The media plays an important role in alerting the general public to issues of concern to older Victorians. COTA Victoria produces media releases whenever the situation or issue requires a public response.

2013 Press Releases

Volunteer Week 2013: Seniors Make an Enormous Contribution (PDF ) – 9 May, 2013

2013-14 State Budget at a Glance – What’s in it for seniors? (PDF) – 8 May, 2013

State Government’s new Fire Services Property Levy (PDF) – 2 May, 2013

Launch of Age Friendly Communities 12 March 2013

New commissioner for senior Victorians  20 February 2013

Need for housing for the aged – Herald Sun 14 January 2013

2012 Press Releases
Taxi response must put passengers first 12 December 2012
Seniors festival give us pause to consider those doing it tough October 2012
Call for a Commissioner for Older People -  August 22th, 2012
Older Victorians Outraged Over Water Charges June 13th 2012
Loneliness Major Cause of Death – World Health Day Release April 7th 2012
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15th 2012
National Volunteers Week 14th to 20th May 2012
Older Victorians and the State Budget 2012
What COTA  wants from the 2012  Victorian Budget
Older Drivers Campaign – March 2012