COTA Victoria

You're invited to the launch of our new report, "Our energy futures: Older Victorians navigating the energy transition"! Join us as we launch the report and detail recommendations that will empower older people to make enlightened decisions about changing their energy arrangements as they age. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g5VWzWZu

We're so very grateful for the chance to speak and meet with state MPs -- including the Honourable Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria -- about the importance of Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and other community legal centres (CLCs). As CLCs like SRV continue to face a rising demand on services, combined with funding instability, it's incredibly important to highlight the need for increased long-term support. Thank you to each and every person who stopped by our booth, including those from fellow CLCs, those in parliament, and even those who happened to be touring Parliament House! (And thanks, of course, to Liz, Shelley, Jean-Marc, Leonie, Avital, Julia, Jacinta, and Ben for manning our booth and to Federation of Community Legal Centres for organising the event!)

ℹ️ℹ️ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING UPDATE ℹ️ℹ️ Our 2023-2024 Annual Report and financial statement are now available for download. We will provide access to our Annual General Meeting agenda by 21 October at the latest. Learn more about our meeting and access those important documents here: https://lnkd.in/gx4u-ZBP

We've got a big day coming up on 22 October, with not one but TWO very important webinars! ✅ 11 am to 12 pm: Identifying and Addressing Elder Abuse (https://lnkd.in/eDJVmqeK) ✅ 2 pm to 3 pm: Report launch: Our energy futures (https://lnkd.in/g5VWzWZu) Use the links above to learn more and register! Both events are part of our continuing support of October's #VicSeniorsFestival.

As part of #16Days of Activism, Seniors Rights Victoria and COTA Victoria will host a webinar targeted at healthcare professionals. Our one-hour webinar, "Responding to elder abuse", will outline what elder abuse is, explain how to identify signs that abuse may be occurring, and detail where to go for help. Please feel free to tag anyone you think would find this session beneficial! Learn more and register for our 3 December event here: https://lnkd.in/ghfWPFnY

In Malvern or surrounds? We're hosting a special session on 17 October called "Legal Matters for Older Fellas"! It's a free workshop to learn about enduring powers of attorney, advanced care directives and medical decision-making. Learn more and register for this #VicSeniorsFestival event here: https://lnkd.in/eevcimwA

Today marks the start of #GetOnlineWeek, which supports people to feel safer and more confident online so no one is left behind. A terrific way to get online is the Australian Government's Be Connected initiative, just one of so many highlighted on our #OlderNotAlone information page all about independence. Learn more about services that can help you retain your autonomy here: https://lnkd.in/gH3TvUE5

Missed out on this morning’s #COTAConversations live on Golden Days Radio GDR 95.7fm? No worries -- our podcast has you covered! 📣 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gwwHr9R4 ✅ Subscribe to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gAQYPQSp ✅ Learn more about our new CEO, Ben Rogers: https://lnkd.in/gmAuy6MN 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". Need information? Call the COTA WISE Helpline on 1300 135 090. Are you experiencing elder abuse? Call our Seniors Rights Victoria Helpline on 1300 368 821.

Tune into Golden Days Radio GDR 95.7fm at 10.15 am today for another episode of #COTAConversations! Today, host Peter Thomas chats with our new CEO, Ben Rogers. Tune into 95.7fm or use the link below to listen online!

Our COTA WISE information service will run at limited capacity between 14-25 October. We unfortunately will not be taking live calls during this time, and there will be a delay responding to voicemails and email enquiries. While we will endeavour to respond to enquiries as quickly as possible, there will be delays as compared to our usual service. We apologise for any inconvenience these delays may cause, and thank you in advance for your patience.