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.
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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.
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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.
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Lifeline WA Community Visitors Scheme
Lifeline WA are the providers of the Community Visitors Scheme which is funded by the federal Department of Health. It aims to enrich the quality of life of seniors living in isolation. Seniors living in an Aged Care Facility, or living at home, and are receiving (or been approved for) a Home Care Package are…
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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.
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Elder Abuse Radio Interview
Christine Allen, our CEO, discusses World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on ABC Radio. Discussed are what is elder abuse, what to do and where to find help.
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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 was officially recognised by United Nations General Assembly in 2011. Elder abuse is “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within…
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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: cotawa.org.au/CovidSafeMay We’ve also got an updated COVID page: cotawa.org.au/covid-19-information/
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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 before they can be used, we are interested in speaking to, and gauging the reactions of, people who may have received a card. Get in…
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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 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,…
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