Health and Wellbeing Archives

Submission to consultation on Victorian cancer plan 2024-2028

9 November 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria has a strong interest in the health of Victorians over 50 and recognises cancer as one of the biggest health concerns among older people. The new Victorian Cancer Plan 2024-2028 is a key opportunity to ensure optimal outcomes and positive health experiences for older Victorians.

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Halloween Heroes: Two Grade 6 students come to the aid of an injured older Victorian

6 November 2023

Two grade 6 students, Roy Manning and Jake Grimshaw, have come to the aid of an older Victorian in need on Halloween night, prompting COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria to issue the heroes with special commendations.

Investing in an Ageing Victoria: Submission for the Victorian State Budget 2024/25

2 November 2023, COTA Submissions

In presenting this document, COTA Victoria has provided a select list of funding initiatives that warrant serious consideration across Victorian Government portfolios. We have focussed on five priority areas that require support in the 2024/25 Victorian State Budget. We see these as the key pillars

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Response to Issues Paper: A stronger, more diverse and independent community sector

24 October 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Department of Social Services issues paper on the way in which the Commonwealth Government supports the community sector through grant-based funding.

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Victorian Seniors Festival 2023 Town Hall Dance (Hawthorn, VIC)

7:00pm, 6 October 2023, Hawthorn Town Hall (Level 1/360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122)

Town Hall Dances will take place at Melbourne Town Hall on Monday 2 October from 12:00pm (midday) and Hawthorn Town Hall on Friday 6 October from 7:00pm.

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Victorian Seniors Festival 2023 Town Hall Dance (Melbourne, VIC)

12:00pm, 2 October 2023, Melbourne Town Hall (90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000)

Town Hall Dances will take place at Melbourne Town Hall on Monday 2 October from 12:00pm (midday) and Hawthorn Town Hall on Friday 6 October from 7:00pm.

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Breaking down barriers to exercise

27 July 2023

COTA Victoria understands the importance of getting active or staying active for the health and wellbeing of older people, especially those with a disability, and have been working on a project to break down some of the barriers that can limit older people from fully engaging with exercise activitie

The ageing body and what you should know about chronic venous disease

29 June 2023

As we age, it is essential to stay informed about various health conditions that can impact our well-being. One such condition is chronic venous disease, a prevalent and multifaceted vascular disorder that impacts approximately 60% of the global population.

On-demand webinar: Assistive Technology (AT)

18 May 2023, Multimedia

COTA Victoria was proud to hold a webinar on assistive technology (AT) support for CHSP providers, and the importance that AT provides for older people with disability to live a more independent and inclusive lifestyle within their community, workplace and home environments.

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Volunteer Terry Dooley on OM:NI men’s discussion groups

16 May 2023

Terry Dooley has been volunteering with COTA Victoria’s Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups since 2015.