COTA Victoria

Loneliness: What is it really all about?

22 March 2023

Loneliness is a mismatch between a person’s actual social connections and their desired relationships with others that is experienced as negative, uncomfortable, and emotionally distressing.

COTA Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-2025

15 February 2023, COTA Publication

Our COTA Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-2025 will ensure we can continue to support older Victorians over the next three years and beyond. The Strategic Plan clearly defines our pathway for the future, and is based on our positive and pragmatic perspective of ageing in Victoria. It is based around fo

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Heart Week

13 May 2022

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death for men and women around the world. Heart Week in early May is a great reminder to know the symptoms and make healthy lifestyle changes that reduce your risk.

Building upper body strength, slowly but surely

19 April 2022

Exercise doesn’t have to be a huge commitment – every little bit helps. That’s why we’ve put together our Random Acts of Exercise program, with a series of simple, fun activities you can do anywhere, anytime.

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The spirit lives strong for Living Longer Living Stronger

11 March 2022

After a difficult couple of years for the fitness industry, we’re thrilled to welcome a new studio to the Living Longer Living Stronger family. Reform Exercise in Moorabbin will run up to 50 classes every week, in a facility that has been tailor-made to cater to people of all abilities.

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If exercise were a pill, it would be a magic one!

10 February 2022

Getting back into an exercise routine after a break can be hard. But the sooner you start and the more you do, the better you'll feel. Joining a Living Longer Living Stronger program may be just the motivation that you need.

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Fitness hacks for over 60s to start 2022 stronger and for longer!

10 February 2022

Grand New Year’s resolutions are usually abandoned and forgotten by March. But small changes can help to build healthy habits that are sustainable for the long term.

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COTA Victoria’s Educator named National Fitness Educator of the Year

18 October 2021

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria’s Team Leader – Online Education, Michelle (Mish) Wright, has been named National Fitness Educator of the Year from Fitness Australia.

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Nutrition for older adults

14 October 2021

Health and nutrition aren’t one-size-fits-all. As we age, the focus needs to shift from losing weight to retaining the muscle that keeps us healthy and mobile. That means boosting protein intake and incorporating strength training into our routines.

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Safe return to exercise

11 July 2021

Returning to exercise when you’ve lost your momentum can be difficult - but it’s worth it. Here’s how to get back into your active routine after an interruption.

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