COTA Victoria

Staying healthy through the pandemic

11 May 2020

Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to keep up your everyday health practices - especially if you have a chronic health condition. Things like bulk-billed telehealth appointments, free flu vaccinations and remote prescription management make it possible to look after your heal

flu vaccine, health, healthy ageing, telehealth

Glaucoma Awareness Week

16 March 2020

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide – but early detection and treatment can slow or stop the disease.

eye test, glaucoma, health, high eye pressure

Have your say on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of older Victorians

13 May 2019

We want our submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System to be informed by the experiences of older Victorians, so we are holding three teleconference consultations to hear your ideas.

health, loneliness, mental health, Royal Commission into Mental Health, social isolation, submissions, wellbeing

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

Landmark report highlights the impact of the rising cost of living for older people

5 December 2018

COTA Victoria is today calling for more actions to reduce the cost of living pressures for older Victorians in response to a new landmark national report launched today in Canberra.

age discrimination, ageing population, consumer rights, cost of living, employment, financial security, health, home and aged care, housing, later life planning, older Australians, older people, State of the Older Nation, transport

Improving support for older Victorian’s dental health

18 June 2018

The Victorian Oral Health Alliance (VOHA) is an alliance of health, professional and consumer bodies, urging the Government to reverse the decline in access to public dental care.

dental care, health, healthy living, oral health