COTA Mall Walking is going from strength to strength. Belmont Mall Walking Group recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary in a celebration attended by Glenys Godfrey MLA, Member for Belmont – who, when as Mayor of the City of Belmont, helped launch the service at its inception! 50 Walkers helped celebrate the success of the…
DetailsCOTA IT Volunteer and Member John Peffer appears in the upcoming April 2016 Have a Go newspaper – click on the link below for the full details! Congratulations to Janine, Tyler and the crew at Transitions Health and Fitness for their brilliant help and work! Have a Go news John Peffer
DetailsThe study in the link below examines security of tenure for the ageing population in Western Australia and considers whether current housing legislation supports seniors’ on-going housing needs. The Security of Tenure for the Ageing Population in WA report.
DetailsProductivity Commission research into housing and older Australians should be considered as part of a comprehensive retirement incomes package which considers the impacts on the quality of life of older people, not just a Federal Budget quick fix. Read more here: cota-mr-housing-options-for-older-people-01122015
DetailsShiela and Mary with their Living Longer Living Stronger Instructor, Jodie Moore, at Aqua Jetty Rockingham. Stockland Retirement Living are now Bronze Sponsors of the Council on the Ageing (WA)’s Active Ageing programs –designed to increase the independence and wellbeing of Seniors in their communities of choice. Stockland creates quality environments for Seniors such as Affinity…
DetailsThe United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review focusing on Australia’s human rights record overnight put forward a number of recommendations around Australia’s treatment of older people including providing better access to the workforce and strengthening anti-discrimination measures. Details here: http://www.cota.org.au/australia/News/NewsList/2015/rights-of-older-people-under-microscope-at-the-un.aspx
DetailsA newly published fact sheet talks about alcohol and ageing issues. View it here: Alcohol and older Australians
DetailsA Long Way from Home is COTA WA’s new publication that will help people who are caring for a relative at a distance. You can view it here: A Long Way from Home
You can see our 2014-2015 Annual Report here: Annual Report 2014-2015