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Aged Care, Ageing, Ageing in Place, Free, ProgramsBy Dana MooreJuly 1, 2019

COTA (WA) can help you navigate aged care. COTA (WA) has recently joined with a number of other organisations across Australia and is now participating in a series of trials…

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COTA Connections June 2019

EventsBy JedJune 17, 2019

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was on June 15, a time to acknowledge the progress Western Australia has made towards shining a light on elder abuse, especially with regards to…

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019

EventsBy JedJune 13, 2019

As we approach World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, we acknowledge the progress Western Australia has made towards shining a light on elder abuse, especially with regards to…

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Volunteer Morning Tea

EventsBy JedJune 5, 2019

We celebrated all our volunteers, past and present, with a morning tea at the State Library of Western Australia. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Bettine Heathcote AM.…

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COTA Connections May 2019

Ageing Population, COTA WA, Events, Positive AgeingBy JedMay 14, 2019

Talking with older West Australians about their lives and the challenges they face will the subject of a series of focus groups over the next few months. These are part…

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Latest Seniors Forums on Cyber-Crime

Programs, Western AustraliaBy JedApril 24, 2019

How do you protect yourself from scammers and identity theft? The next series of forums in Mundaring, Kalamunda and Byford focus on the ever present threat from criminals online. Places…

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Latest Cybercrime Forum in Warnbro

EventsBy JedApril 16, 2019

Our continuing Cybercrime forums regularly pack venues across our suburbs. Pictured from our latest session at the Warnbro Bowling club, Minister for Tourism Paul Papalia, and Shadow Minister for Consumer…

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Mall Walking Launches at Midland Gate

Active Ageing, Health, ProgramsBy JedApril 3, 2019

Our latest Mall Walking Launch at Midland Gate had a fantastic turnout. Pictured are a few of our newest Mall Walking leaders as well as Christine, our CEO, next to…

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Beware of “Tax Office” Scam

Action and Advocacy, Ageing, Consumer Rights, Cybercrime, SeniorsBy Alex PittendreighDecember 6, 2018

The ACCC Scamwatch service has issued a notice that Australians need to be aware of regarding scammers posing as agents from the Australian Taxation Office or from the police. These…

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Congratulations to our WA Seniors Awards 2018 Winners

Active Ageing, Events, Programs, Seniors Awards, Western AustraliaBy JedNovember 28, 2018

On Sunday 17 November COTA WA was delighted to present the WA Seniors Awards 2018 in partnership with the Department of Communities as well as Hon. Michael (Mick) Philip Murray.…

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