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.
Type: Our Programs
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.
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.
CEO’s message, March 2023
1 March 2023
In last month’s message, I provided an overview of the extensive work we have undertaken within COTA Victoria over the past 8 months to significantly re-think our strategic direction. This introspective look at our 71-year history, programs, services and the outstanding work performed...