death Archives

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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Safeguarding the end of the Rainbow

1 April 2019, COTA Publication

This free, tailored guide for older LGBTI community members looks at how to plan for your future care and medical needs, finances and estate, and funeral and burial wishes.

death, end of life care, financial information, information, older LGBTI Victorians, Safeguarding the end of the Rainbow

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Death of a Partner

1 April 2019, COTA Publication

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.

death, Death of a Partner, digital estates, finance, information, technology

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Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill submission

29 January 2017, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of a compassionate, transparent and accountable legislative framework for Voluntary Assisted Dying.

death, dying with dignity, end of life care, palliative care, parliamentary inquiry, submissions, voluntary assisted dying

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Inquiry into End-of-Life Choices submission

29 July 2015, COTA Submissions

This submission is focused on practices currently being utilised within the medical community as it pertains directly to the experience of older people at end-of-life.

death, dying with dignity, end of life care, palliative care, parliamentary inquiry, submissions, voluntary assisted dying

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