It’s somewhat daunting to think that we’re in March already — the first few months of this new year appeared to have flown past. This would invariably have a lot to do with the significant focus and volume of work my dedicated team and valued volunteers continue to put into improving who COTA Victoria (COTA […]
Complete our online survey COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria invite our members and supporters to complete a short survey about us, our programs, and our services. This survey is comprised of 27 total questions, which we estimate will take between 10-15 minutes to finish. Those who complete the survey and live within Victoria can
Complete our online survey Are you a woman over 50 who has sought help with chronic pain over the past five years? The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria is keen to hear your experiences and views about pain management for older women. Your input via this short survey will help us contribute to a
When people are socially connected they are more likely to experience better physical health as well as mental and emotional wellbeing. Recent scientific evidence suggests that meaningful social networks and positive social relationships act as defence against loneliness and isolation, contributing to improved health and longevity. Ending Loneliness Together, a Partner of Bolton Clarke, have
We’re back on deck at COTA Victoria (COTA Vic) and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), with a true sense of purpose, focus, and intent. I hope you all had a safe and fabulous festive season, and that your new year has started with renewed passion and desire to continue putting the spotlight on the matters that
Download media release as PDF AusNet has awarded Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria a $30,000 Vulnerability Research Grant to investigate the impact of the energy transition on customers aged 65+, and to help inform AusNet’s plans to improve energy outcomes for older Victorians. This is the second year AusNet has funded the Vulnerability Research
Older Men New Ideas (OM:NI) is a program of COTA Victoria. OM:NI are men’s discussion groups in place for all men aged 50 and over to meet each other in an informal, social environment to share their knowledge and experiences. OM:NI men’s discussion groups have been running in Victoria since 2004, and are now found
Complete our online survey As a part of COTA Victoria’s Information and Lifelong Learning Program, funded through the Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, we are seeking to understand and utilise the lived experience of older Victorians to help us develop our education and engagement program. Between December 2023 and June 2024, COTA
Two grade 6 students, Roy Manning and Jake Grimshaw, have come to the aid of an older Victorian in need on Halloween night, prompting COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria to issue the heroes with special commendations. Jake and Roy were trick or treating in Ferntree Gully last Tuesday night, and arrived at the home
October is certainly a time for change… and celebration. Firstly, I’d like to acknowledge the retirement of Daniel Andrews as the Premier of Victoria and member for Mulgrave and thank him for his years of service to the state of Victoria. I also extend congratulations to Jacinta Allan – formerly the deputy premier and Minister
The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards provide the chance to celebrate the many senior Victorians who share their skills, experience, time, and energy with our community. Nominations for the awards’ six different categories are now open, and close on 28 July. Do you know an older Victorian who should be recognised for significant contributions
There’s no better way to celebrate one of COTA Victoria’s longest-serving volunteers, Chris Friday, than on the Friday of National Volunteer Week 2023. COTA Victoria celebrated Chris’ twentieth year of service with a special morning tea earlier in the week. Chris and her fellow volunteers Alicia Maclan and Meena Lalwani were awarded with certificates from
