COVID-19 Archives - COTA Victoria

Coronavirus – Checking in on the older people’s experience

22 December 2020, COTA Publication

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected the lives of older Victorians. In July-August 2020, COTA Victoria and the City of Whittlesea conducted this survey with older people to inform future work around COVID-19.

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The Coronavirus effect: 2020 rejigged

14 October 2020

In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected the lives of all Victorians with older people identified as one of the groups most at risk.

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Older People’s Experience of COVID-19 and the Pathway Forward

2:30pm, 6 October 2020, Zoom Event

The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted everyone, especially older people. This forum will bring together organisations that support older people living within Whittlesea. It will validate, explore, and identify ways forward to enhance the wellbeing of older people.

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A place for older Australians in the budget

14 September 2020

With this year’s federal budget delayed by COVID-19, COTA Australia has had time to make an extra pre-budget submission, advocating for new measures to support older Australians in the COVID-19 context.

COVID-19, Federal Budget, older Australians

MEDIA RELEASE: JobKeeper and JobSeeker announcement welcomed, but reintroduction of the Liquid Assets Waiting Period must be dropped, and Rent Assistance raised

23 July 2020

The extension of the JobKeeper scheme and the continued additional support for people on JobSeeker have been welcomed by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia as essential support for mature age workers thrown into unemployment or at risk of it due to COVID-19.

COVID-19, Employment Discrimination, Incomes, Job-seeking, JobKeeper, jobseeker, Longer Working Lives, Mature Age Employment, Newstart

State Of Emergency Extended To Keep Slowing The Spread

23 July 2020

The State of Emergency in Victoria will be extended for another four weeks to continue the measures designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and keep Victorians safe.

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Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions – what do they mean for you?

14 July 2020

In an effort to control recent COVID-19 outbreaks, the Victorian Government has reintroduced Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. These restrictions will be in place for at least six weeks from 11.59 pm on 8 July.

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Older Victorians share their thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic

14 July 2020

Older people have been keen to share their experiences and views on the COVID-19 pandemic, responding enthusiastically to COTA Victoria’s survey Coronavirus – checking in on the older person's experience.

COVID-19, older Victorians, surveys and research

Safe volunteering during COVID-19

14 July 2020

COVID-19 restrictions are having a huge impact on volunteering in Victoria. Many of those who usually volunteer regularly are now unable to do so, while others are volunteering for the first time to assist vulnerable community members during COVID-19 restrictions.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Older Victorians must be highest priority during renewed restrictions

8 July 2020

All Victorians are being urged to look out for their older friends and relatives during this new period of restrictions to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.

COVID-19, new restrictions, older Victorians, Pandemic, social inclusion