Fairer Energy Deal a win for all consumers COTA Victoria commends the Victorian Government’s introduction of a fair and efficient regulated energy deal for consumers. From the 1st July 2019, The Victorian Default Offer (VDO) gives all Victorians access to a mid-range, simple, no traps, good value deal. Consumers can now look at a ‘discount […]
Accessible and assisted transport is vital for older people to reach services, support, doctors, community and family. COTA Victoria has campaigned for many years on the need for increased funding of community transport. We know the health impacts of isolation and loneliness on older people and how this is compounded by a lack of access
How does a mature well-educated, white middle class woman suddenly find herself facing homelessness and poverty? Jane Gilmore believes she is ‘lucky’. Her education, her mum and her ability to access resources has meant poverty but survival. It has also meant dealing with humiliation, shame and loss of hope. ‘Divorce, debt and redundancy had crashed
Community, welfare and health groups have banded together to urge the Victorian Government to act on the parlous state of public dental funding, in light of new data showing a dramatic increase in public dental waiting lists to 19.5 months, up 4.5 months in the last year. The Victorian Oral Health Alliance (VOHA) is concerned
