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Our State Election Platform is now launched – get involved!
The State Election is on 24 November and COTA Victoria needs your help in the next two months to make ageing count at this election.
People over 50 make up 33.4% of the state population, yet the issues that affect older people are not always heard or talked about by our politicians. Our election platform, Promoting opportunities. Protecting rights. For people 50+, calls for the next Victorian Government to lead in creating a vision for modern ageing in Victoria.
Continue reading on COTA Victoria website.
Or contact Victoria Wells or Donna Swan to let us know what issue you want to campaign on in your local area.
Victoria Wells
E: vwells@cotavic.org.au
T: 9655 2140
Donna Swan
E: dswan@cotavic.org.au
T: 9655 2139
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Breaking news
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Royal Commission welcome but must not delay action on urgently needed reforms already in train and in the wings.
COTA Australia, today welcomed the Royal Commission into aged care for the spotlight it will throw on the challenges facing aged care over the next two decades, but warned it must not delay significant reforms now underway and in the wings to improve safety and quality safety for older Australians.
Continue reading on COTA Victoria website.
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Victorian Election 2018 – an opportunity to get involved
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Do you have issues that you feel passionate about? Do you want to voice your passion? COTA Victoria are looking for people to be MP liaisons. Read more.
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Australian Reading Hour – 20 September 2018
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Join our reader in residence Victoria Well for Australian Reading Hour on 20 September 2018. Read more.
Where:
Marble Fox cafe, in the foyer area of 533 Little Lonsdale Street.
When:
11am–12pm, Thursday 20 September.
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Helping the Silent generation to tell their stories
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If you’re aged 75 and over we would love to see you at the session: Your Story Matters – bring it to life. Read more.
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COTA Victoria – WISE Services
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COTA Victoria will offer free Financial Counselling and Form Completion services from October. Read more.
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Elder abuse service celebrates 10 year milestone
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Seniors Rights Victoria, an elder abuse service based on the social worker/lawyer model, is this year celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a celebration on Thursday 4 October. Read more.
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New fitness club specifically for the over 50s
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Duke’s, a fitness club in Hampton East, is pioneering a new era in the fitness industry – a dedicated health and fitness club for those aged 50 and over. Read more.
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Public consultation on the draft Charter of Aged Care Rights
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Consultation on a draft single Charter of Aged Care Rights (the Charter) has begun.
A single Charter helps to create a shared understanding about the rights of people receiving aged care.
It will apply to people once they commence receiving Commonwealth-subsidised aged care, including residential care, home care, flexible care, and services provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program.
Continue reading on COTA Victoria website.
For more information, and to submit your comments, please visit the Consultation Hub.
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Thunderstorm Asthma Public Health Campaign
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Grass pollen season brings an increase in asthma and hay fever. During the season, a high pollen count and a certain type of thunderstorm can also trigger thunderstorm asthma.
For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening. In Victoria, the grass pollen season runs from October through December. Take action to prepare and protect yourself and people in your care this grass pollen season.
Find out more on our website, the Better Health Channel, Vic Health or watch Uday's story.
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Kyneton Street Band: Intergenerational music group
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Stave off dementia – learn to play an instrument. If you are in or around Kyneton, the Kyneton Street Band would love to hear from you. Read more.
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Detecting elder abuse in women – and what to do about it
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Women are at greater risk of elder abuse than men. Data from elder abuse helplines in Australia indicate that about 70% of elder abuse victims are women. Read more.
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Anti-cancer drug putting cancer cells into a permanent sleep
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Australian scientists have discovered a new type of anti-cancer drug that can put cancer cells into a permanent sleep, without the harmful side-effects caused by conventional cancer therapies. Read more.
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Not just calcium: the forgotten nutrient for bone health
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We often hear about the importance of calcium for bone health. But there's another piece of the nutrient pie that's just as crucial, but often overlooked. Read more.
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We asked five experts: is cheese bad for you?
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Almost everyone loves a good vegemite and cheddar sandwich or some brie with a glass of wine. But the evidence seems to shift about whether or not cheese should be part of a healthy diet.
Most types of cheese contain salt and saturated fat, but it’s also high in protein and calcium, so what’s the verdict? We asked five experts if cheese is bad for our health.
Read the full article on The Conversation.
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Seeking women 50+ lacking financial assets
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Per Capita’s Centre for Applied Policy in Positive Ageing is seeking women over 50 in VIC for interviews exploring accommodation and care options in older age.
Interviews will be conducted by peer researchers (other older women) and can be in your home or place of choice. They will take around one hour and you will receive a $30 voucher for participating.
Please contact Edith for more information:
T: 03 9650 0595
E: e.rodriguez@percapita.org.au
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Remember to pass at 40
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If a vehicle hits a first responder, or anyone else at the scene at more than 40km/h, the reality is that they'll be seriously injured or killed.
Remember to obey the laws and safely slow down when you see the red, blue or purple flashing lights.
Watch the video or read more here.
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Victorian Seniors Festival 2018
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The 2018 Victorian Seniors Festival takes place across Victoria throughout October.
The Festival experience is all about getting out and about in your local community and beyond.
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COTA – Information Sessions during Victorian Seniors Festival 2018
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We are excited to present a range of free, informative talks as part of the Seniors Festival program. All talks will be held at our new home in Little Lonsdale St (Level 4, 533 Little Lonsdale Street). A William Street tram or a train to Flagstaff Station will bring you right to our doorstep. Our program of topics includes:
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Climate change
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Poetry and storytelling
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Decluttering
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Aged care and ageing
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Forensic science
Full details of the program are available on our website. Participant numbers for all session are limited, so bookings are essential. For further information and to book contact 1300 13 50 90. Bookings can also be made online at: www.cotavic.org.au/events.
Last year many of our sessions were completely booked out – so get in quickly!
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Coming back out by popular demand!
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Image credit: Bryony Jackson | Coming Back Out Ball
The Coming Back Out Ball returns in 2018. This spectacular social event celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse and Intersex elders (65+). The event will be held on Thursday 25 October at the Melbourne Town Hall.
There are free tickets available for LGBTI elders. For all tickets, including the free ticket registration, visit: www.comingbackoutball.com
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2018 Piers Festival – Saturday 6 October
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This year’s Piers Festival program embraces an ethos of collaboration: highlighting incredible cultural tradition, friendship and artistic expression.
Read more.
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Hints for doing more with less
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How will you make retirement work for you – financially, emotionally, physically, socially? What will you do with all that extra time – stay in part-time work, learn a language or a new skill, spend time with the grandkids or spend time on that project that you’ve always wanted to do but never had the time? And, more importantly, how will you make the Australian Age Pension provide the best possible life for you?
In this thoughtful and comprehensive guide, Ron West leads you step-by-step through the many issues you are likely to face in retirement.
Purchase the paper book on Ron West Fabecook page or the electronic version on Amazon.
Happy reading!
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Nursing Home (and Away)
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Zoe puts beloved Australian actress Vanessa Downing (Home and Away) in a nursing home, and tries not to get depressed.
Watch it now.
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Want to make the next great Australian film?
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Have you always wanted to know more about filmmaking? Future Learn provides free online filmmaking courses to help you get started. Get into filmmaking with these free online courses. More information at Future Learn.
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Other articles from the sector
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With so much going on in the sector it can be hard to feature everything happening. The following links provide further notable news and information:
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