New Senior Victorians Advisory Committee “has its work cut out”

In a media release, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) celebrate the announcement of the Senior Victorians Advisory Committee and emphasise its importance in ensuring Victoria continues to be a place where older people can age well.

Victorian Minister for Ageing, Ingrid Stitt, says the committee will be made up of up to eight community members alongside four people from sector bodies. It will give advice on the needs and rights of older Victorians and inform government priorities and programs.

“The Victorian Government should be congratulated on making sure the voice of older Victorians is once again contributing to its work,” said Acting CEO, Ben Rogers.

That said, the committee has its work cut out for it, Mr Rogers continued.

“Following the appointment of its 12 members, the committee needs to get to work to fulfill its promise to deliver policy outcomes that benefit older Victorians, and make sure ‘ageing well’ is a reality and not some words on a page,” he said. 

COTA Victoria and SRV are committed to supporting the Committee with its key function and role and look forward to contributing to its work.

Those interested in applying for the committee can learn more about the role on the Seniors Online website. Applications close on 2 July.