Every provider, personal trainer or exercise physiologist in our program receives specific training and support to deliver fun exercise classes and training to those who participate in Living Longer Living Stronger. Pictured is Mathew Harris (MSc, Accredited Exercise Physiologist), leading the latest class for our newest instructors. With centers across Western Australia, call (08) 9472…
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The board, staff and volunteers of the Council On The Ageing WA would like to wish all of our members, clients, supporters and the general public a very Merry Christmas, and to wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2020. We will be closed for the festive season from the close of business on Friday Dec…
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In the leadup to Christmas. the ACCC’s Scam Watch service has wared Australians to be on the alert for online scammers. Scammers will often try to take advantage of people going their Christmas shopping. This includes taking advantage of the “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” sales. The ACCC have warned about scammers using websites that…
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Congratulations to John Anderson, a very dedicated Mall Walking Leader at Garden City. John was nominated for the Melville City Mayor’s 2019 Award for over ten years of volunteering at Garden City Mall Walking. Thank you John!
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All COTA (WA) Mall Walking Groups will officially break from: 20 December 2019 – 3rd or 4th February 2020 Mall Walking Group Return Dates: Westfield Booragoon: Tuesday – 4 February 2019Karrinyup: Tuesday – 4 February 2019Midland Gate: Monday – 3 February 2019Ocean Keys: Monday – 3 February 2019 Please note:Any members wishing to continue walking…
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COTA (WA) congratulates the following winners of the 2019 WA Seniors awards: Angela McCluskey awarded the WA Seniors Award 2019 Metropolitan, for establishing the Forget-me-not café community group for people living with dementia and their carers. Rae Endersby received the WA Seniors Award 2019 Regional, as a volunteer for over 30 years to the Friends…
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This is one of the busiest times of the year for COTA (WA) and a time to reflect on the previous financial year as we prepared for our Annual General Meeting on 28 October. Although it was a tough year financially, we continued to deliver high quality work and you can read more about our…
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COTA (WA) represented seniors at another Have a Go Day for 2019. Providing information and advice for Living Longer Living Stronger, Mall Walking, Aged Care Navigators, Mentoring 2 Work and of course, our annual Seniors Week survey. Sorry to anyone who missed out on a hardcopy of our Goodbye Guide: End of Life Planner Checklist,…
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Can you share your story about finding a place to live? On Thursday November 14, during seniors week, we are involved with a focus group on finding safe, secure and affordable housing for seniors. The focus group is in the Victoria Park area and catered! Call us on 9472 0104 or email dana@cotawa.org.au to reserve…
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During last years Seniors Week, over 350 people told us about what makes a community age-friendly for them. This year we want to know about your experiences with the places you’ve lived, the jobs you’ve had, and the services you’ve accessed. Take our short survey, on the issues that are important to you, in the…
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