Welcome
The Office of Senior Victorians is committed to enhancing the quality of life of seniors by promoting positive ageing and encouraging the community to plan for an ageing population. Find out more about the Office of Senior Victorians.
Looking out for older people and people with disabilities
Twenty-three new Community Registers and seven enhanced Registers are being funded as part of the Victorian Government’s $1 million Community Registers initiative to help vulnerable older people and people with disabilities.
Read more about the Community Registers Initiative.
Melbourne hosts international conference on ageing
The
International Federation on Ageing 10th Global Conference on Ageing hosted by Council on the Ageing, Victoria (COTA, Vic) will take place at the Melbourne Convention Centre 3 - 6 May 2010. The Conference will provide a reliable platform for a global information exchange and point of connection for all, working to generate positive social change for older people. The program themes are Climate Change, Social Inclusion, Human Rights, Resourcing Change, and Healthy Ageing. Registrations are now open. Whorouly senior wins Premier’s Award
74-year old Whorouly resident, Elizabeth Walpole was announced as the winner of the Premier’s Award for Senior of the Year at a special ceremony at Government House on Friday 2 October.
Read more about Elizabeth and her fellow award recipients of the 2009 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
Victorian Seniors Card 2009-2011 Retail & Services Directory
The 2009-2011 Retail & Services Directory details discounts and offers currently available to Seniors Card holders from more than 2,500 business outlets. Seniors Card holders are also entitled to free travel vouchers and concession prices on metropolitan public transport across Australia. Download the Seniors Card 2009-2011 Retail & Services Directory or read more about the Seniors Card program and how you can apply.
Need to Know? Information Sessions
In 2010 the
Seniors Rights Victoria: promoting the safety of older Victorians
Seniors Rights Victoria (SIV) is an education and legal service to help prevent and respond to incidents of abuse, mistreatment or neglect of older people.
Seniors Rights Victoria operates a confidential help line to provide support, advice or information to seniors, their family, friends or professional carers. Call 1300 368 821 or visit the
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.
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