Digital Inclusion Archives

Policy Position on digital inclusion and access to information

1 September 2021

Older Victorians continue to experience high rates of digital exclusion. This places them at increased risk of becoming marginalised and disempowered as more and more services move online.

Digital Inclusion

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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MEDIA RELEASE: It is the little things that count

31 March 2020

COTA Victoria said today that it will be the personal little things that family, friends and neighbours do for older Australians to help them cope as Australia combats the spread of COVID-19.

coronavirus, Digital Inclusion, digital literacy, social inclusion

MEDIA RELEASE: Breaking down the fear and anxiety of isolation for older Australians

25 March 2020

The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria said the telephone will play a major role in supporting older people who find themselves isolated and dealing with the fear of contracting the Coronavirus, which is causing increased anxiety in the community.

COVID-19, Digital Inclusion, digital literacy, social isolation

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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MEDIA RELEASE: Digital Divide Challenge for Older People in Bushfire Recovery

14 January 2020

Tina Hogarth-Clarke said many older victims of the bushfires could have a significant challenge in bridging the digital divide as they deal with the loss of personal information in the tragic fires.

bushfires, Digital Inclusion, technology

MEDIA RELEASE: Older Australians prioritise aged care, but the major parties don’t!

13 May 2019

Health, pensions also election priorities but seniors will also cast votes for climate change action, economic management, quality education and fair taxation.

Digital Inclusion, Employment Discrimination, Federal Election, Federal Election 2019, health, Housing and Homelessness, Newstart, superannuation