Seniors Rights Victoria, State Trustees announce new, three-year workplace giving partnership
Download this media release as a PDF Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and State Trustees are pleased to announce a new,
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CEO’s message, May 2023
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.
Matters of property
Approximately 30 years ago, our non-English-speaking client’s English-speaking husband arranged, through a solicitor, the transfer of their jointly owned home to our client on the basis of relationship breakdown.
SRV, JPC collaborate on new resources to prevent elder abuse in the Victorian Deaf community
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and the John Pierce Centre (JPC) have created valuable new resources designed to educate and support older Deaf Victorians dealing with issues of elder abuse.
Information and education to plan for your future
Seniors Rights Victoria’s Planning Ahead project is an elder abuse prevention project with a primary focus on providing information and
In celebration of SRV’s longest serving volunteer, Jennifer Evans
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 by reflecting upon the work of Jennifer Evans,
Remembering Philippa Campbell
Philippa Campbell, who was the first Advocate at Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) when it was established in 2008, sadly died
Have your say: Evaluate the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians
The Australian Government has joined with the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) and the National Aging Research Institute (NARI)
Avital Kamil appointed as Principal Lawyer and Manager of Seniors Rights Victoria
Avital Kamil has joined COTA Victoria as the Principal Lawyer and Manager of Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), and we warmly welcome her as she commences work in this key leadership role.
When relationships turn sour
Lizzie* shared with SRV the sad story of how her relationship with her daughter turned sour, resulting in heartache and financial loss.
Seniors Rights Victoria working with banks
SRV has a new arrangement with two banks to help stop financial abuse
We’re hiring!
Seniors Rights Victoria is seeking applications for two key roles within our organisation: Community Lawyer As a Community Lawyer you will part
Rodney Lewis, Elderlaw Senior Solicitor and Aged Care Justice Consultant, appointed to the Order of Australia
Rodney Lewis, Elderlaw Legal Services Senior Solicitor, legal author, and elder law activist, was appointed to the Order of Australia on 26 January 2023
COTA Victoria’s Annual Report shared at Annual General Meeting
On 22nd November 2022 COTA Victoria held its annual general meeting (AGM) online for the third consecutive year. Seniors Rights
The Australian Guardianship and Administration Council Conference 2022
SRV’s principal lawyer and manager, Rebecca Edwards was part of a panel for the 2022 AGAC conference in Melbourne
Staff Profile: Community Lawyer, Julia
What do you do at SRV? I am a community lawyer in the SRV Casework team, I advise on legal
SRV staff attend Deaf Awareness Training
SRV and COTA Vic staff attended Deaf Awareness Training, with Expression Australia at the John Pierce Centre.
The right to live independently
Martin needed support in removing his wife as EPOA, after she ignored his will and preference.
SRV and Djirra
At Seniors Rights Victoria we have a monthly team catch up. It’s been great to be able to get together
Seniors Rights Victoria data FY 2021-22
Seniors Rights Victoria has been analysing our helpline call, client and case data for the financial year 2021-2022 and comparing
Inquiry calls for increased support for Victoria’s multicultural seniors
A parliamentary enquiry into support for older Victorians has a number of key recommendations to tackle elder abuse for older
New guide: Supporting Women’s Financial Safety
A new resource is now available for financial service organisations: Supporting Women’s Financial Safety
Digital health literacy program
Your Health in Your Hands is a digital health literacy program delivered by Good Things Foundation Australia in partnership with the Australian