COTA Australia (Formerly known as the Council on the Ageing) is a registered Australian charity representing people aged over 50 in Australia. COTA Australia is a federation, with member organizations in each of the eight Australian states and territories. Functions COTA works with government, business, the media and the wider community, to advocate for older Australians. It works in a wide range of policy areas of interest to older Australians, including: Aged Care Health Ageism Employment Retirement incomes Essential services COTA's state and territory branches also advocate for older people on a state level. See also Philanthropy Corporate social responsibility Social responsibility References External links Charities for the elderly Old age in Australia