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Budget Submission February 2021 on public oral health services

19 February 2021, COTA Submissions

The presents a case for urgent action to address the short and long-term impacts on Victorian’s oral health caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It then proposes a series of measures for the May 2021 Victorian Budget to address these key issues and pressures faced by both consumers and services.

The Victorian Oral Health Alliance

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Coronavirus – Checking in on the older people’s experience

22 December 2020, COTA Publication

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected the lives of older Victorians. In July-August 2020, COTA Victoria and the City of Whittlesea conducted this survey with older people to inform future work around COVID-19. This survey has now closed.

coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 survey

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Bidding for older Victorians: COTA Victoria’s report card on the 2020-21 state budget

15 December 2020, COTA Submissions

In our 2020-21 pre-budget submission, we asked the Victorian Government to increase investment in a range of services and infrastructure to help Victorians age well. This report card outlines our response to the 2020-21 state budget, handed down by Treasurer, Tim Pallas on 24 November.

age-friendly communities, bidding for older Victorians, Digital Inclusion, elder abuse, mature workers, transport, Victorian State Budget

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Inquiry into the Victorian Government’s Response to COVID-19

29 September 2020, COTA Submissions

This submission captures events that had unfolded between the first Government-imposed lockdown that occurred in March and the end of June 2020.

Victorian Government’s Response to COVID-19

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Inquiry into Homelessness

18 May 2020, COTA Submissions

As people age, changes in their physical and economic circumstances can have a profound impact on their housing requirements. This submission to the Inquiry into Homelessness highlights the rising rate of homelessness amongst Victoria's ageing population.

Housing and Homelessness, Victorian Inquiry into Homelessness

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Inquiry into the increase in Victoria’s road toll and the adequacy of road safety approaches

10 February 2020, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria believes it is time to take a public health approach to planning for future trends in regards to the increasing Victorian road toll. Our ageing population should be a major consideration in determining road safety priorities and investment decisions.

older drivers, older pedestrians, Pedestrian Deaths, road safety, road toll

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Budget Submission February 2021 on public oral health services

Coronavirus – Checking in on the older people’s experience

Bidding for older Victorians: COTA Victoria’s report card on the 2020-21 state budget

Inquiry into the Victorian Government’s Response to COVID-19

Inquiry into Homelessness

Inquiry into the increase in Victoria’s road toll and the adequacy of road safety approaches