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.
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.
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,…
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…
Mentoring 2 Work is approaching two key milestones – all participants completing their journeys in the program and the closing out of its contract with the federal government through the Department of Social Services. With all of the activity that reached its peak last year with young adults and mentors being recruited and commenced in…
As a leading partner in a national initiative, COTA (WA) has launched Strength for LifeTM an endorsed strength training program for those over 50. Building on the success of the previous program, Living Longer Living Stronger.TM The refreshed program includes new resources for both participants and providers. To start the morning, our providers attended a…
Staying active into older age (your prime time!), is one of the best investments that you can make. Today we launched Strength for Life, a refresh of our Living Longer Living Stronger program of strength training for over 50s. Featuring a healthy breakfast, and presentations by our amazing ambassador, Professor Bob Z. Find out more…
Attend a FREE, independent information session, lead by Council on the Ageing Western Australia. Sessions are occurring throughout Metro WA. Find information about The Aged Care system in Australia Support services available for people living in their home Eligibility and how to access services Following the presentation, there will be some time for a one-on-one…
