Meet the COTA Western Australia Team
The launch of the At Home Guide was a rare opportunity to get the whole team together in one place. Meet the people in the organisation.
COTA WA is Vulnerable Seniors Peak Body in WA
The Council on the Ageing WA (COTA WA) is delighted to be appointed and recognised by the State Government’s Department of Communities as the Vulnerable Seniors Peak Body in Western Australia.
June Message from the CEO
Monday, 15 June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This annual observance day was first established in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, and was officially recognised by United Nations General Assembly in 2011. Elder abuse is “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within…
COVIDSafe app information for Older Australians
Have you been wondering about the Government COVID-19 tracing app COVIDSafe? We’ve put together a short, sharp guide to answer some of the FAQs we’ve been getting. Access the guide: cotawa.org.au/CovidSafeMay We’ve also got an updated COVID page: cotawa.org.au/covid-19-information/
Debit cards for seniors
In response to social distancing and closures, many financial institutions and banks have begun to issue debit cards to their senior customers. Although these new contactless cards still require activation before they can be used, we are interested in speaking to, and gauging the reactions of, people who may have received a card. Get in…
Mall Walking during the time of Social Distancing
Many of our mall walkers 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, some of our COTA walkers have added outdoor walks in small groups to their routines again. Celebrating the phased relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions,…
CarerHelp COVID-19 information and resources for carers
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we care for a person at the end of life, as well as how we support those who are grieving. With the current restrictions still in place, family carers can face more challenges in caring for a person with palliative care needs. To support family carers, CarerHelp…
May Message from the CEO
While Australia has managed to contain and control the Coronavirus in a relatively short period of time (compared to other countries), the road to recovery is likely to be a long and winding one. The majority of seniors have faced this period of isolation with stoicism and a good dose of common sense, not withstanding…
Are you looking for compassionate volunteers?
Curtin Volunteers!, the volunteer hub at Curtin University is eager to engage with aged care organisations to connect university student volunteers with our seniors via phone/email/video call. The aim of any such partnership would be to create important intergenerational connections and give senior citizens a chance to share some companionship. The format of such a…
Honouring Veterans – ANZAC Day 2020
The RSLWA invite all Australians to embrace the spirit of mateship this ANZAC Day.