We are the peak body representing the wide-ranging needs and interests of older people in the Victorian community.
Our mission is to mobilise older people and those who work with them, to age well in a just society.
What We Do
We have 5 main roles:
Policy Development that ensures that the voices of older Victorians are heard. Click here for more details
Innovative Activities that demonstrate new ways to defy negative stereotypes and age well.
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Information on issues of importance to seniors. Click here for more details
Representation of the views of older Victorians to government, community and business organisations, the media and service providers. Click here for more details
Membership - COTA members receive a wide range of exclusive benefits through the COTA Rewards and Savings program including insurance designed specifically for over 50s, two-for-one dining, savings on food shopping, electrical, fuel, retail shopping and leisure activities. Members also access a Wine Club and a Travel Club as well as COTA Home Maintenance Services, for small and large jobs around home.
As the voice of older Victorians, we have an active membership to keep us informed of issues as they arise. For a low annual membership fee, you can become a member and enjoy the benefits of being part of the COTA Victoria community.
To find out how you can BELONG, BENEFIT and BE HEARD,

Organisation
COTA Victoria has been the voice of older Victorians for over 50 years.
While individual issues may have changed over that time, the determination and commitment of the organisation to ensure that the voices of older Victorians are heard has not.
COTA Victoria is governed by an elected Board of Management, dedicated staff and volunteers who continually strive to ensure that the contributions of older people are proudly recognised and acknowledged within our community.
Board of Management
| Janet Wood - President |
Anne O'Shaughnessy |
| Ian Jungwirth - Treasurer |
Patrick Moore |
| Bob Barron - Vice President |
Alva Purkiss |
| Klaudia Vainshtein |
Russell Green |
| Elizabeth Jensen |
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Policy Council
| Anne O'Shaughnessy |
Margaret McLaren |
| Bob Barron - Chair |
Patrick Moore |
| Bill Darby |
Marion Lau |
| Sue Healy |
Rosalie Collie |
| Betty Knight |
Janet Wood |
| Debra O'Connor |
Eva Roten |
| David Scarr |
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2010 COTA Victoria Annual General Meeting
COTA Victoria Annual General Meeting will be held from 10.15 – 12 noon
Wednesday 24 November, 2010 at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Bookings are essential – 96552125 or
events@cotavic.org.au
All members encouraged to attend
Nominations are now called for the Board of Council on the Ageing Victoria (COTA) that fall vacant at the Annual General Meeting, 24 November 2010.
Nominations close at 5.00 p.m. on 31 August, 2010. Download the nomination form
COTA VICTORIA ANNUAL REPORT 2009