COTA Victoria

Green Sages focus on climate change

20 April 2020

On March 10, COTA Green Sages hosted a successful seminar on the health effects of climate change, featuring guest speaker Heather Lawson from enliven. We learned how we can adapt to the increasing effects of climate change.

climate change, Green Sages

MEDIA RELEASE: Red Alert for Older Victorians on Heat Stress Today

9 December 2019

COTA Victoria has issued a Red Alert on the dangers of heat stress for older Victorians today as temperatures are expected to hit 38 degrees.

climate change, heat stress, hot weather

MEDIA RELEASE: ‘Plan it Cool on Hot Days’ – reducing the risk of heat stress older community members

29 November 2019

Older members of the community and their carers are being urged to take advantage of information and alerts on extreme heat warnings to ‘Plan it Cool’ to reduce the risk of heat stress.

climate change, heat stress, hot weather

Inquiry into Tackling Climate Change in Victorian Communities

12 September 2019, COTA Submissions

COTA Green Sages provides actions and suggestions for the Inquiry into Tackling Climate Change in Victorian Communities.

climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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