Strength for Life goes to Merredin
Our Seniors Exercise program – Strength for Life – dropped by the Merredin Squash and Fitness Centre to congratulate a great centre that has been with us for over 10 years.
Prevent, Support, Heal Campaign Launched
With the upcoming Western Australian state election coming up, the Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) has launched an important campaign calling for commitments to correctly fund mental health community support services and preventative programs throughout Western Australia. COTA WA urges our members to support this important initiative. Further details can be found on…
Mallwalking during the time of Social Isolation
Many of our mallwalkers and programs have kept up-to-date by going online using social media, zoom, skype, emails or even postcards to stay in touch.Recently, with the easing of restrictions, our COTA mallwakers have begun to add outdoor walks in small groups to their routines again. Right now, the WA COVID-19 Roadmap is in place…
Silver lining to the Pandemic
Previously we had raised the difficulties older Australians are having finding substantial supports during the pandemic however, new national research finds a silver lining to the pandemic in the uptake of technology by older Australians. In a new, national survey by the Global Centre for Modern Ageing, they found that 21% of participants have used…
Dementia Australia Your Brain Matters Program Update
Due to the unfolding nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fortis Consulting will be moving the Dementia Australia – Your Brain Matters program to online sessions throughout April to June 2020. Clients, carers, family carers, community members, aged care workers and anyone interested in learning a little more about Dementia is invited to attend. Your can…
The Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020 – 2030)
Western Australians are living longer and healthier lives than ever before and are a growing resource for their communities. With the start of 2020, we’ve entered the World Health Organisation’s Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030), a pledge by members to ensure the dignity and equality of the older person. High on the agenda for the…
Beware of Christmas Scams
In the leadup to Christmas. the ACCC’s Scam Watch service has wared Australians to be on the alert for online scammers. Scammers will often try to take advantage of people going their Christmas shopping. This includes taking advantage of the “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” sales. The ACCC have warned about scammers using websites that…
Seniors Week Focus Group on Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing
Can you share your story about finding a place to live? On Thursday November 14, during seniors week, we are involved with a focus group on finding safe, secure and affordable housing for seniors. The focus group is in the Victoria Park area and catered! Call us on 9472 0104 or email dana@cotawa.org.au to reserve…
Seniors Week 2019 Survey
During last years Seniors Week, over 350 people told us about what makes a community age-friendly for them. This year we want to know about your experiences with the places you’ve lived, the jobs you’ve had, and the services you’ve accessed. Take our short survey, on the issues that are important to you, in the…
Mall walkers have their say
With almost a thousand registered mall walkers in WA, in the lead up to the pre-budget period and Senior’s Week, we asked them about what is going on in their lives. Here we present a sneak peek of some of the things we were told about volunteering, inclusion and a day in the life. Over…