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The Department of Justice and Community Safety has proposed three options for remaking the VCAT fee Regulations. COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria support Option 3.
In making this submission, we highlight the importance of specifically addressing the needs of older people, both as a large proportion of those living with a disability and in relation to other aspects of ageing that also impact on accessibility and support needs
COTA Victoria commends the current draft Community Infrastructure Plan; the feedback provided through this submission is intended to strengthen the Plan rather than reframe it.
Evidence suggests that elder abuse is a significant, growing, and distinct form of family violence that intersects with suicide risk in later life yet remains inadequately captured within current systems. Improving the visibility of elder abuse across prevention, service delivery, data collection, and coronial investigation is critical to strengthening DFSV-related suicide prevention and ensuring that older people are not overlooked in policy, practice, and reform efforts.
COTA Conversations returns for a new year on Monday, 2 February with a special series that shines a spotlight on the well-deserving winners of the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards program.
In 2024–25, the advocacy of COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria helped drive meaningful change across elder abuse prevention, cost-of-living pressures, housing security, and community inclusion.
As we head to a state election in November, COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria want to understand how older Victorians experience voting.
We want to hear from older Victorians with a disability about their communication needs, preferences, and concerns, especially when using community aged care services.
We’re pleased to offer our members and supporters the opportunity to complete two new surveys that will drive upcoming advocacy efforts at COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria.
The offices of COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria will be closed between 4.00 pm AEDT on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 and 10.00 am AEDT on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Download full publication as PDF Older Victorians play vital roles leading advocacy and action to improve communities. They do this
Are you an older Victorian interested in taking on a leadership role in your community? This resource outlines practical first steps to help you get started.
