January Message from the CEO
What are you most looking forward to in 2021? The start of a new year brings hope of a vaccine to restrict the spread of Coronavirus. Australia has entered into 4 separate…
Volunteer Profile: Colin from Pets of Older Persons
Colin Wilson was one of our finalists in the WA Metropolitan Senior of Year category, at the Western Australian Seniors Awards in 2019. He was nominated for his work with…
December Message from the CEO
December is always a busy month with deadlines to meet before we take a Christmas and New Year break. As you can see from this month’s COTA Connections newsletter there…
Leadership program delivered during Seniors Week
More than 80 seniors from 60 clubs and groups across the northern corridor took part in a series of events organised by the cities of Joondalup, Stirling and Wanneroo as…
Tai Chi demonstration by the Westfield Booragoon Mall Walkers
Our Booragoon Mall Walkers put on a skillful display of Tai Chi at the Melville Mini Man Cave Expo led by Tai Chi master Joe Lai.
Interview with a leader: Kay from Ocean Keys Mall Walkers
Kay joined the COTA (WA) mall walking program in Mirrabooka in early 2017, shortly after her seventy-ninth birthday. Kay, who first started walking outdoors with a group of friends in…
November Message from the CEO
Each fortnight I meet (virtually) with the other COTA CEOs across Australia to discuss the current issues for seniors, share information and ideas, and obtain an update on matters of…
Have A Go Day 2020
Another busy day at Have A Go Day 2020, with many people stopping by to talk to us and find out about our programs and projects. Our newly released At…
Help us set the agenda for ageing well in 2021
Help us reflect on a tumultuous year and set the agenda for ageing well in 2021. Complete our short, 10 minute ‘listening post’ survey and give us an update on…
Western Australian Seniors Awards 2020
Since the gradual easing of restrictions, we’ve been working with The Department of Communities, WA Local Government Association and the Age-Friendly Communities Network to ensure that we can still recognise…