News & Events

November Message from the CEO

UncategorizedBy JedNovember 14, 2020

Each fortnight I meet (virtually) with the other COTA CEOs across Australia to discuss the current issues for seniors, share information and ideas, and obtain an update on matters of…

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Have A Go Day 2020

UncategorizedBy JedNovember 14, 2020

Another busy day at Have A Go Day 2020, with many people stopping by to talk to us and find out about our programs and projects. Our newly released At…

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WA Seniors Award Winners 2020

Seniors, Seniors Awards, Uncategorized, Western AustraliaBy Alex PittendreighNovember 13, 2020

The WA Seniors Award winners for 2020 have been announced.

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Help us set the agenda for ageing well in 2021

UncategorizedBy JedNovember 10, 2020

Help us reflect on a tumultuous year and set the agenda for ageing well in 2021. Complete our short, 10 minute ‘listening post’ survey and give us an update on…

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Annual General Meeting 2020

Action and Advocacy, COTA WA, Members, Seniors, UncategorizedBy Alex PittendreighNovember 6, 2020

The Annual General Meeting of The Council on the Ageing Western Australia Incorporated will be held on Thursday 10 December 2020 from 2:00pm in the Wesfarmers Theatrette at The Perron Centre, 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100.

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Update on Government Energy Policy

Action and AdvocacyBy Alex PittendreighNovember 2, 2020

An information sheet is now available on the Western Australian governments policy of a $600 credit for household electricity accounts.

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Mental Health Commission Releases the Suicide Prevention Framework 2021-2025

HealthBy Alex PittendreighOctober 24, 2020

The WA Mental Health Commission has release the Suicide Prevention Framework 2021-2025 which provides a coordinated approach to address suicide prevention activity in Western Australia.

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WA Mental Health Commission Releases Suicide Prevention Framework 2025

HealthBy Alex PittendreighOctober 22, 2020

The Western Australian Metal Health Commission has released the Western Australian Suicide Prevention Framework 2021 – 2025.

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Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19

UncategorizedBy Alex PittendreighOctober 21, 2020

COTA Australia has released a comprehensive Industry Code  for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19. The code is available in multiple languages and can be accessed by clicking here.

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Western Australian Seniors Awards 2020

UncategorizedBy JedOctober 14, 2020

Since the gradual easing of restrictions, we’ve been working with The Department of Communities, WA Local Government Association and the Age-Friendly Communities Network to ensure that we can still recognise…

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