A COTA Victoria survey has found that many older women experiencing chronic pain struggle to find effective support and feel marginalised by health services that lack necessary empathy and understanding. Too often, women feel that they are expected to just be stoic and accept pain as an inevitable part of ageing.
COTA Victoria is pleased to have made a submission to the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain. We welcome the commitment to a targeted and holistic approach to pain as part of the Victorian Women’s Health program…
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria have provided input to the Inspector General for Aged Care’s next Progress Report on Implementation of Royal Commission on Aged Care Recommendations.
Access full submission Download briefing as PDF A major milestone in the reform of the aged care system was reached in December 2023 with the release of an Exposure Draft for a new Aged Care Act – the main legislation that will govern all Commonwealth-funded aged care services across Australia. The Commonwealth Government has developed
Download full submission as PDF Overview of submission COTA Victoria has a vital responsibility to our stakeholders to help ensure the new Act responds effectively to the Aged Care system in Victoria – characterised by a high proportion of public sector residential care, a large number of private-for-profit providers, and the departure of many local
Download full submission as PDF About this submission In introducing the feedback provided in this submission, it is important for COTA Victoria and SRV to acknowledge the commendable efforts of the state government in addressing family violence more broadly. This submission focuses specifically on elder abuse, a unique form of family violence, and addresses the
Download full joint submission COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria were pleased to contribute to “Getting the VDO right”, a joint submission to the Victorian Default Offer Review 2024-2025. The submission represents the shared view of leading Victorian community sector organisations and energy consumer advocates. It is a joint submission made by the Victorian Council
Download full submission as PDF COTA Victoria appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on ‘Achieving Greater Consistency in Laws for Financial Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA)’. SRV is the leading service in Victoria dedicated to protecting the rights of older adults and preventing elder abuse. SRV’s team of advocates, lawyers, and social workers
Download full submission as PDF COTA Victoria has a strong interest in the health of Victorians over 50 and recognises cancer as one of the biggest health concerns among older people. The new Victorian Cancer Plan 2024-2028 is a key opportunity to ensure optimal outcomes and positive health experiences for older Victorians. The growing predominance
Download full submission as PDF About this submission In presenting this document, COTA Victoria has provided a select list of funding initiatives that warrant serious consideration across Victorian Government portfolios. We have focussed on five priority areas that require support in the 2024/25 Victorian State Budget. We see these as the key pillars that support
Download full submission as PDF COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Transport Accessibility Strategy (the Strategy) and support the efforts to create an accessible transport network. Older people, including older people with a disability, are a key cohort that will be supported by the draft Strategy.
Download full submission as PDF COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Department of Social Services issues paper on the way in which the Commonwealth Government supports the community sector through grant-based funding. This is an important and timely discussion given the mounting pressures experienced by Community Service
