Accessing Assistive Technology (AT)
11:00am, 18 May 2023, Online, via Zoom (link will be provided via registered email)
Accessing Assistive Technology (AT)
Category: COTA Victoria
Planning Ahead for Seniors (Mildura, VIC)
10:30am, 23 March 2023, Mildura Sporting Precinct (684 Deakin Ave, Mildura, VIC, 3500)
Join Gary Ferguson from Seniors Rights Victoria and learn how to protect your rights as you grow older. Gary will also explore practical ways to plan for the future in this interactive session.
Light refreshments and a free ‘Take Control’ resource kit will be available on the day.
A new link between trusted health services and aged care services
20 March 2023
Primary Health Networks across the country have now commissioned Care Finder organisations to focus on older adults who might otherwise fall through the cracks. This local approach will ensure Care Finder services are tailored to support the specific needs of vulnerable older adults.
Information and education to plan for your future
17 March 2023
Seniors Rights Victoria's Planning Ahead project is an elder abuse prevention project with a primary focus on providing information and education on planning for the future and what steps older people can take now to ensure their decision making autonomy is maintained throughout their lives...
COTA Victoria responds to sharp rise in power bills
16 March 2023
COTA Victoria is very concerned by a massive rise in the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and its potential impact on older Victorians. While the VDO is not meant to be the best available price to consumers, more needs to be done to ensure older people can access and receive the support that they need
In celebration of SRV’s longest serving volunteer, Jennifer Evans
14 March 2023
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 by reflecting upon the work of Jennifer Evans, SRV’s longest serving volunteer.
CEO’s message, March 2023
1 March 2023
In last month’s message, I provided an overview of the extensive work we have undertaken within COTA Victoria over the past 8 months to significantly re-think our strategic direction. This introspective look at our 71-year history, programs, services and the outstanding work performed...
Protecting yourself from the possibility of financial abuse
27 February 2023
Giving out your banking details to someone you trust so they can help you with your shopping, bill paying, or banking is potentially highly dangerous to one’s financial security. However, we find it is all too common amongst our clients.
ATFA submission on future assistive technologies & home modifications scheme
22 February 2023
COTA Victoria has led the development of a submission on behalf of the Assistive Technology For All (ATFA) alliance in response to a recent paper on a future assistive technologies & home modifications (AT-HM) scheme to support the reformed in-home aged care program arriving in 2024.
COTA Victoria appoints three new board members
16 February 2023
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victora is pleased to welcome three new appointments – Hayley Hunter, Tanya O’Connor, and Mark Stokes – to its Board of Directors.