COTA Victoria

Have your say: COTA Victoria’s Community Consultation Series

22 November 2023

As a part of COTA Victoria's Information and Lifelong Learning Program, funded through the Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, we are seeking to understand and utilise the lived experience of older Victorians to help us develop our education and engagement program.

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.

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

National Volunteer Week 2023: Honouring one of COTA Victoria’s longest-serving volunteers

19 May 2023

There's no better way to celebrate one of COTA Victoria's longest-serving volunteers, Chris Friday, than on the Friday of National Volunteer Week 2023.

National Volunteers Week 2023: Imparting knowledge

17 May 2023

COTA Victoria volunteer Anita Smith is the co-author of “Death of a Partner,” a major COTA Victoria publication.

Volunteer Terry Dooley on OM:NI men’s discussion groups

16 May 2023

Terry Dooley has been volunteering with COTA Victoria’s Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups since 2015.

All about OM:NI: Discussion groups for older men

4 April 2023

“It’s all based on positive ageing; healthy ageing,” added COTA Victoria Volunteer Peer Educator, John Doutch, detailing the Narre Warren OM:NI group in action. “We’re talking about people keeping their bodies fit and healthy,” he continued. "Mentally, spiritually, & psychologically."

Claim the new round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus for all Victorian households

23 March 2023

This year, the Victorian Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus is on offer to all Victorian households that use the Victorian Energy Compare website to find a good deal on electricity. And if you need help to apply, there’s assistance available.

$250 Power Saving Bonus

A new link between trusted health services and aged care services

20 March 2023

Primary Health Networks across the country have now commissioned Care Finder organisations to focus on older adults who might otherwise fall through the cracks. This local approach will ensure Care Finder services are tailored to support the specific needs of vulnerable older adults.

In celebration of SRV’s longest serving volunteer, Jennifer Evans

14 March 2023

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 by reflecting upon the work of Jennifer Evans, SRV’s longest serving volunteer.