COTA Victoria

How to avoid a Christmas debt spiral

11 November 2019

Christmas can be a costly time of year. Afraid of being stuck in a debt spiral? Read on to learn where to seek help online if you’re struggling to manage, and remember you can make a one-on-one appointment with COTA Victoria’s financial counsellor.

finance, financial counsellor

Reverse mortgages – are they right for you?

11 November 2019

Thinking about a reverse mortgage? COTA Victoria's financial counsellor has a few important resources for you to take note of first.

finance, financial counsellor, money

Death of a Partner

1 April 2019, COTA Publication

This free, practical guide tells you, clearly and simply, what you need to do after the death of a partner. The guide includes a simple checklist as well as detailed instructions and contact details for organisations that can help.

death, Death of a Partner, digital estates, finance, information, technology

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PC Super report highlights need for full retirement incomes review

10 January 2019

Today’s Productivity Commission inquiry final report into Australia’s superannuation system shows that Australia’s super system is not meeting the needs of a growing pool of retirees.

finance, retirement, superannuation

ESC Payment Difficulties Submission

3 June 2017, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria is pleased to comment briefly on the Essential Services Commission (ESC) Victoria’s new draft decision for its Payment Difficulties Framework.

Consumer Action Law Centre, Essential Services Commission, finance, financial hardship, gas and electricity, payment difficulties, Payment Difficulties Framework, pension

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Homes for Life: Towards an older persons housing strategy

3 November 2016, COTA Submissions

'Homes for Life: Towards an older persons housing strategy' has been developed by a coalition of non-government organisations concerned about the increasing housing affordability crisis facing our ageing population.

accomodation, affordable housing, finance, homelessness, housing rights, rental property, Residential Aged Care, residential tenancies

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2016 Victorian Gender Equality Strategy

3 April 2016, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria wishes to highlight the impact of gender inequality on older women and hopes to see the issues addressed in the Victorian Gender Equality Strategy.

carers, elder abuse, family violence, finance, financial services, gender equality, Listening Posts, older women, older workers, pay gap, poverty, superannuation, unpaid carers

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Victorian Gender Equality Strategy 2016 – Appendix

3 April 2016, COTA Submissions

A summary of the consultation results from COTA’s Gender Equality Listening Post are provided in this Appendix to the submission to the Victorian Gender Equality Strategy.

ageism, community education, Death of a Partner, family violence, finance, gender equality, housing, Listening Posts, lived experience, older women, older workers, pay gap, retirement housing, sexism, social inclusion, superannuation

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