On 29 July, 31 mature aged graduates celebrated completing their Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). But the real celebration is that most of the graduates are now working. The Reach, Train, Employ project, managed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria in partnership with RMIT University and Good Shepherd Australia and […]
Older Australians earn valuable qualification in Ageing and Disability during COVID-19 The first cohort of 31 mature aged graduates will receive their Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) in partnership with RMIT University and Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand, as part of the Cities of Brimbank, Melton and Bacchus Marsh’s commitment in
The first cohort of 31 mature aged graduates will receive their Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) in partnership with RMIT University and Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand. It’s part of the Cities of Brimbank, Melton and Bacchus Marsh’s commitment in targeting unemployed mature workers over the age of 50. The Reach,
Download full submission as PDF 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. Our key asks were framed around six priority areas: Liveable communities that foster social participation of older people. Supporting mature aged workers to be sought
Participants in the Reach, Train, Employ pilot project are supported to re-skill and find paid work in the aged care and disability sectors. Demand for workers is growing in these sectors, with more than 17,000 new jobs expected in Victoria by 2023. As of March 2020, 19 people had joined the project and started a
Download full submission as PDF The Andrews Labor Government commitment to a fairer Victoria is welcomed by older Victorians, who share a desire to live in a State where we can all thrive. Yet, in this rich and vibrant state, systemic age discrimination that enables the expression of ageism in every day interactions, remains a
MEDIA RELEASE | 19 November 2019 COTA Australia welcomes long term approach to planning for older population and support for older Australians who choose to work Australia’s peak consumer body for older Australians today welcomed the Treasurer’s call for for a comprehensive policy approach to planning for an older population. Mr Yates said the fact
