June Message from the CEO
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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
DetailsCarerHelp COVID-19 information and resources for carers
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we care for a person at the end of life, as well as how we support those who are grieving. With the current…
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Prevent, Support, Heal Campaign Launched
With the upcoming Western Australian state election coming up, the Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) has launched an important campaign calling for commitments to correctly fund mental health…
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Palliative Care Information and Support Line
COTA WA is proud to announce the commencement of the Palliative Care Information and Support Line managed by Palliative Care WA.
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Mallwalking during the time of Social Isolation
Many of our mallwalkers 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,…
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May Message from the CEO
While Australia has managed to contain and control the Coronavirus in a relatively short period of time (compared to other countries), the road to recovery is likely to be a…
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Silver lining to the Pandemic
Previously we had raised the difficulties older Australians are having finding substantial supports during the pandemic however, new national research finds a silver lining to the pandemic in the uptake…
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