Victorian Parliament Archives

Inquiry into Support for Older Victorians from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds

24 February 2022, COTA Submissions

This submission identifies a number of barriers impacting upon the health, inclusion and participation of older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

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Pre-budget Submission November 2021 Investing in Senior Victorians

15 November 2021, COTA Submissions

This submission outlines proposals that can be included in the 2022-23 state budget to assist older people to age well. Prioritising measures to support healthy and active ageing will offer a significant return on investment.

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Inquiry into the Victorian Government’s Response to COVID-19

29 September 2020, COTA Submissions

This submission captures events that had unfolded between the first Government-imposed lockdown that occurred in March and the end of June 2020.

Victorian Government’s Response to COVID-19

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Inquiry into Tackling Climate Change in Victorian Communities

12 September 2019, COTA Submissions

COTA Green Sages provides actions and suggestions for the Inquiry into Tackling Climate Change in Victorian Communities.

climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Evidence to inform Inquiry into sustainable employment for disadvantaged jobseekers

31 July 2019, COTA Submissions

Systemic Ageism continues to prevent many older Victorians from obtaining and retaining meaningful employment. It

disadvantaged jobseekers, older workers

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COTA Victoria’s priorities for the Victorian Government 2019-20 budget

1 April 2019, COTA Submissions

What will Victoria look like in 2031, 2041 or 2061? We need a vision now so we can deliver the best quality of life for our ageing population and our future selves.

accessibility, affordable housing, assistive technology, death, end of life, future, Government funding, Royal Commission into Mental Health, Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety, social inclusion

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2018-2019 Pre-Budget Submission

1 November 2018, COTA Submissions

We want to support the Victorian Government to continue to play a significant role in ensuring that older people, particularly those with complex needs or those experiencing significant disadvantage, are able to access the support and services they need within their communities.

accessibility, affordable housing, ageism, alcohol and drug abuse, elder abuse, energy, healthy living, homelessness, mental health, peer educator, Seniors Information Victoria, social inclusion, transport

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Response to Consultation – Gender Equality Bill

1 September 2018, COTA Submissions

The inequities created for older women by the legacy of a lifetime of inequality needs to be addressed in the Victorian Gender Equality Bill.

gender equality, older women, submission

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Victorian Oral Health Alliance Joint Statement

3 June 2018, COTA Submissions

Community, welfare and health groups have banded together to urge the Victorian Government to act on the parlous state of public dental funding.

dental health, healthcare system, healthy living, oral health, Victorian Government, Victorian Oral Health Alliance

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Bipartisan Independent Review of the Electricity and Gas Retail Markets in Victoria

1 June 2018, COTA Submissions

The Brotherhood of St Laurence, Consumer Action, Council of the Ageing (COTA), Financial and Consumer Rights Council (FCRC) and Jesuit Social Services welcome the Government’s Interim response to the Independent Review.

consumer rights, energy, gas and electricity, submissions

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