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COTA Victoria & Seniors Rights Victoria COTA Victoria is the leading not-for-profit representing the interests and rights of people aged 50+ in Victoria.

Seniors Rights Victoria is the key statewide service dedicated preventing elder abuse. COTA Victoria is the leading not-for-profit organisation representing the interests and rights of people aged over 50 in Victoria. For over 70 years, we have led government, corporate and community thinking about the positive aspects of ageing in the state. Today, our focus is on promoting opportunities for and protecting the legal rights of people 50+. We value ageing and embrace its opportunities for personal growth, contribution, and self-expression. This belief drives benefits to the nation and its states alongside communities, families, and individuals. Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) is a program of COTA Victoria and the key state-wide service dedicated to advancing the rights of older people and the early intervention into, or prevention of, elder abuse in our community. SRV has a team of experienced advocates, lawyers, and social workers who provide free information, advice, referral, legal advice, legal casework, and support to older people who are either at risk of or are experiencing elder abuse. SRV supports and empowers older people through the provision of legal advice directly to the older person.

Our new 2026 Victorian State Election commitment tracker is now online!Our new resource provides a quick guide to some o...
20/10/2026

Our new 2026 Victorian State Election commitment tracker is now online!

Our new resource provides a quick guide to some of the commitments made to date by the main parties contesting the 2026 Victorian State Election that may be of interest to older Victorians – including, but not limited to, those specifically targeted to older people.

Today, we've focused on health and community care, cost of living and energy, safety and crime prevention, housing and community amenity, and transport.

Access it here: https://cotavic.org.au/policy/publication/election-and-budget/2026-victorian-state-election-commitment-tracker/

(And a reminder that COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria is an independent, non-partisan organisation. Our aim in presenting this information is to support you to make your own assessment of proposals from each party.)

Another huge congratulations to each and every 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards recipient!
20/10/2026

Another huge congratulations to each and every 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards recipient!

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This describes the recipients of the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.

Today we celebrated these icons at the award ceremony at Government House.

Congratulations to the recipients and nominees. You impress us every day! 👏

These awards are a key part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.

We will be sharing the recipients across our channels. Watch this space.

👉 You can learn more about them at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/awards

📍 Government House is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people.

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Nine selfless older Victorians were today honoured with the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Award ...
20/10/2026

Nine selfless older Victorians were today honoured with the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Award as part of the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards program.

“This year’s honourees remind us that older Victorians make extraordinary contributions to every part of community life. We are proud to recognise this remarkable group of community leaders, whose achievements span culture, emergency services, health, the arts, inclusion, and practical support,” said Ben Rogers, our CEO.

Read our full media release below... and more importantly, CONGRATULATIONS to this year's well-deserving honourees!

Nine selfless older Victorians were today honoured with the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Award as part of the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards program.

LIMITED SPACES REMAIN!COTA Victoria’s Policy and Advocacy team invites you to one of two online listening post events th...
19/10/2026

LIMITED SPACES REMAIN!

COTA Victoria’s Policy and Advocacy team invites you to one of two online listening post events that will let you share your experiences, priorities, and ideas for ageing well in Victoria.

These sessions will focus on key issues affecting older Victorians, including healthcare access, housing security and stability, and the impact of the increased cost of living.

Learn more and register to attend on either 22 or 27 October here: https://events.humanitix.com/cota-victoria-october-2026-listening-posts/

Our feedback emphasises the importance of a VLSB+C Consumer Strategy that recognises older people as a diverse group of ...
14/10/2026

Our feedback emphasises the importance of a VLSB+C Consumer Strategy that recognises older people as a diverse group of legal consumers, supports informed decision-making, safeguards autonomy and dignity, and ensures that access to justice does not depend on a person’s age, income, digital capability, or personal circumstances.

Read our latest submission in full here: https://cotavic.org.au/policy/submission/vlsbc-consumer-strategy-consultation-paper-submission/

14/10/2026

"People are being put on an identity cliff and they don't even know it."

Together with Barwon Community Legal Service, we're calling on the Victorian Government to ensure that no older Victorian loses their only recognised photo identification when surrendering their driver’s licence for medical reasons.

Learn how you can help support us here: https://www.barwoncommunitylegal.org.au/photoid-campaign/

Our newest 2026 Victorian state election resource has been designed to help you make your voice heard this state electio...
12/10/2026

Our newest 2026 Victorian state election resource has been designed to help you make your voice heard this state election.

We won’t tell you what to say – that’s for you to decide – but we’ll help you feel ready and supported to share what matters to you with the people who want to represent you for the next four years.

Access it here: https://cotavic.org.au/policy/publication/election-and-budget/engage-your-local-candidate-a-2026-victorian-state-election-guide-for-older-people/

The   is in full swing! In today's episode of  , Golden Days Radio GDR 95.7fm’s Peter Thomas and COTA Victoria's Steve W...
11/10/2026

The is in full swing! In today's episode of , Golden Days Radio GDR 95.7fm’s Peter Thomas and COTA Victoria's Steve Wright discuss what's on, how to find events around you, and how to take part.

COTA Conversations airs fortnightly on Golden Days Radio, 95.7 fm, on Mondays at 10.15 am as part of Monday Afternoon with Peter Thomas. It's available as an on-demand podcast following the broadcast.

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- Learn more about the festival, and access our events calendar as well as the larger Victorian Government
events calendar here: https://cotavic.org.au/our-programs/victorian-seniors-festival/
- COTA Conversations on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cota-conversations/id1679272877
- COTA Conversations on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oib0tPTQX93LBTDpBk2Fe
- COTA Conversations RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dd201970/podcast/rss

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