Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria
@cotavic.org.au
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria is the leading not-for-profit organisation representing the interests and rights of people aged 50+ in Victoria.
Visit https://cotavic.org.au to learn more.
Visit https://cotavic.org.au to learn more.
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Our events calendar is simply jam-packed with things to do over #VicSeniorsFestival!
From men's discussion groups, a women's leadership forum, the Plus 55 Social Club, Listening Posts, and more, there's something for everyone!
Find what's near you at seniorsrights.org.au/events/
From men's discussion groups, a women's leadership forum, the Plus 55 Social Club, Listening Posts, and more, there's something for everyone!
Find what's near you at seniorsrights.org.au/events/
October 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Our events calendar is simply jam-packed with things to do over #VicSeniorsFestival!
From men's discussion groups, a women's leadership forum, the Plus 55 Social Club, Listening Posts, and more, there's something for everyone!
Find what's near you at seniorsrights.org.au/events/
From men's discussion groups, a women's leadership forum, the Plus 55 Social Club, Listening Posts, and more, there's something for everyone!
Find what's near you at seniorsrights.org.au/events/
Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups are a place for all men aged 50 and over to meet each other in an informal, social environment to share their knowledge and experiences.
Learn more and take part using the link below.
Learn more and take part using the link below.
All about OM:NI: Discussion groups for older men | COTA Victoria
Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups are a place for all men aged 50 and over to meet and share experiences.
cotavic.org.au
October 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups are a place for all men aged 50 and over to meet each other in an informal, social environment to share their knowledge and experiences.
Learn more and take part using the link below.
Learn more and take part using the link below.
"Public transport is a lifeline for many older Victorians," our CEO, Ben Rogers, told The Age.
We support any measures to make PT safer and more accessible for the older Victorians who use it to remain connected and independent within their communities.
We support any measures to make PT safer and more accessible for the older Victorians who use it to remain connected and independent within their communities.
Pauline fell on a tram and broke her pelvis. Her final words still haunt her daughter
The 78-year-old, who suffered a broken pelvis, was left to call her own ambulance from the footpath because trams must return to the depot immediately after a serious incident.
www.theage.com.au
October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM
"Public transport is a lifeline for many older Victorians," our CEO, Ben Rogers, told The Age.
We support any measures to make PT safer and more accessible for the older Victorians who use it to remain connected and independent within their communities.
We support any measures to make PT safer and more accessible for the older Victorians who use it to remain connected and independent within their communities.
"It's a really simple change."
Speaking with ABC Drive's Prue Bentley, our CEO Ben Rogers explains what can be done to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo ID when surrendering their driver’s licence.
Learn more: cotavic.org.au/news/media-r...
Speaking with ABC Drive's Prue Bentley, our CEO Ben Rogers explains what can be done to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo ID when surrendering their driver’s licence.
Learn more: cotavic.org.au/news/media-r...
October 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
"It's a really simple change."
Speaking with ABC Drive's Prue Bentley, our CEO Ben Rogers explains what can be done to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo ID when surrendering their driver’s licence.
Learn more: cotavic.org.au/news/media-r...
Speaking with ABC Drive's Prue Bentley, our CEO Ben Rogers explains what can be done to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo ID when surrendering their driver’s licence.
Learn more: cotavic.org.au/news/media-r...
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria have produced a new guide titled "Your vote counts" ahead of 28 November's Victorian state election.
Our resource is not about who to vote for -- but rather, when, where, and how to cast your vote.
Access it using the link below.
Our resource is not about who to vote for -- but rather, when, where, and how to cast your vote.
Access it using the link below.
Your vote counts: An older person's guide to the 2026 Victorian state election | COTA Victoria
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria have produced this guide to alert older Victorians to new arrangements to support voting accessibility in the upcoming Victorian state election on 28 November...
cotavic.org.au
September 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria have produced a new guide titled "Your vote counts" ahead of 28 November's Victorian state election.
