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International Women’s Day

12:00am, 8 March 2023, Worldwide

International Women’s Day takes place on 8 March and is decribed by the International Women's Development Agency as "a day for us to join voices with people around the world and shout our message for equal rights loud and clear: 'Women’s rights are human rights!'"

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A circle of friends

1 February 2023

Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) is a men’s discussion group developed by COTA Victoria that provides a safe, confidential and respectful space for men to share their thoughts, experiences and ideas. A recent area meeting in Pakenham saw 35 members come together from over 6 regions.

Monash University study − digital solutions for healthy ageing

13 May 2022

Monash University is evaluating a new online assessment tool to improve functional abilities in older Australians. If you live on the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, can use a computer and are motivated to remain as independent as possible, contact the researchers.

healthy ageing research, LiveUp

It’s election time – help us advocate for change

19 April 2022

We now have a window of opportunity to advocate for equitable access to assistive technology. You can help the campaign by asking candidates in your electorate to sign our pledge and commit themselves to helping establish a national assistive technology program.

Federal Election, Federal Elections

Join our Policy Development Committee

11 March 2022

We’re looking for two new members to join the COTA Victoria Policy Development Committee. If you’re interested in influencing public policy to advance the rights, interests and futures of older Victorians, we want to hear from you.

Policy, Policy Development Committee

CEO’s message

22 November 2021

Spring is well and truly here, and in true Victorian fashion we’re regularly having all seasons in one day. I hope you’re emerging from lockdown and have caught up with loved ones, or made plans to.

CEO's Message

Extra bright spark

11 November 2021

How many electricians does it take to change a light globe? For Simon Templar from OM-NI Pakenham, it turned out that two wasn’t quite enough.

Golden Days Radio continues a lifelong passion for Peter Thomas

12 September 2021

For Peter Thomas, 78, retirement hasn’t meant the end of a lifelong passion for television and radio. After an extraordinary broadcasting career, Peter was drawn to volunteer as a presenter for GDR95.7fm Golden Days Radio, a unique community broadcasting station run for and by seniors.

GDR95.7 fm, Golden Days Radio, volunteering, volunteers

Have a say Victoria’s new adult mental health services

11 September 2021

Before the end of 2026, the Victorian Government will set up around 60 new Local Services across the state. The Local Services will be an important part of Victoria’s new mental health and wellbeing system, making it easy for people 26+ to get mental health treatment and support close to home.

mental health services, Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

Victorian Seniors Festival 2021 update

11 September 2021

Keep’n on – that’s the theme of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival, which recognises the resilience of senior Victorians. While live events in the Melbourne CBD have been cancelled, there’s still an exciting program of online performances...

Seniors Festival, Victorian Seniors Festival