At COTA (WA), we are honored by the stories shared with us of the lives and experiences that stretch back across generations. For this edition of COTA Connections, we welcomed Beryl (née Keen), and her family to tell us about in her life and her experiences during a past health pandemic, in her own words.…
Join other women in accessing resources and peer support to explore and apply for suitable housing. The Connect with Home program covers the Cities of Canning, Belmont, South Perth and Town of Victoria Park. The program is: Free Flexible: you may choose to be involved in person, online, via telephone or meet with the facilitator,…
Lifeline WA are the providers of the Community Visitors Scheme which is funded by the federal Department of Health. It aims to enrich the quality of life of seniors living in isolation. Seniors living in an Aged Care Facility, or living at home, and are receiving (or been approved for) a Home Care Package are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We’ve been deeply involved in the policy and consultation surrounding the Affordable Housing Action Plan. The most recent development Ageing with Choice: Future directions for seniors housing 2019-2024 has been released that includes a five-year plan to support older Western Australians, particularly those on low to moderate incomes, to access affordable, manageable and stables homes…
The national Older Persons Homelessness Prevention Project has released its summary report into the housing crisis facing a growing number of older people in Western Australia. Produced in collaboration with Council on the Ageing WA and a Reference Group of key WA agencies and individuals, the report highlights the rapidly growing problems facing many older…