Our resource is not about who to vote for -- but rather, when, where, and how to cast your vote.
Access it using the link below.
Our resource is not about who to vote for -- but rather, when, where, and how to cast your vote.
Access it using the link below.
Barwon Community Legal Service, COTA Victoria, and Seniors Rights Victoria are calling on the Victorian Government to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo ID when surrendering their driver’s licence for medical reasons.
Read our full release using the link below.
Read our full release using the link below.
Give up your licence, not your identity: Government urged to protect older Victorians from losing photo ID when they stop driving | COTA Victoria
Barwon Community Legal Service, COTA Victoria, and Seniors Rights Victoria are calling on the Victorian Government to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo identification wh...
cotavic.org.au
September 30, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Barwon Community Legal Service, COTA Victoria, and Seniors Rights Victoria are calling on the Victorian Government to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo ID when surrendering their driver’s licence for medical reasons.
Read our full release using the link below.
Read our full release using the link below.
COTA Victoria’s Policy and Advocacy team invites its members to join one of two online listening post events that will allow you them share your experiences, priorities, and ideas for ageing well in Victoria.
Learn more and register using the link below.
Learn more and register using the link below.
COTA Victoria October 2026 listening posts
These sessions will allow you to share your experiences, priorities, and ideas for ageing well in Victoria.
events.humanitix.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM
COTA Victoria’s Policy and Advocacy team invites its members to join one of two online listening post events that will allow you them share your experiences, priorities, and ideas for ageing well in Victoria.
Learn more and register using the link below.
Learn more and register using the link below.
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We're #hiring!
We're on the lookout for a new Senior Community Lawyer who is passionate about social justice and wants to use their legal skills to make a real difference in the lives of older Victorians experiencing elder abuse.
Learn more and apply using the link below.
We're on the lookout for a new Senior Community Lawyer who is passionate about social justice and wants to use their legal skills to make a real difference in the lives of older Victorians experiencing elder abuse.
Learn more and apply using the link below.
Senior Community Lawyer - Seniors Rights Victoria – Job in Melbourne – COTA Victoria
Use your legal expertise to protect the rights of older Victorians. Join Seniors Rights Victoria as a Senior Community Lawyer (0.8 FTE).
www.ethicaljobs.com.au
September 16, 2026 at 1:18 AM
We're #hiring!
We're on the lookout for a new Senior Community Lawyer who is passionate about social justice and wants to use their legal skills to make a real difference in the lives of older Victorians experiencing elder abuse.
Learn more and apply using the link below.
We're on the lookout for a new Senior Community Lawyer who is passionate about social justice and wants to use their legal skills to make a real difference in the lives of older Victorians experiencing elder abuse.
Learn more and apply using the link below.
We’re pleased to advise that our Annual General Meeting 2026 will be held as a hybrid event on 17 November.
All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend and participate.
Learn more and register for in-person or online attendance using the link below.
All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend and participate.
Learn more and register for in-person or online attendance using the link below.
Notice of COTA Victoria Annual General Meeting 2026 | COTA Victoria
We’re pleased to advise that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 will be held as a hybrid event -- both in-person and online -- on 17 November 2026 between 10.30 am and 12.00 pm AEDT.
cotavic.org.au
September 13, 2026 at 11:24 PM
We’re pleased to advise that our Annual General Meeting 2026 will be held as a hybrid event on 17 November.
All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend and participate.
Learn more and register for in-person or online attendance using the link below.
All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend and participate.
Learn more and register for in-person or online attendance using the link below.
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We are #hiring!
Seniors Rights Victoria is on the lookout for a Senior Community Lawyer. This role combines client advocacy, legal representation, mentoring, community education and systemic advocacy.
Learn more and apply via Seek: au.seek.com/job/94444663
Seniors Rights Victoria is on the lookout for a Senior Community Lawyer. This role combines client advocacy, legal representation, mentoring, community education and systemic advocacy.
