The Victorian Government has announced a new round of its $250 Power Saving Bonus. This second round of a $250 payment is designed to help ease cost of living pressures for Victorian households and encourage them to compare energy offers and save money. The second round of the Power Saving Bonus is available to all […]
I’m delighted to acknowledge all our valued members and welcome them into what is shaping up to be a very exciting year for COTA Victoria, our members, volunteers, and the people we represent. 2022 was a year full of global and local challenges faced by older Victorians, it was a year that helped guide our
Following the 2022 Victorian state election on 26 November 2022, the Victorian Labor Party and Premier Daniel Andrews were elected for a third term. COTA Victoria had outlined, and campaigned on, our six priority issues for the 2022 state election as part of our ‘Make Victoria Age Friendly’ platform, which we developed in consultation with
In the last 12 months Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) has managed to establish a working relationship with two major financial institutions who have provided a direct contact for obtaining our client’s bank statements and other relevant information speedily by email, often the same day we request them or within 24-48 hours. This is of course
As we grow older, we often find ourselves spending more time at home alone. Being lonely or socially isolated is not good for your overall health. For example, it can increase feelings of depression or anxiety, which can have a negative impact on many other aspects of our health. There are plenty of places to
Rebuilding and reuniting after COVID “I got out of bed one morning and didn’t have anything to do.” The words of John Doutch, followed by hearty laughter, embody the spirit that exists between a group of ageing, older men that share their experience and knowledge at monthly meetings held at the Outlook Community Centre in
As part of the Federal Government’s response to the Aged Care Royal Commission, a national Care Finder program has begun to roll out which will provide 500 care finders across the country. Through its involvement in the Aged Care System Navigator trial, which came to an end in December 2022, COTA Victoria has been instrumental
Results from a new survey reveal the challenges that discourage older Victorians from getting around on foot. Victoria Walks has released the results of its Victorian Walking Survey, which included responses from nearly a thousand older people. The most commonly cited difficulty was poorly maintained footpaths, which 58% identified as a problem. Sharing paths with
This month we remember Bernie Bond, who joined COTA Victoria as a volunteer in 2005. As a peer educator, an advocate for age-friendly communities and a founder of Older Men’s Discussion Groups (OM:NI) in Melbourne’s south-east, Bernie made an enormous contribution to the wellbeing of older Victorians. Bernie joined COTA Victoria as a volunteer peer
With the Victorian election looming, we’re asking candidates from all parties to commit to measures that will help Victorians to maintain their health, mobility, independence, and enjoyment of life as they age. Last month, we launched our campaign platform and kicked off the conversation about what older Victorians need from an incoming government. Last month,
The world is experiencing an increasing severity of heat waves, droughts, bushfires, floods, hurricanes and other disasters which is historically unprecedented. We are in a climate emergency. Strong urgent action is critical and possible. We all want to leave a better world as a legacy for our children and grandchildren, so we must act – here
