Health and Wellbeing Archives

Will the State Budget deliver what older Victorians want?

13 April 2022

COTA Victoria is calling on Victorian State Government to prioritise significant spending on mobility, transport and digital inclusion for older people in the upcoming May budget.

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.

Living Longer Living Stronger

A thank you to Pakenham OM:NI

11 March 2022

Diane Shottle shares a touching tribute to the Pakenham OM:NI men’s discussion group  a source of much enjoyment and support to her husband, Terry, in the last year of his life.

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Free forum − Legal Matters for Older Fellas

11 March 2022

Planning ahead needn’t be overwhelming. OM:NI men’s groups and Seniors Rights Victoria are teaming up for a free forum that will give older men easy-to-understand information on this important topic.

Planning ahead

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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Policy Position on State Government’s role in providing care and support to ageing Victorians

17 January 2022

Older Victorians must have access to a broad range of integrated services and supports to enable them to: Maintain their health and wellbeing as they age; Remain living in their own homes for as long as possible; Maintain their wellbeing and connection to their community if and when they enter...

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Summer already? Time flies!

9 December 2021

Why does time seem to speed up as we get older? And why do some days feel faster than others? The answer is a reminder to stay active for a life that is – and feels – longer.

The simplest and fanciest Christmas cake recipe EVER!

8 December 2021

Mish shares her family's secret recipe for stained glass Christmas cake. Beautiful, delicious and deceptively simple, it makes a lovely gift or an impressive finish to your Christmas feasting. Enjoy!

Christmas cake, Xmas cake

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

Prioritising older Victorians in the state Budget

15 November 2021

Social wellbeing and community connection. Health and mobility. Transport. Access to information. Workforce participation. Protection from abuse. As the Victorian government gears up to develop next year’s budget, these are the important areas that need more funding.

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