Learn more and apply via Seek: au.seek.com/job/94444663
Senior Community Lawyer Job in Melbourne VIC - SEEK
Join Seniors Rights Victoria as a Senior Community Lawyer and champion the rights of older Victorians.
au.seek.com
September 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM
We are #hiring!
Seniors Rights Victoria is on the lookout for a Senior Community Lawyer. This role combines client advocacy, legal representation, mentoring, community education and systemic advocacy.
Learn more and apply via Seek: au.seek.com/job/94444663
Seniors Rights Victoria is on the lookout for a Senior Community Lawyer. This role combines client advocacy, legal representation, mentoring, community education and systemic advocacy.
Learn more and apply via Seek: au.seek.com/job/94444663
For Scams Awareness Week in late August, our colleagues at COTA Australia hosted a webinar called "Learn the Signs and Protect Yourself Against Scams".
You can watch it in full below.
You can watch it in full below.
Scams Awareness Webinar 2026
YouTube video by COTA Australia
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September 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
For Scams Awareness Week in late August, our colleagues at COTA Australia hosted a webinar called "Learn the Signs and Protect Yourself Against Scams".
You can watch it in full below.
You can watch it in full below.
While stocks last, newly approved membership applicants will receive a free welcome pack, consisting of a tote bag, vacuum insulated bottle, notebook, and pen!
Sign up for membership and access full promotion terms and conditions at cotavic.org.au/get-involved...
Sign up for membership and access full promotion terms and conditions at cotavic.org.au/get-involved...
August 28, 2026 at 1:03 AM
While stocks last, newly approved membership applicants will receive a free welcome pack, consisting of a tote bag, vacuum insulated bottle, notebook, and pen!
Sign up for membership and access full promotion terms and conditions at cotavic.org.au/get-involved...
Sign up for membership and access full promotion terms and conditions at cotavic.org.au/get-involved...
Our CEO, Ben Rogers, recently sat down with Youi to discuss drivers license renewals.
“For many older Australians – particularly those who live in regional and rural areas... driving provides independence and increases connection to people, services and programs."
Access the article below.
“For many older Australians – particularly those who live in regional and rural areas... driving provides independence and increases connection to people, services and programs."
Access the article below.
Senior Driver’s Licence Renewal Rules in Australia
Discover how senior driver’s licence renewal rules work in each Australian state and territory, including the renewal requirements for drivers over 70.
www.youi.com.au
August 26, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Our CEO, Ben Rogers, recently sat down with Youi to discuss drivers license renewals.
“For many older Australians – particularly those who live in regional and rural areas... driving provides independence and increases connection to people, services and programs."
Access the article below.
“For many older Australians – particularly those who live in regional and rural areas... driving provides independence and increases connection to people, services and programs."
Access the article below.
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COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria support reform to provide greater protection for communications made through closely integrated legal assistance services.
Read our latest submission in full using the link below.
Read our latest submission in full using the link below.
Submission to the legal privilege and integrated legal assistance services consultations
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria support reform to provide greater protection for communications made through closely integrated legal assistance services.
seniorsrights.org.au
August 18, 2026 at 5:58 AM
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria support reform to provide greater protection for communications made through closely integrated legal assistance services.
Read our latest submission in full using the link below.
Read our latest submission in full using the link below.
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Often our clients have chosen a trusted relative or friend to manage their finances when they are unable to do so. This trust may be abused, with devastating consequences for the older person.
Read our latest real story using the link below.
Read our latest real story using the link below.
When trust is abused
Often our clients have chosen a trusted relative or friend to manage their finances when they are unable to do so. This trust may be abused, with devastating consequences for the older person.
seniorsrights.org.au
August 13, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Often our clients have chosen a trusted relative or friend to manage their finances when they are unable to do so. This trust may be abused, with devastating consequences for the older person.
Read our latest real story using the link below.
Read our latest real story using the link below.
