If you are, or someone you know is, in Victoria and experiencing elder abuse, call our confidential helpline on 1300 368 821.
The Australian Government, Attorney-General’s Department has commissioned and funded the Australian Institute of Family Studies to undertake research on the abuse and mistreatment of LGBTIQA+ older people.
As we enter a new season, I am excited to let you know that COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are entering a new phase – including confirmation of our leadership, opportunities for you to contribute to our work and a range of upcoming events as part of October’s Seniors Festival.
Council on the Ageing Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are preparing a submission to the Victorian Government on priorities for investment in the 2025-26 State Budget.
International advocate and policy specialist Ben Rogers has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), its Board of Directors has today announced.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) are pleased to announce their inclusion in the Victorian Government’s Public Health and Wellbeing External Sector Advisory Group (ESAG).
In advance of an information session all about how to prepare a will, funeral preparation and planning, and topics relating to the final stages of life, COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria would like to ask its valued members what types of questions they have on these subjects.
As we face the tail end of a cold winter and begin to look forward to spring, COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are embracing key changes, delivering essential services and resources, and planning for major events in the coming months.
July 2024 marks a key milestone for COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria in that it’s the first month that our
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria are urging all Victorians to come together this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), 15 June, and rally around the right of older people to feel safe and live free from fear.
Seniors Rights Victoria, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria, Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG), and the City of Melbourne will showcase the creative and compassionate efforts of Victorians around the state on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2024.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria advises that Chris Potaris (above, left) has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 May 2024. In his place, the Board of Directors has appointed Ben Rogers (above, right) as Interim CEO while a permanent replacement is found.
The offices of Seniors Rights Victoria and COTA Victoria will be closed from 5.00 pm AEDT on Thursday, 28 March 2024 through to 10.00 am AEST on Tuesday, 2 April 2024.
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), the only service dedicated to preventing and responding to elder abuse within the state, has joined Community Legal Centres Australia in advocating for immediate investment in the 2024/25 Federal Budget. To assist this important cause, SRV asks its supporters to join in on a letter writing campaign raising awareness of the dire situation faced by community legal centres throughout the country.
Complete our survey Seniors Rights Victoria and COTA Victoria invite our members and supporters to complete a short survey about
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), a key service provided by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and the only Community Legal Centre dedicated to preventing and responding to elder abuse within the state, has partnered with Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) to revitalise the Warm Safe Home project.
The offices of Seniors Rights Victoria and COTA Victoria will be closed from 3.00 pm AEDT on Thursday, 21 December
Download media release as PDF Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), the key service dedicated to preventing and responding to elder abuse
Download this media release as a PDF The Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) website has been updated to include videos and
Confirmed funding cuts to Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) as a result of the 2023-24 Victorian state budget will jeopardise its
Download this media release as a PDF Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria will launch
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and COTA Victoria will celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2023 with three major events taking place in Melbourne and Shepparton, Victoria.
Download this media release as a PDF Melbourne, 15 May 2023 – A new group of Elder Abuse Bilingual Community
Download this media release as a PDF Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and State Trustees are pleased to announce a new,
The ever-present feeling of uncertainty and apprehension relating to the looming eleventh hour confirmation (or otherwise) of the renewal of critical, lapsed program, core funding is almost upon us. The Victorian State Budget gets released on 23 May.
