Download full submission as PDF In our 2020-21 pre-budget submission, we asked the Victorian Government to increase investment in a range of services and infrastructure to help Victorians age well. Our key asks were framed around six priority areas: Liveable communities that foster social participation of older people. Supporting mature aged workers to be sought […]
Download full submission as PDF The Andrews Labor Government commitment to a fairer Victoria is welcomed by older Victorians, who share a desire to live in a State where we can all thrive. Yet, in this rich and vibrant state, systemic age discrimination that enables the expression of ageism in every day interactions, remains a
Accessible and assisted transport is vital for older people to reach services, support, doctors, community and family. COTA Victoria has campaigned for many years on the need for increased funding of community transport. We know the health impacts of isolation and loneliness on older people and how this is compounded by a lack of access
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
We want to support the Victorian Government to continue to play a significant role in ensuring that older people, particularly those with complex needs or those experiencing significant disadvantage, are able to access the support and services they need within their communities. With significant recent policy reform, government and the community must reframe how we
We are pleased to respond to the Government’s call for submissions regarding the need for regulation of mobility scooters, also known as motorised wheelchairs. While COTA Vic supports the introduction of some regulation, any changes need to be sensitive to the needs of older people so that they are not further disadvantaged.
As an advocacy organisation COTA Victoria welcomes the opportunity to comment on Victoria’s Draft 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy. Preparation for population change needs more emphasis on the ageing of the population and the changes required across all areas of infrastructure, transport and housing to meet the World Health Organisations’ benchmarks for healthy ageing. We recommend