🚨🚨 We're #hiring! 🚨🚨
We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Policy and Advocacy Advisor to help drive meaningful social change through evidence-based policy development, stakeholder engagement and strategic advocacy.
We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Policy and Advocacy Advisor to help drive meaningful social change through evidence-based policy development, stakeholder engagement and strategic advocacy.
Policy and Advocacy Advisor – Job in Melbourne – COTA Victoria
Help shape policy and advocate for the rights of older Victorians. Join COTA Victoria and drive meaningful social change through evidence-based policy development, system-wide advocacy.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au
August 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
🚨🚨 We're #hiring! 🚨🚨
We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Policy and Advocacy Advisor to help drive meaningful social change through evidence-based policy development, stakeholder engagement and strategic advocacy.
We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Policy and Advocacy Advisor to help drive meaningful social change through evidence-based policy development, stakeholder engagement and strategic advocacy.
Our advocacy is grounded in the experiences of older Victorians. During the 2025–26 financial year, we heard from more than 1,500 older people through a variety of engagements.
Read our full 2025-26 impact report using the link below.
Read our full 2025-26 impact report using the link below.
Impact report 2025-26: Advocacy for older Victorians | COTA Victoria
Older Victorians are not a single group with shared experiences, and our work sought to ensure that policies and systems recognise this diversity. This approach underpins the work undertaken by the Po...
cotavic.org.au
August 3, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Our advocacy is grounded in the experiences of older Victorians. During the 2025–26 financial year, we heard from more than 1,500 older people through a variety of engagements.
Read our full 2025-26 impact report using the link below.
Read our full 2025-26 impact report using the link below.
Our new Pulse survey provides an up-to-date insight into how older Victorians feel about the upsides and the downsides of their lives.
Nearly 500 people aged 50+ shared their views, ranging widely across the age spectrum and across metropolitan, regional, and rural Victoria.
Access results below.
Nearly 500 people aged 50+ shared their views, ranging widely across the age spectrum and across metropolitan, regional, and rural Victoria.
Access results below.
The state of ageing in Victoria: Community Pulse survey 2026 results | COTA Victoria
The COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria ‘State of Ageing in Victoria’ Pulse survey provides an up-to-date insight into how older Victorians feel about the upsides and the downsides of their live...
cotavic.org.au
July 29, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Our new Pulse survey provides an up-to-date insight into how older Victorians feel about the upsides and the downsides of their lives.
Nearly 500 people aged 50+ shared their views, ranging widely across the age spectrum and across metropolitan, regional, and rural Victoria.
Access results below.
Nearly 500 people aged 50+ shared their views, ranging widely across the age spectrum and across metropolitan, regional, and rural Victoria.
Access results below.
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Our new toolkit has been developed to support practitioners to strengthen their awareness of #elderabuse and build their capacity to respond in ways that are effective, respectful, and uphold the dignity, rights, and autonomy of older people.
Identifying and addressing elder abuse: Implementation toolkit
This toolkit has been developed to support practitioners to strengthen their awareness of elder abuse and build their capacity to respond in ways that are effective, respectful, and uphold the dignity...
seniorsrights.org.au
July 29, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Our new toolkit has been developed to support practitioners to strengthen their awareness of #elderabuse and build their capacity to respond in ways that are effective, respectful, and uphold the dignity, rights, and autonomy of older people.
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria extend congratulations to Ben Carroll, the new Premier of Victoria, alongside new Deputy Premier Gabrielle Williams.
We also acknowledge and thank former premier Jacinta Allan for her leadership and service to the state.
Read our full statement below.
We also acknowledge and thank former premier Jacinta Allan for her leadership and service to the state.
Read our full statement below.
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome Ben Carroll as the new Premier of Victoria
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria extend congratulations to Ben Carroll, the new Premier of Victoria, alongside new Deputy Premier Gabrielle Williams.
cotavic.org.au
July 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria extend congratulations to Ben Carroll, the new Premier of Victoria, alongside new Deputy Premier Gabrielle Williams.
