COVID-19 Archives

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.

COVID-19, face covering, Face mask, State of Emergency

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.

COVID-19, new restrictions, Victoria

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.

COVID-19, volunteering, volunteers

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

Have your say on the pandemic and beyond

15 June 2020

Over the past few months, the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically affected the lives of older people. After moving towards relaxing restrictions, metropolitan Melbourne finds it is once again restricted, while other areas across the state relax lockdown measures.

COVID-19, surveys and research

My gym is opening back up. Is it safe for me to return?

15 June 2020

Around the state, Strength for Life venues are gearing up to reopen on 22 June. Expect to see new precautions aimed at minimising the risk of transmission and keeping everyone safe.

COVID-19, Strength For Life, strength training

Victorian Parliament’s inquiry into the COVID-19 response

10 June 2020

On 20 May 2020, COTA Victoria was called to give evidence before a Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into the state’s response to COVID-19.

COVID-19

Debit cards for passbook holders

9 June 2020

Australian banks have announced that they will issue debit cards to customers who don’t have them and who may be self-isolating. Find out what this means for you.

COVID-19, debit cards, passbooks