The Western Australian Seniors Awards acknowledge individuals, local government and businesses that make our state both age-friendly and vibrant. The time for nominations is limited, get your copy of the nomination pack here.
In 2019, there are an estimated 447, 115 Australians living with dementia. On Wednesday 14th August 2019, COTA (WA) CEO Christine Allen joined The Honourable Mick Murray MLA, Minister for Seniors and Ageing at the launch event for the Community Vision traveling dementia bus. This community dementia bus will provide desperately needed respite and information…
Congratulations to the winner of our prize draw for a night at Crown Towers Perth. Our winner talked to us about her experiences on the day of the Care and Ageing Expo, and had this to say about winning the prize: “this has been a bonus on top of a really hard year” We appreciate…
Teresa Martelli joined COTA (WA) as a volunteer in April 2017 as a way to give something back to her community.“Now that my children have left home, I was looking for something to do to keep my mind stimulated and to mix with people,” she said.“My husband suggested volunteering, so that is how I got…
Thank you to everyone who provided us with your views on how your housing, health and employment fares during the 2019 Care & Ageing expo. We use your feedback as part of our ongoing process to ensure that we turn up the volume on the voice of older Western Australians. Our key finding: Over half…
COTA (WA) opened the Care and Ageing Expo for 2019 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The expo served as a showcase of our programs and advocacy work, including the Goodbye Guide. Some of the highlights are presented, including:• The opening address by COTA (WA) CEO Christine Allen;• The Aged Care Navigator Services’ drop-in…
THE COUNCIL ON THE AGEING (WA) INCORPORATED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 FINANCIAL MEMBERS NOTICE The Annual General Meeting of The Council On The Ageing Western Australia Incorporated will be held on Monday 28th October 2019 from 2:00pm in the Wesfarmers Theatrette at The Perron Centre, 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100. We welcome all…
The COTA Team are gearing up for the Care & Ageing Expo on 3-4 August at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. We hope you will come and visit us at the COTA stand where we will be promoting our programs Living Longer Living Stronger, Age Care Systems Navigator and Mentoring 2 Work. We also want to hear…
The biggest expo on ageing in Perth is on this August 3 and 4, 2019 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. COTA (WA) will be at stand 239 all weekend. We’ll have Mallwalking, Living Longer Living Stronger, Aged Care Navigators, Mentoring 2 Work and information on all our programs and policies there on the…
WA Seniors Week 2019 will run from Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 November. Seniors Week 2019 is a special time of celebration for Western Australian seniors. During Seniors Week, events and activities are held across Western Australia to acknowledge seniors and show our appreciation for their valued contribution to society. Have a Go Day will…