There is not one person in Australia who has not been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic safety measures that have brought everyone to a point where we can no longer engage in activities that made up our daily routines. The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria is excited to bring you a valuable new resource […]
A new COVID-19 hotline will help older Australians get the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic, providing an accessible one-stop source for personal support, questions and up-to-date guidelines. Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, National Seniors Australia, Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) and Dementia Australia have banded together, supported
Media Release | 25 March 2020 Breaking Down the Fear and Anxiety of Isolation for Older Australians ….. the sound of a friendly understanding voice on the end of the phone should never be underrated The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria said the telephone will play a major role in supporting older people who find
The 2019-2020 Victorian State Budget makes small offerings and fails to deliver on budget priorities for older Victorians experiencing elder abuse and needing equipment and community transport. Whilst the Andrew’s Government recognises that 1.25 million older Victorians help make our state and nation strong and prosperous, the state budget has failed to deliver on critical
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System – the first Royal Commission of its kind in Australia – will make recommendations about how to best support the mental health of Victorians. The Commission’s investigations will focus on early intervention and prevention, so we need to start thinking critically about the things that help us
