The Victorian Active Ageing Partnership’s annual conference was this year centred on ‘Communication, older people and physical activity: Giving and receiving the message’. Held on Thursday 29 August, the event opened with an address by Victorian Commissioner for Senior Victorians Gerard Mansour, who reiterated the message that today’s older generation is more online and able […]
Are you someone who hopes to fit in some exercise among your list of daily activities – but finds weeks passing between sessions? You’re not alone. Research tells us that only 15% of older adults prioritise regular exercise. The Department of Health recommends that older Australians aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise activity each
Out and About is a publication for people aged 60+ with information about healthy ageing activities and events in the City of Melbourne – which extends beyond the CBD to include Carlton, Docklands, East Melbourne, Kensington, North Melbourne, South Wharf and West Melbourne. The latest Out and About, just released, covers activities from July to December 2019. Activities
The Monash University Nutrition & Exercise Clinic is looking for active older adults 50 years and over to come join us for a exciting research study. Muscle loss occurs naturally, as we age and we know that after the age of 40, adults can lose 3-8% of their total muscle mass per decade with more
A new bilingual book in English and Chinese, A Golden Age in Flemington: 10 Years of Active Ageing will be launched on Tuesday 26th March. It provides a case study for service providers working with CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) populations or those interested in learning more about multiculturalism and ageing The book documents the
As an advocacy organisation COTA Victoria welcomes the opportunity to comment on Victoria’s Draft 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy. Preparation for population change needs more emphasis on the ageing of the population and the changes required across all areas of infrastructure, transport and housing to meet the World Health Organisations’ benchmarks for healthy ageing. We recommend