We also acknowledge and thank former premier Jacinta Allan for her leadership and service to the state.
Read our full statement below.
We also acknowledge and thank former premier Jacinta Allan for her leadership and service to the state.
Read our full statement below.
We are calling for an Older Persons Health Strategy to tackle the specific health challenges facing older Victorians, including this situation faced by the Roberts family.
Read the full story in The Senior below, which includes further comment from our CEO, Ben Rogers.
Read the full story in The Senior below, which includes further comment from our CEO, Ben Rogers.
Two women died alone at home, daughter Elysia is fighting for a new law
'Their deaths were preventable': fight for new laws after losing two mums.
www.thesenior.com.au
July 21, 2026 at 9:54 PM
We are calling for an Older Persons Health Strategy to tackle the specific health challenges facing older Victorians, including this situation faced by the Roberts family.
Read the full story in The Senior below, which includes further comment from our CEO, Ben Rogers.
Read the full story in The Senior below, which includes further comment from our CEO, Ben Rogers.
Are you someone who organises groups for older people in Victoria? Then do we have an information session for you!
'Find Your People, Fill Your Club: Marketing for seniors groups' is a session designed to help volunteers and groups best market themselves.
Learn more & rego using the link below.
'Find Your People, Fill Your Club: Marketing for seniors groups' is a session designed to help volunteers and groups best market themselves.
Learn more & rego using the link below.
Find Your People, Fill Your Club: Marketing for seniors' groups
Find your people, fill your club!
COTA Victoria is proud to offer this session to support older person led groups and clubs.
events.humanitix.com
July 20, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Are you someone who organises groups for older people in Victoria? Then do we have an information session for you!
'Find Your People, Fill Your Club: Marketing for seniors groups' is a session designed to help volunteers and groups best market themselves.
Learn more & rego using the link below.
'Find Your People, Fill Your Club: Marketing for seniors groups' is a session designed to help volunteers and groups best market themselves.
Learn more & rego using the link below.
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COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria strongly support the State Disability Plan and the Victorian Autism Plan as important drivers of practical action to improve inclusion, accessibility and equity for Victorians with disability.
Submission on the State Disability Plan and Victorian Autism Plan 2027-2031
COTA Victoria strongly supports the State Disability Plan and the Victorian Autism Plan as important drivers of practical action to improve inclusion, accessibility and equity for Victorians with disa...
cotavic.org.au
July 16, 2026 at 1:40 AM
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria strongly support the State Disability Plan and the Victorian Autism Plan as important drivers of practical action to improve inclusion, accessibility and equity for Victorians with disability.
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to contribute to DEECA’s consultation on reforming prices and consumer protections for customers in embedded electricity and gas networks.
Read our latest submission using the link below.
Read our latest submission using the link below.
Submission: Embedded Networks Review
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to contribute to DEECA's consultation on reforming prices and consumer protections for customers in embedded electricity and gas netwo...
cotavic.org.au
July 12, 2026 at 11:50 PM
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to contribute to DEECA’s consultation on reforming prices and consumer protections for customers in embedded electricity and gas networks.
Read our latest submission using the link below.
Read our latest submission using the link below.
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We're #hiring a Training Support and Administration Officer who will play a key role in coordinating and delivering training programs while supporting project administration, reporting, and evaluation activities.
Learn more about this part-time, fixed time role using the link below.
Learn more about this part-time, fixed time role using the link below.
Training Support and Administration Officer – Job in Melbourne – COTA Victoria
Admin Support statewide training programs that strengthen services for older Victorians. Join COTA Victoria in a rewarding role combining training delivery, administration and project support.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au
July 12, 2026 at 11:11 PM
We're #hiring a Training Support and Administration Officer who will play a key role in coordinating and delivering training programs while supporting project administration, reporting, and evaluation activities.
Learn more about this part-time, fixed time role using the link below.
Learn more about this part-time, fixed time role using the link below.