COTA Victoria

A huge success on accessible housing

17 May 2021

Signatories to a recent e-petition have helped to usher in a major change to the National Construction Code. This reform will increase the stock of accessible housing and make it easier for Australians to age in place.

accessibility, accessible homes, accessible housing

Transdev seeks people to join accessibility reference group

15 June 2020

Want to help make bus transport more accessible for older people and people with disability? Transdev Melbourne is looking for representatives to join its accessibility reference group.

accessibility, public transport, reference group, Transdev Melbourne

Campaign calls for equal access to assistive technology for older people with disability

10 February 2020

Together with an alliance of peak bodies and consumer representatives, we’re advocating for equal access to assistive technology for older people with disability.

accessibility, assistive technology, Assistive technology for all, ATFA, disability, National Disability Insurance Scheme

Assistive Technology for All campaign

16 December 2019

The Assistive Technology for All (AFTA) alliance launched its campaign last week with a submission to the Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety.

accessibility

Fairer Energy Deal a win for consumers

5 June 2019

COTA Victoria commends the Victorian Government’s introduction of a fair and efficient regulated energy deal for consumers.

accessibility, consumer rights, energy, essential services, Essential Services Commission, gas and electricity, gas and power, Victorian Default Offer, Victorian Government

Support Victoria’s grossly underfunded community transport

13 May 2019

Accessible and assisted transport is vital for older people to reach services, support, doctors, community and family. That’s why we’re urging everyone to support the Victorian Community Transport Association’s call for a fair share of funding.

accessibility, Government funding, public transport, transport, Victorian Government

Voting in the federal election

13 May 2019

With the federal election fast approaching, find out about all the accessible ways you can cast your vote.

accessibility, disability, Federal Election, Federal Election 2019, voting

Fair energy outcomes for Victorians

12 April 2019, COTA Submissions

Response to the Essential Services Commission draft advice on the Victorian Default Offer methodology.

accessibility, consumer rights, energy, essential services, Essential Services Commission, gas and electricity, Victorian Default Offer

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COTA Victoria’s priorities for the Victorian Government 2019-20 budget

1 April 2019, COTA Submissions

What will Victoria look like in 2031, 2041 or 2061? We need a vision now so we can deliver the best quality of life for our ageing population and our future selves.

accessibility, affordable housing, assistive technology, death, end of life, future, Government funding, Royal Commission into Mental Health, Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety, social inclusion

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Aged Care Navigation Trials break down barriers to accessing aged care

26 February 2019

Minister for Ageing, the Hon. Ken Wyatt today in Perth, launched the Aged Care System Navigator Trials in Perth to break downs barriers experienced by older Australians.

accessibility, aged care, aged care access, Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety