If there is a positive to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic – it’s been the heart-warming stories of how families or communities have reached out to support the most at risk during the crisis period. Sometimes, it’s those who we perceive to be the most vulnerable who surprise us with their stoicism and wisdom.…
Our most recent rapid survey into the experiences of our older population ran in August 2020 and received 103 responses. While the sentiments expressed a growing return to normalcy for some, there is still some way to go. Approximately 1 in 3 people cancelled at least one support service earlier in the year, and have…
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.…
The Community Citizen of the Year Awards Program is offered as part of a corporate gold membership that the City of Perth has with Auspire – Australia Day Council of WA. These Awards are presented by Local Government within local communities across Western Australia on Australia Day. Community Citizen Of The Year 2020 The Awards…
COTA(WA), supported by United Way WA and UWA have designed and delivered Mentoring 2 Work (M2W), a pilot program funded by the Australian government. The program is designed to empower and equip young adults (18-25) with the skills and confidence to find and maintain employment. Older Australians are invited to become mentors.
Over the last few weeks our CEO has been privileged to join our Mall Walkers as they resume their activities at our participating shopping centres
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.
Our mall walkers have begun returning to their usual shopping centres and visiting their favourite cafes again.
Our CEO, Christine Allen, spoke on ABC Early Mornings about the current impact on families for those in Residential Aged Care and how we can still stay in touch during lockdowns.
Over the last twelve months COTA WA has evolved to meet the needs of the growing cohort of seniors in the community. This has been recognised by the State Government with the recent announcement that COTA WA has been appointed as first ever Vulnerable Seniors Peak in WA.