COTA Victoria

Inclusive use of digital and non-digital communications: A guide for Commonwealth Home Support Program Providers

22 September 2023, COTA Publication

This guide aims to support Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) providers to meet the needs and preferences of older people who are not well digitally connected, or who face digital communication challenges.

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Submission on Foundation of the New Aged Care Act

7 September 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria appreciates the opportunity to contribute to development of the new primary legislation for Commonwealth funded aged care.

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Submission on Aged Care Funding Principles

7 September 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on principles to underpin funding arrangements for the Commonwealth Aged Care system.

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Submission response to the Inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia

25 July 2023, COTA Submissions

This submission has been adapted from COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria’s submission to the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee’s inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria.

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Submission response to the Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria

13 July 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are concerned about the current housing challenges facing older Victorians, who are increasingly impacted by increased rental prices and low available rental housing stock as the number of older renters increases. It is becoming progressively difficult...

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COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria – Briefing on Victorian State Budget 2023-24

23 May 2023, COTA Publication

The 2023-24 State Budget was handed down by the Treasurer, Tim Pallas on 23 May 2023. COTA Victoria and Senior Rights Victoria (SRV) have produced this briefing to inform older Victorians and organisations supporting them.

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On-demand webinar: Assistive Technology (AT)

18 May 2023, Multimedia

COTA Victoria was proud to hold a webinar on assistive technology (AT) support for CHSP providers, and the importance that AT provides for older people with disability to live a more independent and inclusive lifestyle within their community, workplace and home environments.

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Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users

18 May 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and SRV welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users.

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Submission to the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 – Exposure Draft Bill

3 May 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and SRV welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next stage of the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (the Act). We are particularly pleased that the Victorian Government is continuing with this long overdue reform and providing further opportunity for feedback...

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Submission to review of Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021-51

21 April 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next update of Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy.

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