Notice of Special General Meeting (SGM)
23 November 2023
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria will hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) on a date to be named in the future.
Type: Information
Halloween Heroes: Two Grade 6 students come to the aid of an injured older Victorian
6 November 2023
Two grade 6 students, Roy Manning and Jake Grimshaw, have come to the aid of an older Victorian in need on Halloween night, prompting COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria to issue the heroes with special commendations.
Victorians can have their say on the future of aged care
9 August 2023
Victorians can help COTA Victoria, Seniors Rights Victoria and our friends at COTA Australia, the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) and Elder Rights Advocacy inform the Australian Government of your views on two major reforms.
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria celebrate Aged Care Employee Day 2023
7 August 2023
Today, 7 August, is Aged Care Employee Day. COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) join countless other organisations in the celebration of residential care, home care, and retirement living staff who care for over 1.5 million older Australians, including approximately 400,000 Victorians.
Celebrating Karen Ivanka’s 21 years of service
3 August 2023
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are proud to highlight twenty-one years of service from the invaluable Karen Ivanka.
Changes to gas in Victorian homes: All you need to know
2 August 2023
The Victorian Government DEECA has announced that all new homes will be all-electric from January 2024, prompting concerns from older Victorians about what that means for gas usage in their own homes.
COTA Victoria seeks to reassure owners of existing dwellings...
Breaking down barriers to exercise
27 July 2023
COTA Victoria understands the importance of getting active or staying active for the health and wellbeing of older people, especially those with a disability, and have been working on a project to break down some of the barriers that can limit older people from fully engaging with exercise activitie
Nominations now open for the 2023 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards
12 July 2023
Do you know an older Victorian who should be recognised for significant contributions to local communities and Victoria? Nominate them as a recipient of the COTA Victoria Senior Achiever Award!
The ageing body and what you should know about chronic venous disease
29 June 2023
As we age, it is essential to stay informed about various health conditions that can impact our well-being. One such condition is chronic venous disease, a prevalent and multifaceted vascular disorder that impacts approximately 60% of the global population.
Tell us your views on Victorian Household Concessions
30 May 2023
COTA Victoria is keen to know what you think about the Victorian Government’s Household Concession Program and how well it serves older Victorians.
Your input will help us advocate to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing on possible enhancements to the program.