COTA Victoria

Fitness hacks for over 60s to start 2022 stronger and for longer!

10 February 2022

Grand New Year’s resolutions are usually abandoned and forgotten by March. But small changes can help to build healthy habits that are sustainable for the long term.

exercise, fitness, healthy living, Living Longer Living Stronger

Have your say on food quality in Victoria’s aged care centres and public hospitals

11 November 2019

As part of an audit into public-sector aged care and hospital food standards, the Government is seeking your contributions to two surveys. Your responses will inform the revised nutrition standards and guidelines.

aged care, healthy living, surveys and research

Making exercise a priority

15 July 2019

Most of us know that life is better when we are fitter, stronger and more agile. But how do we stick with it and make exercise a daily activity? Read the tips from women who have been exercising consistently for decades with Living Longer Living Stronger - and reaping the benefits.

active ageing, exercise, fitness, healthy living, Living Longer Living Stronger

2018-2019 Pre-Budget Submission

1 November 2018, COTA Submissions

We want to support the Victorian Government to continue to play a significant role in ensuring that older people, particularly those with complex needs or those experiencing significant disadvantage, are able to access the support and services they need within their communities.

accessibility, affordable housing, ageism, alcohol and drug abuse, elder abuse, energy, healthy living, homelessness, mental health, peer educator, Seniors Information Victoria, social inclusion, transport

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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

Victorian Oral Health Alliance Joint Statement

3 June 2018, COTA Submissions

Community, welfare and health groups have banded together to urge the Victorian Government to act on the parlous state of public dental funding.

dental health, healthcare system, healthy living, oral health, Victorian Government, Victorian Oral Health Alliance

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