IYOP logo AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA
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        Australian Coalition '99 (National) | The Age (9 January 1999)
   Calendar of Events (updated 29.7.99)  
To celebrate the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) 1999 in Victoria, AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA has been established, on a partnership basis, by a wide range of non-government organisations which represent older people, and aims to facilitate collaborative and cooperative ventures between all sectors, particularly between the community and state, regional and local governments.

This coalition of Partners has developed a Vision Statement and is planning events and activities which accentuate positive ways of approaching ageing into the next century, reflecting the United Nations' eighteen Principles for Older Persons.

This year Partners in Australian Coalition '99 Victoria have held two meetings to discuss and develop projects for IYOP. The next meeting will be held on 10 August 1999. The Steering Committee meets monthly.

AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA reports regularly to the national coordinating body, Australian Coalition '99.

NEW PARTNERS WELCOME

Partners in AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA are organisations which represent the interests and needs of older Victorians. Similar organisations are invited to join AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA so that their constituents can join the thousands of older Victorians whose contributions to the International Year of Older Persons are already being heard through the current Partners. There is no fee to join AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA is inviting people who hold a special place in the Victorian community to assist the Partners through their specific knowledge and skills.

SPONSORS

Ownership of the 1999 International Year of Older Persons involves the whole Victorian community and sponsors are being sought to contribute. Through their contributions they will emphasise their stake in successful ageing across generations.

SECRETARIAT

The secretariat for AUSTRALIAN COALITION '99 VICTORIA is located at the offices of Council on the Ageing (Victoria).

OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES

Coalitions to plan for the International Year of Older Persons in 1999 have also been established in other Australian States and Territories.

For further information, please contact Kath McKay, Project Officer:
Telephone: (03) 9654 4443 / Fax: (03) 9654 4456
Email: iyop@cotavic.org.au

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