People should continue to see their doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly if they have chronic health conditions. The president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Dr Harry Nespolon, said he was concerned that people were neglecting their health. ‘The last thing we want is a tsunami of serious health issues and […]
Did you know that glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide? Glaucoma affects over 300,000 Australians, yet it’s estimated that 50% of those living with glaucoma are undiagnosed. While nine out of 10 Australians say that sight is their most valued sense, as many as one in three Australians cannot recall having an
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System – the first Royal Commission of its kind in Australia – will make recommendations about how to best support the mental health of Victorians. The Commission’s investigations will focus on early intervention and prevention, so we need to start thinking critically about the things that help us
Health, pensions also election priorities but seniors will also cast votes for climate change action, economic management, quality education and fair taxation. Aged care, healthcare and pensions are the top three most important issues for the 7 million older Australians heading to the ballot box next Saturday, according to the results of a national survey
MEDIA RELEASE 5 December 2018 The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria is today calling for more actions to reduce the cost of living pressures for older Victorians in response to a new landmark national report launched today in Canberra. The State of the (Older) Nation 2018 Report is the most comprehensive national study ever undertaken
The Victorian Oral Health Alliance (VOHA) is an alliance of health, professional and consumer bodies, urging the Government to reverse the decline in access to public dental care. COTA is actively involved with the VOHA to increase funding to improve access to dental health services for older Victorians. VOHA and COTA see the following as
