Stroke Awareness
We are living in unprecedented times as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, however please remember that stroke is always a medical emergency
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COVID-19: 10 tips on how to look after your physical and mental health during self-isolation
1. Do some physical activity Learn a few basic exercises that you can do at home to increase mobility and mood. Click here for a 10-minute home workout for seniors. 2. Be creative You could invest some of this time into a hobby or pick up a new one. There are lots of videos, apps and…
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Staying at Home Survey: Older Australians Wellbeing and Support in the time of COVID-19
With the prospect of ‘staying in’ at home looming for many older Australians, we asked our community what support they felt they could draw on to stay healthy and safe at home. The COTA (WA) Stay at Home survey ran over a one week period in March of 2020 and had 333 online responses, with…
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April Message from the CEO
Western Australia has long been recognised as one of the most isolated capital cities in the world, but who would have thought we would see the day when we became isolated from the rest of our own country? And as each state of Australia scrambles to find the appropriate solution within its own borders, we…
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Mentoring 2 Work Documentary Released
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…
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Staying In Survey
Are you spending a bit more time at home lately? With the prospect of ‘staying in’ at home looming, now is a great time to ask our community and supporters of all ages what they do to stay healthy and happy in their homes. Complete our short survey, and help us guide a response to…
DetailsMarch Message from the CEO and COVID-19 Update (March 16)
The escalation of the coronavirus continues to dominate world headlines, but at a grass-roots level I know we are all concerned about how it is likely to impact on us personally or on our family and friends and on our community. Included in this newsletter is some information from the WA Department of Health –…
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Strength for Life Launches with a Provider Breakfast
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…
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New report highlights the need to increase Newstart and the aged pension to prevent older Australians living in poverty
A report launched by The Australian Council of Social Services and UNSW titled ‘2020 Poverty in Australia Overview’ reveals that the current rate of Newstart is forcing many older Australians to live below the poverty line. COTA Australia Chief Executive, Ian Yates, said the findings in the report was yet more evidence of the need…
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Introducing Strength for Life
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…
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