Media releases

Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and Better Health Network (BHN) have announced a new Health Justice Partnership that will provide SRV’s expertise in elder abuse intervention and prevention to older Victorians receiving care from BHN.

COTA Victoria and SRV are proud to announce their participation in the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee, and will continue their work to ensure Victoria remains a place where older people can age well.

COTA Victoria and SRV welcome the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024 as a step toward a fairer and more accountable retirement village sector. However, more work is needed to fully support and protect older Victorians living in retirement villages.

Ten incredible older Victorians were today honoured with the COTA Victoria Senior Achiever Award as part of the larger 2024 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards program.

A new report from Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria is the result of an AusNet Vulnerability Research Grant, and has gathered the perspectives of older Victorians on the shift to cleaner and more sustainable energy.

International advocate and policy specialist Ben Rogers has been appointed CEO of COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria, its Board of Directors has today announced.

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) are pleased to announce their inclusion in the Victorian Government’s Public Health and Wellbeing External Sector Advisory Group (ESAG). 

Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria are urging all Victorians to come together this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), 15 June, and rally around the right of older people to feel safe and live free from fear.

Seniors Rights Victoria, COTA, HAAG, and the City of Melbourne will showcase the creative and compassionate efforts of Victorians around the state on the eve of WEAAD 2024.

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria celebrate the announcement of the Senior Victorians Advisory Committee, and emphasise its importance in ensuring Victoria continues to be a place where older people can age well.

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) welcome the Victorian Budget 2024-25, which focuses on relief for families and enhanced support for victim survivors of family violence. However, as the Victorian population continues to age, more needs to be done to support this vital cohort.

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria advises that Chris Potaris has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 May 2024. In his place, the Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Ben Rogers as Interim CEO while a permanent replacement is found.