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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.
Whorouly senior wins Premier’s Award
74-year old Whorouly resident, Elizabeth Walpole was announced as this year’s 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.
Nominations are now open for the COTA 2009 Active At All Ages Awards
The
Active At All Ages Awards, developed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) are supported by the Victorian Government's 'Go for your life' initiative. If you know a club or senior (over 50 years of age) whose involvement and contributions to local sport and recreation are truly inspirational, this is a chance to make sure they are recognised. Nominations close Tuesday 15 December 2009.Victorian Seniors Card 2009-2011 Retail & Services Directory now out!
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 2009 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