the new Australian Consumer Law (ACL), door-to-door trading may only be conducted between 9am and 6pm on weekdays and between 9am and 5pm on Sundays...
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to read 'Door to Door Sales: A Guide for Consumers' which explains your rights.
Don't Want door-to-door salespeople knocking at your door? Help is at hand. Contact Consumer and Business Services on 08 8204 9777 to request a 'DO NOT KNOCK' sticker or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Consumer and Business Services GPO Box 1719, Adelaide SA 5001
Dr Alexandre Kalache is the thinker in residence on Age Friendly Cities - what is a Thinker in Residence and how is COTA involved?
COTA SA is proud to be a partner in the residency program of Dr Alexandre Kalache as Adelaide’s new Thinker in Residence. Ian Yates, COTA Senior Voice Chief Executive congratulated Premier Mike Rann and the South Australian Government for bringing Dr Kalache, a world expert on ageing, to Adelaide in this important role.
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The Carbon Tax and Older Australians - What it Means For You
On 10 July the Federal government released its complete carbon price package, most of which had been negotiated between Labor, the Greens and key Independents in the multi-part Climate Change Committee. COTA Australia Chief Executive Ian Yates was in the government's Lock Up on 10 July and reports on how the scheme affects older Australians.
Click Here to read the full media release from COTA Australia
Additionally, the Federal Government has released the following fact sheets:-
How will changes to Australian Consumer Law affect you?
From 1 January 2011, all Australian Consumers will have the same rights under the Australian Consumer Law, whether they shop at home, on the phone or online. By knowing your rights you can make informed choices and demand quality products and services.
The following two fact sheets outline your rights at home and at the shops:-
