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    • Information and resources
    • Elder Abuse
    • COTA (WA) Seniors Guides
    • At Home Guide
    • The Goodbye Guide
    • Interruptions Guide
    • ‘Interruptions to Daily Living Guide’ translated to Polish, Italian and Greek Languages
    • ‘Interruptions to Daily Living Guide’ translated to Simplified Chinese
    • COTA (WA) ‘Understanding the Mistreatment of Older People’ Guide
    • The Council on the Ageing (WA): Navigating the Aged Care System Program has ceased from 21 December 2022.
    • Strength For Life
    • Support Services Directory
  • Sector Resources
    • Resources And Reports
    • WA Seniors Sector: Responding to Elder Abuse Forum
    • Aged Friendly Communities Network
  • News & Media
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    • Media
  • About COTA WA
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    • Annual Reports
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    • Acknowledgement
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    • Our Team
    • Our Supporters Program
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The Real Old 2019

The myths, facts and surprisingly good news about growing older in Australia today (if we can just end ageism)

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The Goodbye Guide

A helpful tool in planning and collating important documents and information and critically, ensuring that your executor or loved ones are able to locate them at the right time.

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Scam Fact Sheet

Keep yourself safe: be aware of scams and fraud

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Safety Advice for Seniors

Tips for staying safe from Community Engagement Division Western Australian Police Force

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Preparing for Your Funeral

There are a range of options to prepare for your funeral. Three (3) of the most common are: prepaid, bonds or insurance. These products have been created to offer you some control over your funeral arrangements and expenses, protect your family from unexpected financial issues and give you peace of mind to say goodbye.

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Motorcycle Safety FAQs

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Motorcycle Facts at a Glance

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Managing your energy bills to support your health

A Household guide

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Interruptions to Daily Living Guide

The opening of Western Australia’s borders is causing some concern or anxiety for many people, particularly those who may feel more vulnerable. This Guide has been prepared to support older Western Australians who are isolated (by choice or circumstance) and whose normal daily routine has been interrupted.

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Guide to Driving on WA Roads

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Financial Abuse

The facts and how to protect yourself.

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Fatigue Safety FAQs

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Fatigue Facts at a Glance

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Energy and Water Ombudsman Western Australia

Requesting a review of the handling of a complaint to the Energy and Water Ombudsman

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Energy and Water Ombudsman WA

Complaints Process Overview

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Energy and Water Ombudsman Poster November 2017

Are you having problems with your electricity, gas or water services provider that you can’t fix with them?

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Energy and Water Ombudsman Information Sheet

Do you have a problem with your electricity, gas or water services provider?
Call the Energy and Water Ombudsman.

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Driver Distractions FAQs

Distractions Facts at a Glance

COVID-19 Debit Card Delivery

Helping new Debit Card users learn about their new Debit Card

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Bankwest Safe & Savvy Guide

Bankwest have published a guide to help older people avoid abuse, scams and fraud.

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At Home Guide

Council on the Ageing Western Australia has developed this guide to support older Western
Australians to live well. And while it is particularly relevant during the COVID-19 isolation
period, it is designed as an ongoing companion for seniors at home.

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2019-20 Used Car Buyers Safety Rating Guide

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12 Most Asked About Road Rules

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Strength for Life

Get stronger. Stay active. Make friends.
Take control of your health, wellbeing and life.

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Suite 2, 61 Kitchener Avenue
Victoria Park WA 6100
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