COTA ACT Competitors

Australia’s health system is world class, supporting universal and affordable access to high quality medical, pharmaceutical and hospital services, while helping people to stay healthy through health promotion and disease prevention activities. The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our Vision statement: Better health and wellbeing for all Australians. The Department uses social media to share links and information about health policies and programs. Information about the Department's guidelines and moderation of social media accounts can be found at www.health.gov.au/using-our-websites/social-media You can also follow the department on: - Twitter: www.twitter.com/healthgovau - Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/healthgovau - Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthgovau/ - YouTube: www.youtube.com/@healthgovau We aim to achieve our Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advising, improving programme management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders. We deliver on our vision through our people. One of our strengths is our proud culture of teams working together to get things done swiftly, collegiality and professionally. ‘Our way’ means: • Leaders being clear on their expectations on ‘how’ we do business • Allowing people to deliver high quality work in tight timeframes by sharing information and expectations upfront • Supporting each other to learn and use new skills to build our capability • Identifying and managing risks strategically while also being innovative • Expecting high quality professional performance from each other • Looking outside the Department’s own viewpoint to work with the community and listen to their views.

COTA Victoria is the leading not-for-profit organisation representing the interests and rights of people aged 50+ in Victoria. For more than 70 years in Victoria, we have led government, corporate and community thinking about the positive aspects of ageing. Today, our focus is on promoting the opportunities and protecting the rights of people 50+. We see an ageing population as a time of opportunities for personal growth, contribution and self-expression. We believe there are obvious national, state, community, family and individual benefits from this approach.

We’re Australia’s leading independent voice for older Australians. We represent the views of Australians over 50 to all levels of government to ensure a fair go on issues of age discrimination, mature age employment, retirement income, health care, aged care and the cost of living. Through our work in advocacy, research and policy development we’ve had a positive influence on aged care reform, age pension increases, removing the superannuation guarantee age limit, and securing support for older workers.