older Victorians Archives

Inquiry into Support for Older Victorians from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds

24 February 2022, COTA Submissions

This submission identifies a number of barriers impacting upon the health, inclusion and participation of older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

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

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

What we want in aged care

20 August 2019, COTA Submissions

What we want in aged care – perspectives from older Victorians to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety. COTA Victoria has collated feedback from nine consumer sessions hosted across the state to contribute to COTA Australia’s submission.

aged care, Aged Care Quality & Safety, older Victorians, Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety

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Media release: Fairer Energy but minimal offerings for vulnerable older Victorians

27 May 2019

The 2019-2020 Victorian State Budget makes small offerings and fails to deliver on budget priorities for older Victorians experiencing elder abuse and needing equipment and community transport.

carers, elder abuse, Energy retailers, family violence, older Victorians, social isolation, Victorian State Budgets