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. Across Australia the 5.5 million Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1965 are entering their 60s and 70s. In Victoria, currently 1.25 million […]
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
COTA Victoria welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of a compassionate, transparent and accountable legislative framework for Voluntary Assisted Dying. We also recognise there are areas within the discussion paper which are best resolved through regulations and guidelines and should not be placed within legislation. As stated in our submission to the Parliamentary
As the peak body representing the concerns and interests of older people in Victoria, Council of the Ageing (COTA Victoria) respects the diversity of opinions and beliefs held within the older population. We place value on public discussion and commend the Victorian parliament on its’ Inquiry into current laws in Victoria and other jurisdictions that
