end of life care

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Future planning

Dementia Australia and Seniors Rights Victoria are partnering to support those who have been recently diagnosed with dementia (and their carers) to plan ahead and to make informed choices about their future financial, health and care arrangements. As part of this program, we are running community information sessions about Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance […]

Publications

Safeguarding the end of the Rainbow

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

Submissions

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill submission

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

Submissions

Greater say for Victorians: Framework for end of life care in Victoria

COTA Victoria appreciates this opportunity to provide feedback on the development of Victoria’s new end of life care framework and improving end of life care. The revision of the framework is an opportunity to reaffirm and promote the importance and value of quality of life until end of life for all. Through public consultations and community

Submissions

Inquiry into End-of-Life Choices submission

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

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