social inclusion Archives

MEDIA RELEASE: Older Victorians must be highest priority during renewed restrictions

8 July 2020

All Victorians are being urged to look out for their older friends and relatives during this new period of restrictions to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.

COVID-19, new restrictions, older Victorians, Pandemic, social inclusion

MEDIA RELEASE: Digital divide aged care challenge for older people

24 April 2020

Many older victims of the COVID-19 pandemic have significant challenges in bridging the digital divide as they face the issue of dealing with isolation and illness.

aged care, COVID-19, digital divide, social inclusion

CEO’s message

20 April 2020

Despite the challenges of the current environment, we're continuing to provide services and advocacy for older Victorians.

coronavirus, COVID-19, social distancing, social inclusion

Older men get together while staying apart

20 April 2020

Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) groups around the state are adapting to the COVID-19 crisis with positivity and resilience, finding new ways to meet while staying safe at home.

OM:NI, online activities, social inclusion

Older people staying connected

20 April 2020

COTA Victoria volunteers Anita and Dwight Smith have found creative ways to keep people connected and supported in their Keilor Retirement Village community.

COVID-19, social distancing, social inclusion

MEDIA RELEASE: It is the little things that count

31 March 2020

COTA Victoria said today that it will be the personal little things that family, friends and neighbours do for older Australians to help them cope as Australia combats the spread of COVID-19.

coronavirus, Digital Inclusion, digital literacy, social inclusion

MEDIA RELEASE: Christmas Day can be the Loneliest Day of the Year

23 December 2019

COTA Victoria today urged people to use the art of conversation with family, friends, neighbours and strangers to breakdown the loneliness and isolation experienced by many people during Christmas.

A Pat Chat and a Walk a Day, loneliness, social inclusion

‘A Pat, Chat and a Walk a Day’ helps keep the doctor away

11 November 2019

Learn how your dog can help you live longer, with COTA Victoria’s new ‘A Pat, Chat and a Walk a Day’ campaign. Pets play a vital role in encouraging millions of older Australians to exercise, as well as providing comfort, companionship and opportunities to socialise.

A Pat Chat and a Walk a Day, pets, social inclusion, walking

Have you heard of the Blue Zones?

11 November 2019

From Greece to Japan, the ‘Blue Zones’ are pockets of the world where people have fewer chronic conditions and en masse live longer. What are the secrets to their health and longevity? Research has uncovered some very interesting findings.

loneliness, social inclusion, Strength For Life

Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

18 April 2019

Late last year, the Victorian Government announced the establishment of a Royal Commission into Mental Health – the first of its kind in Australia.

disability, mental health, Royal Commission, Royal Commission into Mental Health, social inclusion, wellbeing