Housing and Accomodation Archives

Member briefing | Victoria’s Housing Statement: What does it mean for older people?

27 September 2023, COTA Publication

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) are pleased to provide this initial briefing for members on what the Statement means for older people, particularly those who may be facing uncertain housing futures.

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Involvement of older Victorians key to our state’s new housing statement

20 September 2023

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) welcome the launch of Victoria’s Housing Statement – The Decade Ahead 2024-2034, which should serve to increase housing availability and affordability in the state. However, successful implementation to deliver on the true potential value of this inves

Submission response to the Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria

13 July 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are concerned about the current housing challenges facing older Victorians, who are increasingly impacted by increased rental prices and low available rental housing stock as the number of older renters increases. It is becoming progressively difficult...

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COTA Victoria & Seniors Rights Victoria welcome a federal budget that delivers cost of living support for older Victorians

10 May 2023

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) have welcomed the federal budget, which last night delivered vital cost of living support for older Victorians and will deliver immediate benefits as we enter a challenging winter period.

Submission to the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 – Exposure Draft Bill

3 May 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and SRV welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next stage of the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (the Act). We are particularly pleased that the Victorian Government is continuing with this long overdue reform and providing further opportunity for feedback...

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Submission to review of Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021-51

21 April 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next update of Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy.

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A new link between trusted health services and aged care services

20 March 2023

Primary Health Networks across the country have now commissioned Care Finder organisations to focus on older adults who might otherwise fall through the cracks. This local approach will ensure Care Finder services are tailored to support the specific needs of vulnerable older adults.

COTA Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-2025

15 February 2023, COTA Publication

Our COTA Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-2025 will ensure we can continue to support older Victorians over the next three years and beyond. The Strategic Plan clearly defines our pathway for the future, and is based on our positive and pragmatic perspective of ageing in Victoria. It is based around fo

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What’s in the budget for older Victorians?

15 May 2022

Victoria’s budget was handed down in early May. There are some wins for older Victorians – but also major gaps. Our Policy and Advocacy team has the rundown on the measures across health, transport, housing, aged care, cost of living, elder abuse, and digital and social inclusion.

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Review of the Victorian Retirement Villages Act

15 May 2022

The retirement villages industry has changed, introducing new risks and challenges for residents. Now, the Victorian Government is reviewing the law on retirement villages to address shortcomings in the sector and foster innovation.

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