COTA Victoria

COTA Victoria 2022 election event: Make Victoria age friendly

28 September 2022

We at COTA think of ageing as a time of opportunity. To realise this vision, what do we need to pitch to the next Victorian Government?

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

Sector unites: advocating for Assistive Technology for All!

11 March 2022

With a federal election looming, now is the time to influence change and secure timely, affordable access to assistive technology for everyone who needs it. Throw your support behind the campaign by registering for our campaign event and receiving your digital supporter pack.

assistive technology, Assistive technology for all

Get your conversations brewing for Ageism Awareness Day on 1 October

13 September 2021

To tackle ageism, we need to know it and name it. COTA Victoria and Every Age Counts are asking you to help by hosting a morning tea for Ageism Awareness Day on 1 October.

age discrimination, ageism, Ageism Awareness Day, discrimination

Free exercise classes for all abilities? Yes please!

13 February 2021

COTA Victoria is excited to team with Victoria Together to create a library of exercise programs specifically designed for older people of all fitness abilities. Inspired by our Living Longer Living Stronger sessions, we have called these videos the Living Stronger Exercise Series.

fitness, Living Stronger Exercise Series, Victoria Together

Community eye health webinar presented by The Vision Initiative

13 February 2021

The Vision Initiative is the Victorian Government’s public health response to the National Framework for Action to Promote Eye Health and Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss.

blindness, Vision, vision loss

Ageism: A conversation in the context of COVID-19

23 November 2020

Older people have been disproportionately affected by this global pandemic. The need for a more inclusive, accessible and resilient society is clear.

age discrimination, ageism, EveryAGE Counts

Great Getaways are back

23 November 2020

To get back into the swing of Great Getaways and attending camps gently, Australian Camps Association has organised a day activity at Oasis Camp in the Dandenong Ranges on Saturday 5th of December 2020.

Camping

The exercise smorgasbord

11 October 2020

Have you ever thought about your exercise options as an all-you-can-eat buffet? When we have a full table of diverse food set out in front of us, we’re unlikely to just choose just one dish. Our exercise should be just the same!

exercise, strength as we get older, Strength For Life, strength training

Fabulous Forties Online Dance Party

14 July 2020

Next week, on Thursday 23 July at 3.00 pm, COTA Victoria is hosting the first of many Seniors Festival events. Our Fabulous Forties Online Dance Party will celebrate the music of the 1940s and feature memorable cinematic moments too.

Online Dance Party, Senior’s Festival Reimagined