In presenting this document, Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) sets out a select collection of funding initiatives it believes warrant serious consideration across Victorian Government portfolios for support in the 2025-26 Victorian State Budget.
In doing so, SRV has focussed on five priority areas.
A voice and vision for older Victorians
Elder abuse support and prevention
Energy costs and transition
Health, disability, and community support
Housing
These priorities build on issues profiled in their Submission for the Victorian State Budget 2024-25, and on work they have done over the last 12 months.
They have been informed through engagement with the community through an online community survey, and discussions with other relevant peak bodies in the sector.
SRV believes these proposals offer important opportunities to strengthen existing supports and services for older Victorians, in ways that will drive social and economic benefits for all.
Further information on the costings and estimates can be provided on request. The proposed funding for a number of the initiatives is described as ‘discretionary’. These proposals are essential; however, this recognises that the scale of the change, process, and funding is at the discretion of the Victorian Government. Some of these proposals relate to internal processes, which relevant departments are better placed to cost.
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