With the Victorian election looming, we’re asking candidates from all parties to commit to measures that will help Victorians to maintain their health, mobility, independence, and enjoyment of life as they age. Last month, we launched our campaign platform and kicked off the conversation about what older Victorians need from an incoming government. Last month, […]
The world is experiencing an increasing severity of heat waves, droughts, bushfires, floods, hurricanes and other disasters which is historically unprecedented. We are in a climate emergency. Strong urgent action is critical and possible. We all want to leave a better world as a legacy for our children and grandchildren, so we must act – here
Loneliness and social isolation More Australians are recognising that loneliness and social isolation can play a big role in our health and wellbeing. Being lonely sometimes is normal, but there are some people who are feeling lonely for long periods, and that may lead to more serious issues that can seriously impact on our health
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards is presented annually as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. These significant awards recognise the volunteer work and contributions to the community life of older Victorians. It is a chance to say thank you, and
It’s November already and we’re almost at the end of what has been an incredibly eventful year – one full of exciting changes, challenges both local and global, and, for COTA Victoria, an operational and strategic review of the critical programs and services we provide for older Victorians. Throw in an election at the end
Victorians are being warned to prepare for the state’s most significant weather event of the year, with heavy rain set to hit from today though to Friday. Here are some links to resources to help be prepared: When to call the Victorian SES 132 500 www.ses.vic.gov.au/when-to-call Types of floods and understanding flood classifications
We at COTA think of ageing as a time of opportunity. To realise this vision, what do we need to pitch to the next Victorian Government? Join us for an online community conversation about older people’s priorities that aims to influence the agenda of the incoming state government. This free online event will be held on Wednesday 5
We’ve commenced the first few months of this new financial year with purpose, rigour, vision and a sense of optimistic excitement. It’s been a profoundly busy and focused time for all COTA Victoria staff, stakeholders and volunteers, as well as the broader COTA Victoria community. In the next few months there will be many events
To better understand who contacts Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and why, we’ve crunched the numbers on email contacts and calls to the SRV Helpline over the 2021-2022 financial year. Here’s a summary of the findings. Who contacted SRV? The largest source of contacts was older people themselves, who accounted for 40% of contacts. This was
COTA Victoria volunteers know that small acts can have big impacts. Meet Chris Friday. A COTA Victoria volunteer for almost 20 years, Chris has been instrumental in supporting COTA Victoria through not one but two office moves. She has been a legend at organising and sorting out our COTA library and ensuring our 71-year history
We recently contracted La Trobe University to evaluate the Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) program. The research aimed to find out what was working well; what needed improvement; what ideas participants had about helping OM:NI thrive in the future; and what they thought might threaten OM:NI’s sustainability. To investigate this, the researchers conducted a focus
The next Victorian election will be held on Saturday 26 November. All Victorians who are eligible to vote must be correctly enrolled by Tuesday 8 November. If you can’t attend a polling booth, there are several voting options. Option 1. Vote early at an early voting centre Early voting at early voting centres will start on
