Victorian Government Archives

Submission response to the Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria

13 July 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are concerned about the current housing challenges facing older Victorians, who are increasingly impacted by increased rental prices and low available rental housing stock as the number of older renters increases. It is becoming progressively difficult...

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Submission to the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 – Exposure Draft Bill

3 May 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and SRV welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next stage of the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (the Act). We are particularly pleased that the Victorian Government is continuing with this long overdue reform and providing further opportunity for feedback...

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Priorities for older Victorians: Submission for the Victorian State Budget 2023-2024

10 February 2023, COTA Submissions

In this document, COTA Victoria is providing a key list of funding initiatives that warrant serious consideration across Victorian Government portfolios. We have focussed on four priorities that require timely attention over the next year – in the 2023-24 Victorian State Budget and beyond.

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Budget Submission February 2021 on public oral health services

19 February 2021, COTA Submissions

The presents a case for urgent action to address the short and long-term impacts on Victorian’s oral health caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It then proposes a series of measures for the May 2021 Victorian Budget to address these key issues and pressures faced by both consumers and services.

The Victorian Oral Health Alliance

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Bidding for older Victorians: COTA Victoria’s report card on the 2020-21 state budget

15 December 2020, COTA Submissions

In our 2020-21 pre-budget submission, we asked the Victorian Government to increase investment in a range of services and infrastructure to help Victorians age well. This report card outlines our response to the 2020-21 state budget, handed down by Treasurer, Tim Pallas on 24 November.

age-friendly communities, bidding for older Victorians, Digital Inclusion, elder abuse, mature workers, transport

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Inquiry into the Victorian Government’s Response to COVID-19

29 September 2020, COTA Submissions

This submission captures events that had unfolded between the first Government-imposed lockdown that occurred in March and the end of June 2020.

Victorian Government’s Response to COVID-19

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Inquiry into Homelessness

18 May 2020, COTA Submissions

As people age, changes in their physical and economic circumstances can have a profound impact on their housing requirements. This submission to the Inquiry into Homelessness highlights the rising rate of homelessness amongst Victoria's ageing population.

Housing and Homelessness, Victorian Inquiry into Homelessness

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Inquiry into the increase in Victoria’s road toll and the adequacy of road safety approaches

10 February 2020, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria believes it is time to take a public health approach to planning for future trends in regards to the increasing Victorian road toll. Our ageing population should be a major consideration in determining road safety priorities and investment decisions.

older drivers, older pedestrians, Pedestrian Deaths, road safety, road toll

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Bidding for older Victorians

30 January 2020, COTA Submissions

As the Victorian Government develops its next budget, COTA Victoria call for investment in six key areas. These include liveable communities, skills and jobs for mature aged workers, transport, promoting digital fairness, planning for change and a safer Victoria.

age-friendly communities, bidding for older Victorians, Digital Inclusion, elder abuse, mature workers, transport

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Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

9 July 2019, COTA Submissions

Summary of issues impacting on the mental health outcomes of older Victorians and recommendations on how to best support the mental health of older people into the future.

mental health, Mental Health System, Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, Victoria’s Mental Health System

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