COTA Victoria

Get your conversations brewing for Ageism Awareness Day on 1 October

13 September 2021

To tackle ageism, we need to know it and name it. COTA Victoria and Every Age Counts are asking you to help by hosting a morning tea for Ageism Awareness Day on 1 October.

Ageism: A conversation in the context of COVID-19

23 November 2020

Older people have been disproportionately affected by this global pandemic. The need for a more inclusive, accessible and resilient society is clear.

age discrimination, ageism, EveryAGE Counts

MEDIA RELEASE: COTA welcomes long term approach to planning for older population and support for older Australians who choose to work

21 November 2019

Australia’s peak consumer body for older Australians today welcomed the Treasurer’s call for for a comprehensive policy approach to planning for an older population.

ageism, COTA Australia, mature workers, older workers

US ageism activist highlights global discrimination

11 November 2019

US activist Ashton Applewhite challenged people’s full understanding of ageism, enlightening and inspiring guests at a special presentation at COTA Victoria as part of her Australian speaking tour.

ageism, Ashton Applewhite

COTA Victoria speaks out about employment discrimination against older workers

12 August 2019

Victorians are now expected to remain in the workforce for longer than ever before due to the recent increase to the retirement age. With the number of people aged 65+ growing at more than twice the rate of the general population,[1] the pool of younger workers available will gradually decrease over

ageism, Employment Discrimination, older workers, retirement age

Challenging Ageism

12 July 2019, COTA Publication

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.

age discrimination, ageism, discrimination, elder abuse, older workers

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The power of elder abuse prevention volunteers

13 May 2019

This National Volunteer Week, Seniors Rights Victoria is celebrating the enormous impact of its volunteer speakers, who helped deliver 93 education sessions to some 3,121 participants across Victoria this year.

ageism, community education, elder abuse, Elder Abuse Prevention, National Volunteer Week, Seniors Rights Victoria, volunteer

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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Enhancing Victoria’s Economic Performance and Productivity

4 April 2017, COTA Submissions

Five generations are now living, learning, working and socialising together. In spite of negative views commonly expressed around ageing, older people make a significant and positive contribution to their families, their communities and the economy.

ageing population, ageism, Centrelink, discrimination, Newstart, older workers, Policy, retirement, sexism, unemployment

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Victorian Gender Equality Strategy 2016 – Appendix

3 April 2016, COTA Submissions

A summary of the consultation results from COTA’s Gender Equality Listening Post are provided in this Appendix to the submission to the Victorian Gender Equality Strategy.

ageism, community education, Death of a Partner, family violence, finance, gender equality, housing, Listening Posts, lived experience, older women, older workers, pay gap, retirement housing, sexism, social inclusion, superannuation

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