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Older consumers face many challenges and opportunities in Australia’s changing markets. COTA Victoria CEO, Ronda Held, recently attended the COTA Australia National Policy Forum on this subject and reports back.
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Getting your $50 power saving bonus
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COTA applauds the Victoria State Government’s $50 power saving bonus initiative. However, we would like to alert households to several issues that have been raised. Find out more here.
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End of life ancillary services grants
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People with life-limiting illnesses and their families/carers receive practical and timely support from a wide range of ancillary services. Seventeen Victorian organisations have been granted one-off funding to support their work. Find out more here.
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Number of homeless older women increase
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Homelessness Australia has pointed to research that suggests older single women are one of the largest growing segments of homeless people in Australia. Read more about their findings here.
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Virtual doctors trialled as the future of health and home care
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Holographic doctors could soon be helping senior Australians with complex care needs and chronic health conditions to remain in their homes as long as possible. Find out more here.
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The Victorian Women’s Health Atlas provides a coordinated state approach to support women’s health services and other health planners and enables comparison between local government areas, regions and the state. It has been developed by Women’s Health Victoria, in collaboration with other state-wide and regional women’s health services and Family Planning Victoria.
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A carer’s winter garden
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Sometimes being a carer can leave you feeling like a winter garden. However, winter can be a good time for stepping back and taking stock. Carers Victoria values the work carers do and is here to support you. Read the full article on COTA Victoria website.
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2018 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards closing soon
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Do you know an older Victorian who volunteers their time to assist, support and encourage others in their community? Nominations for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are open until Friday 20 July. To download the nomination form go to Seniors Online website.
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Working for everyone? Enhancing employment services for mature age jobseekers
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The Brotherhood of St Laurence Research and Policy Centre has released findings that highlight issues with the effectiveness of assistance offered to mature age jobseekers through the jobactive employment service. Read the reports here.
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Dementia Australia has released a series of new multilingual help sheets translated into 10 languages. These help sheets have been designed to raise awareness of dementia, and to improve support for those affected. To access these sheets and find out more, visit the Dementia Australia website.
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Seniors to take on the silver screen
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People 75 years and over living in specific towns in QLD and NSW are being encouraged to star in a series of short documentary films celebrating the next chapter of their lives. This project aims to smash the typical stereotypes of ageing through the medium of film. Continue reading about FEARLESS.
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Chinese and Indigenous Australians’ Shared History
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PHOTO: National Library of Australia, NLA57611
This year marks 200 years since the first Chinese migrant arrived in Australia in 1818, yet the historical connections between Chinese and Indigenous people have largely gone unrecorded.
Read this report on ABC News.
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New Vic Councils website launched
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The Municipal Association of Victoria’s new Vic Councils website connects communities with all things local – whether they're a resident, business, prospective councillor, jobseeker, employee or wanting to know more about local government in Victoria.
You can follow them on Facebook, and check out the very first mayoral blog post from Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Cr Sally Capp.
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Men’s Group Meets In Bunyip
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PHOTO: Albert Thyssen, Russell Oliver (Longwarry) and Adrian van der Veer (Bunyip) in a small discussion group with Barry Johnson and Les Abrehart from Bunyip.
On 27 June the inaugural meeting of the Bunyip OM:NI (Older Men: New Ideas) group took place. OM:NI meetings provide a space for older men to meet up and support one another through discussion. Find out more about OM:NI Men’s Discussion Groups at COTA Victoria.
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Free Information Sessions at COTA
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Seniors Information Victoria provides information sessions to groups throughout Victoria and also in our office located in the heart of CBD! These sessions are open to public, are free of charge and anyone can participate.
Upcoming topics include:
- Your health records online: learn more
- Safeguard your future: Advance Care
- Retirement Reality
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Community Advisory Group is seeking members
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The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC), led by the National Ageing Research Institute, is a partnership of 13 health and aged care services, universities, research and advocacy organisations, who are leaders in the field of ageing, to improve the health and wellbeing of older people, with support from the Department of Health and Human Services, and JO & JR Wicking Trust.
MARC is currently seeking nominations for membership of the Community Advisory Group (CAG) from its partner organisations, COTA Victoria, and Carers Victoria. The role of the CAG is to provide both input and feedback on the MARC program and on specific current and future projects. There are ten positions available. Members will be reimbursed for their time and any expenses.
Please submit the application form and all required documentation to marc@nari.edu.au
Applications close 31st of August 2018
Downloads:
Terms of Reference (621KB)
Application Form (63KB)
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Strategies for successful ageing – free online course
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Strategies for successful ageing is a free online course which informs you of how staying happy, socially connected and active can help you age successfully. For two hours a week for five weeks, Academics and Physicians at Trinity College Dublin will present world-leading research, as well as strategies and tips for healthy, active ageing. To find out more or enrol in the course go to Futurelearn.
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Walking Football
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Forget about the world cup! These older Australians are staying in the game and scoring goals with a completely new take on the worldwide sport. Not only does it have significant health benefits but it also fosters camaraderie and connection among teammates. Read more in this ABC news article.
COTA Victoria has similar activities where you can get active, fit and strong and make new friends. For more information check out Living Longer Living Stronger™ and OM:NI Men’s Discussion Group.
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Older LGBT people tell their stories
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Imagine coming out during a time in which imprisonment, daily discrimination, physical violence and abuse were commonplace. This short film is part of an ongoing project of the Los Angeles LGBT Centre’s Senior Services Department. It captures the perspectives of eleven older LGBT people and shines a light on their inspiring stories and challenging lives.
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Think you know Melbourne?
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Here are some locations you may not know of!
Jack’s Magazine
Jack’s Magazine is a remarkable historic place on the banks of the Maribyrnong River in Maribyrnong. Constructed over several periods from 1875 to 1921 for the storage of explosives, the bluestone buildings, tramways, earth blast mounds and canal showcase Victoria’s military and industrial past.
Incinerator Gallery, Moonee Ponds
Nestled between homes and a recycling depot in Moonee Ponds is an art gallery with a difference. Its name offers a clue to its special place in Melbourne’s industrial history.
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How to spot a liar - TED Talk
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On any given day we're lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to detect those lie can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer, author of Liespotting, shows the manners and 'hotspots' used by those trained to recognise deception – and she argues honesty is a value worth preserving.
Watch the video here.
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Are you a community mover and shaker?
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The With One Voice Community Choir Start-up fund is NOW taking grant applications until 31st August 2018.
Are you passionate about the arts and aspire to produce meaningful change in a more caring society?
If yes, Creativity Australia has grants for you of up to $10,000. Apply now!
Read the full article at COTA Victoria website.
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