Would you like to help us spread the word about #OlderNotAlone? There are a number of resources and social media tiles for you to download and use here: oldernotalone.com/resources/

Confirmed funding cuts to Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) as a result of the 2023-24 Victorian state budget will jeopardise its effectiveness in the fight against elder abuse, putting older Victorians at further risk. Read our full media release: cotavic.org.au/news-items/vic…

Does this mean we have one person on the line? For the whole of Victoria? This is sad news as there has also been a 70% cut in Elder Abuse prevention service workers across Victoria. We join Seniors Rights Victoria in the fight to bring these matters to the community’s attention.

Together with Greater Shepparton, we're hosting a Planning Ahead for Seniors session at next week! 📅 6 July 2023 🕑 2pm AEST 📍 Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre (132 Welsford St, Shepparton, VIC) All are welcome -- no bookings required; just come along!

A free, hour-long online course by TorrensUni called Challenging Ageism has been designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to recognise and challenge ageism wherever you see it. Take part: torrens.edu.au/studying-with-…

"As we enter July, there are so many positive, exciting, and transformative things happening within COTA Victoria, Seniors Rights Victoria, and within the ageing well space in our state," writes our CEO, Chris Potaris, as part of his July 2023 update. More: cotavic.org.au/news-items/cot…

The July 2023 edition of our COTA Victoria Connects and Seniors Rights Victoria Newsletter is now available! Read now: cotavictoria.createsend.com/t/ViewEmailArc… Sign up for updates straight to your inbox: cotavic.org.au/get-involved/n…

No matter your query, our #COTAWISE information line is at your disposal, designed to make older people feel WISE – Welcome, Included, Supported and Empowered. Call 1300 135 090 or visit the COTA WISE website here: cotavic.org.au/information/wi… #OlderNotAlone

In case you missed our Education & Engagement Manager, Frankie Freeman speaking to #ageism in the workplace on ABC Melbourne's Conversation Hour, here's today's full episode: abc.net.au/melbourne/prog…

The Assistive Technology for All (#ATFA) campaign was featured in the Winter 2023 edition of Advocacy for Inclusion - Incorporating PWDACT's Canberra Disability Review! Read it here (ATFA is on page 121!): online.flippingbook.com/view/40516593/…

If you, or someone you know in Victoria is experiencing elder abuse, help is available through our confidential helpline on 1300 368 821.

A recent COTA Australia survey revealed 80% of older people had been impacted by increasing living costs, with the number who are "severely" impacted expected to rise over the next 12 months. The ABC News' Daniel Miles explains the situation. abc.net.au/news/2023-07-0…

Who commits elder abuse? And why? Dr Rachel Carson from AIFS and Helen Wallace, a Board member of EAAA and social work practice director at Caxton Legal Centre will discuss this question on 27 July. Be part of the conversation bit.ly/3PF7okL #eaaa #elderabuseactionaus

Nominations for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are NOW OPEN and close on 28 July! Amongst them, the COTA Victoria Senior Achiever Awards recognises significant contributions to local communities & Victoria. Learn more & access nomination forms: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/awards

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria have prepared a submission response to the Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria. Read our full submission here. cotavic.org.au/information/re…

There are a number of other ways to engage with, and to be kept informed of initiatives from, COTA Victoria: - Facebook: facebook.com/COTAVic/ - Instagram: instagram.com/COTA_Vic - Threads: threads.net/@COTA_Vic