Media Releases
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Older Australians have missed out in the 2019 budget
April 3, 2019
Older Australians have missed out in a raft of measures in the 2019 Federal Budget, according to Phillip Wohlers, CEO of the Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria.
Read MoreOCAV recognised as Victorian/ Tasmanian Organisation of the Year
February 28, 2019
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria is delighted to have been named Victorian/ Tasmanian Organisation of the year in Leading Age Services Australia’s 2019 Excellence in Age Services Awards.
Read MoreRoyal Commission into aged care welcomed
September 24, 2018
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of a Royal Commission into Aged Care in Australia.
Read MoreSocial return on investment report kickstarts campaign to build new village for older Victorians in need
June 7, 2018
Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria today launched a Social Return on Investment Evaluation showing every dollar invested in OCAV creates over $7.41 of value for residents, the community and the Federal and State Governments.
Read MoreBuilding begins at Rushall Park
April 19, 2018
Building has started on a multi- million dollar development at the heritage-listed Rushall Park village in Fitzroy North, Melbourne. The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria (OCAV) has appointed Manresa Constructions as builders. The anticipated completion date is mid 2019, in time for the Association’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
OCAV has collaborated in recent weeks with the Little Sisters of the Poor to offer housing to more older Victorians in need. This collaboration has enabled older Victorians to access quality housing at either of the two organisations’ villages in Fitzroy North and Northcote.
From the CEO – OCAV welcomes Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes
October 30, 2017
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria welcomes the recommendations to address the quality of aged care, saying that it is critical that past failures are learned from and addressed.
Read MoreVictorian Governor Our New Patron
February 25, 2016
The Old Colonists’ Association of Victoria (OCAV) is honoured that Victoria’s first female Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, has agreed to be its Patron.
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For someone who wants to be a history academic volunteer Liam Nixon is getting some invaluable grass roots learning at OCAV’s Leith Park village.
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