COTA Victoria volunteer Anita Smith (pictured above) is the co-author of “Death of a Partner,” a major COTA Victoria publication. Reflecting on her work as part of National Volunteer Week 2023, Anita explained how the free, practical guide came to be. “I had several friends who lost their partners and were struggling to deal with […]
Terry Dooley has been volunteering with COTA Victoria’s Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups since 2015. “I chose to get involved in this concept as it was to focus on men coming together to simply chat about matters of interest to one another and to share experiences in a friendly stressless environment,” he
COTA Victoria, Seniors Rights Victoria, the Victorian Government, and the Municipal Association of Victoria have partnered for a new, winter-long campaign called Older, Not Alone. The campaign has been designed to highlight the increased pressures experienced by older Victorians during the colder, darker winter months. More importantly, it will make our most vulnerable cohort aware
The need for supports for older Victorians is ever-increasing, backed by national research released this week by the COTA Federation that highlights a range of pressures being faced. In its third edition, State of the Older Nation (SOTON) details the experiences and views of a representative sample of Australians aged 50 and over in each
A new group of Elder Abuse Bilingual Community Educators were trained last week by Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), in collaboration with the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV).
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and State Trustees are pleased to announce a new, three-year agreement to bolster the work of SRV through State Trustees’ workplace giving program.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) have welcomed the federal budget, which last night delivered vital cost of living support for older Victorians and will deliver immediate benefits as we enter a challenging winter period. The Commonwealth Government announced key initiatives to support older people, including a historic $11.3B investment
The Australian Government has today announced it will extend the Medicare rebate on heart health assessments to 30 June 2025 as part of its upcoming 2023-2024 federal budget. Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of death in Australia; a total of 1,177 deaths were certified by a doctor as being due to IHD
The ever-present feeling of uncertainty and apprehension relating to the looming eleventh hour confirmation (or otherwise) of the renewal of critical, lapsed program, core funding is almost upon us. The Victorian State Budget gets released on 23 May.
By Dr Rajna Ogrin In our previous article, we opened a discussion about loneliness. It’s an issue for Australians of all ages, including older Australians; people experiencing loneliness need to be exposed to opportunities to connect socially. We also know that feeling lonely sometimes is normal. There is an increased focus on loneliness because research
Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups are a place for all men aged 50 and over to meet each other in an informal, social environment to share their knowledge and experiences. The groups are about mateship, developing connections, listening to other men and sharing joys, sorrows, achievements and hopes. By this, it’s hoped that members are
COTA Victoria has been the peak body representing the interests and rights of older Victorians for more than 70 years; we value ageing, embracing its inherent opportunities for personal growth, contribution, and self-expression. Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), an integral program and service of COTA Victoria, is the key state-wide service dedicated to advancing the rights of older people and the early intervention into, or prevention of, elder abuse in our community.
