Council On The Ageing (Tasmania) Inc COTA (Tas) is an autonomous member of the national COTA Over 50's Alliance, comprising Councils On The Ageing in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania and the Australian Retired Pensioners Association (ARPA Over 50's). COTA (Tas) was established in 1964 and is the peak organisation representing all older people in Tasmania.


Our Vision Statement:
“An inclusive community which values, supports and recognises the contribution of older people”.


Our Purpose:
“To champion the rights and interests of older people with particular focus on vunerable and disadvantaged older people”.


Our Core Business:
“1. Promoting and supporting positive ageing ".

"2. Contributing to and driving policy development".