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COTA Victoria offers in-depth guides and resources on a range of topics.

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

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.

These issues came to the fore during the COVID-19 lockdowns which forced a rapid switch to digital platforms in many areas of health and social care. It is time now to take a considered look at how  the sector can move forward on these issues.

To this end, the guide offers suggestions and tips to help decision-making on alternative means of communication, across digital and non-digital options.

Use this link to download the full guide or this link to download a one-page tips sheet.

 

Death of a Partner: a practical guide for partners and families

This free, practical guide tells you, clearly and simply, what you need to do after the death of a partner. The guide includes a simple checklist as well as detailed instructions and contact details for organisations that can help. It covers topics including:

  • funerals, burials and cremation
  • settling the estate
  • accessing and closing accounts
  • providing notification of the death
  • looking after yourself.

The guide this guide was initiated and developed by two skilled volunteers who had witnessed first-hand the complexities facing families after the death of a family member.

Download Death of a Partner: a practical guide for partners and families or request a printed copy at askcota@cotavic.org.au or by phone on 1300 13 50 90.

 

Safeguarding the End of the Rainbow: A guide to help LGBTI people in Victoria plan an end-of-life of their choice

This free, tailored guide for older LGBTI community members looks at how to plan for your:

  • future care and medical needs
  • finances and estate
  • funeral and burial wishes.

The guide was produced by COTA Victoria together with Transgender Victoria.

Download Safeguarding the End of the Rainbow: A guide to help LGBTI people in Victoria plan an end-of-life of their choice or request a printed copy by:

  • phoning COTA Victoria on 1300 13 50 90
  • contacting Transgender Victoria at sally@transgendervictoria.com or 0407 946 242.

 

Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Information Kit

Age-friendly Cities and Communities Information Kit for Local Government Councillors and Senior Management was developed by COTA Vic and the Municipal Association of Victoria with RACV Community Grant funds.

Download Age Friendly Cities and Communities Information Kit or request a printed copy at askcota@cotavic.org.au or by phone on 1300 13 50 90

 

Global Age Friendly Cities: A Guide

Developed by the World Health Organisation, this guide shows individuals and groups how to make their cities more age friendly.

Buy online.

 

Dying to Know

A  positive approach to death and dying, this guide promotes conversation about dying which taps into the collective wisdom of older people, helping to build supportive communities.

Buy online.

 

Remembering Well: How memory works and what to do when it doesn’t

This new edition of the book by Delys Sergeant and Anne Unkenstein is expanded & updated.

Buy online

Related resources

Inclusive use of digital and non-digital communications: A guide for Commonwealth Home Support Program Providers
2 June 2023, COTA Publication
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria – Briefing on Victorian State Budget 2023-24
23 May 2023, COTA Publication
On-demand webinar: Assistive Technology (AT)
18 May 2023, Multimedia
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Related submissions

Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users
18 May 2023, COTA Submissions
Submission to review of Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021-51
21 April 2023, COTA Submissions
Submission response to the Victorian Default Offer 2023 – 24
12 April 2023, COTA Submissions
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CEO’s message, June 2023
1 June 2023
Tell us your views on Victorian Household Concessions
30 May 2023
Programs Support Officer (posted 29 May 2023)
29 May 2023
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1:30pm, 15 June 2023, Melbourne Lawn Bowls Club, Flagstaff Gardens, Dudley Street
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10:30am, 15 June 2023, Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre (132 Welsford Street, Shepparton, VIC)
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1:35pm, 14 June 2023, The City of Melbourne Bowls Club, Flagstaff Gardens
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