COTA Australia (formerly Council on the Ageing) is a registered Australian charity representing people aged over 50 in Australia. It forms an overarching umbrella organization for various other member organizations in all eight Australian territories.

Functions COTA works for the interests of its members in areas of government, business, the media, and the wider society. It is present at national level as well as at regional state level. Current policy areas include but are not limited to: Aged Care Health Ageism Housing Employment Retirement incomes Non Metropolitan Essential services

Leadership Jane Halton, a career public servant, was appointed chair of COTA in December 2017. In February 2024 Christopher Pyne, a former minister in the federal Liberal Party government, was appointed her replacement.

See also

Philanthropy Corporate social responsibility Social responsibility

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