A COTA Victoria survey has found that many older women experiencing chronic pain struggle to find effective support and feel marginalised by health services that lack necessary empathy and understanding. Too often, women feel that they are expected to just be stoic and accept pain as an inevitable part of ageing.
Access full submission Download briefing as PDF A major milestone in the reform of the aged care system was reached in December 2023 with the release of an Exposure Draft for a new Aged Care Act – the main legislation that will govern all Commonwealth-funded aged care services across Australia. The Commonwealth Government has developed
Download full report as PDF The COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria Annual Report 2022-2023 is now available to download. At 27 pages long, it celebrates our achievements, details relevant statistics and thanks those who’ve supported us over the past financial year. About us Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) is the key state-wide service dedicated to
Download full briefing as PDF The Victorian Government released Victoria’s Housing Statement – The Decade Ahead 2024-2034 on 20 September 2023, providing a blueprint for investment and policy change over the next decade to address one of the most vital issues impacting on how we age in Victoria. COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV)
Download full publication as PDF Download one-page tips sheet About this resource This guide aims to support Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) providers to meet the needs and preferences of older people who are not well digitally connected, or who face digital communication challenges. These issues came to the fore during the COVID-19 lockdowns which
Download full publication as PDF The 2023-24 State Budget was handed down by the Treasurer, Tim Pallas on 23 May 2023. COTA Victoria and Senior Rights Victoria (SRV) have produced this briefing to inform older Victorians and organisations supporting them on: What initiatives of direct benefit to older Victorians have been prioritised in the 2023-24
Download full publication as PDF Our COTA Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-2025 will ensure we can continue to support older Victorians over the next three years and beyond. The Strategic Plan clearly defines our pathway for the future, and is based on our positive and pragmatic perspective of ageing in Victoria. It is based around four
Download full submission as PDF In 2020 the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically affected the lives of older people and in fact all people. COTA Victoria and the City of Whittlesea conducted a survey with older people to inform future work around COVID-19. This survey is now closed. The purpose of the survey was to:
This paper provides an overview of ageism in Australia, examples (language, the media, elder abuse and workplace discrimination), advice on how to stop it and further resources.
This free, tailored guide for older LGBTI community members looks at how to plan for your: future care and medical needs finances and estate funeral and burial wishes. The guide was produced by COTA Victoria together with Transgender Victoria. You can request a printed copy by: phoning COTA Victoria on 1300 13 50 90 contacting
This free, practical guide tells you, clearly and simply, what you need to do after the death of a partner. The guide includes a simple checklist as well as detailed instructions and contact details for organisations that can help. It covers topics including: funerals, burials and cremation settling the estate accessing and closing accounts providing
Age-friendly Cities and Communities Information Kit for Local Government Councillors and Senior Management was developed by COTA Vic and the Municipal Association of Victoria with RACV Community Grant funds. If you are a Councillor or Senior Manager in local government this Information Kit has been designed for you. The Kit provides you with the knowledge
