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Putting the spotlight on grandparents for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

14 June 2022

For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Seniors Rights Victoria is drawing attention to the important role that grandparents can play – and the challenges they sometimes face.

WEAAD, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Mental health reform

14 June 2022

The reform of Victoria’s mental health system is a mammoth task, but one that is already well underway. Here’s what’s been achieved so far.

Mental health reform, Mental Health System

Helping the Deaf community navigate aged care

14 June 2022

COTA Victoria’s Aged Care System Navigator service recently partnered with Prahran’s John Pierce Centre to support Deaf seniors to understand and navigate the complex aged care system.

Deaf people

Mentors needed to help jobseekers aged 50+

14 June 2022

Want to help someone make a change? We’re still seeking skilled mentors to support people aged 50+ on the journey back into the workforce. Our next professional speed networking event, on 18 June, will match supportive mentors with mentees in Melbourne’s north.

jobseekers 50+, Mentors

OM:NI story: Introducing the Hygeia

14 June 2022

Continuing his Ships’ Graveyard saga, this month OM:NI member Alan Johns begins the story of the Hygeia, one of Queenscliff’s iconic tourist paddle steamers.

OM:NI, OM:NI Group

Celebrating our volunteers

14 June 2022

It’s National Volunteer Week again – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the volunteers that are the lifeblood of our organisation.

National Volunteer Week, volunteers

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

19 May 2022

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated each year on 15 June to highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society, elder abuse.

WEAAD

CEO’s Message

16 May 2022

Welcome to another edition of COTA Connects. It seems that winter is well and truly on its way. I, for one, have had to start the heater and pull out the winter jarmies and extra blankets.

CEO's Message, Tina Hogarth-Clarke

Review of the Victorian Retirement Villages Act

15 May 2022

The retirement villages industry has changed, introducing new risks and challenges for residents. Now, the Victorian Government is reviewing the law on retirement villages to address shortcomings in the sector and foster innovation.

retirement villages, Retirement Villages Act

Mental health and wellbeing reform: unravelling the mystery

15 May 2022

Victoria has embarked on major reforms aimed at creating a health and wellbeing system that gives all Victorians access to holistic treatment, care and support. We invite you to join us for a day-long forum in either Morwell or Bendigo where we will explore exactly what this means....

mental health, Mental health reform