Life in Aged Care During COVID-19
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.
July message from the CEO
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.
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…