“Volunteering...is the best job in Australia” says Jagdish Chander, who received a COTA Senior Achiever Award at the 2022 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
As the Chairman of Club 60 Tarneit, a seniors’ group, Jagdish coordinates and participates in a range of activities from Indian festivals to information sessions and social events. He's passionate about supporting migrants and refugees who have recently arrived in Australia, helping them apply for visas, citizenship, pensions and concessions.
If you would like to nominate an older Victorian who makes an important contribution to your community, you can pick up a nomination form from your library, local council or neighbourhood house, or complete an online nomination form by visiting
Reviewed 25 July 2023