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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.

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 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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Bidding for older Victorians

30 January 2020, COTA Submissions

As the Victorian Government develops its next budget, COTA Victoria call for investment in six key areas. These include liveable communities, skills and jobs for mature aged workers, transport, promoting digital fairness, planning for change and a safer Victoria.

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

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Proposed Residential Tenancies Regulations 2020

9 January 2020, COTA Submissions

The draft Residential Tenancies Regulations achieves a number of improvements in the safety, affordability and rights of tenants. COTA Victoria is concerned over the limited scope of minimum standards, the lack of energy efficiency standards and the conditions set for modifications.

housing rights, rental property, residential tenancies, rights, tenancies

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Review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986

15 December 2019, COTA Submissions

The Victorian Retirement Villages Act (RVA), 1986, is under Review. COTA Victoria believes the RVA is no longer fit for purpose and requires an overhaul to meet the future needs and expectation of ageing Victorians.

retirement, retirement housing, retirement villages

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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 Homelessness

Bidding for older Victorians

Proposed Residential Tenancies Regulations 2020

Review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986