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15 Apr 2025

Pressure our political parties to deliver a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme

As we age, looking after our health becomes more important than ever – and that includes our teeth. But right now, too many older Australians…

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28 Mar 2025

COTA NT’s Darwin Seniors Expo exhibitor registrations are open!

We are back for our 10th Seniors Expo in Darwin and are inviting exhibitors to register from today! What to expect…? If you are new…

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20 Mar 2025

Katherine seniors can ask why at the Y!

COTA NT is delighted to bring its Expo event back to Katherine for the 5th consecutive year. Hosted at the Y in Katherine on Wednesday…

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15 Mar 2025

What is COTA?

COTA NT staff members, Janet Brown and Cecilia Chiolero will be talking about the organisation’s work at the City of Darwin’s Library Lounge session at…

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12 Mar 2025

2025 Seniors Month Grants are now open

Seniors Month is a time to celebrate and recognise the incredible contributions of older people in our NT community. To support this, the NT Government…

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10 Mar 2025

Advocates implore Territory Government to act on voluntary assisted dying legislation

The Northern Territory is the only jurisdiction in Australia yet to have legislation for voluntary assisted dying (VAD). Over the last five years, laws have…

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27 Feb 2025

COTA NT Members – your new newsletter ready to read now

COTA NT MEMBERS – Your latest newsletter is ready to read! Catch up with our advocacy work, survey results, events, activities and projects, plus information,…

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26 Feb 2025

Good sleep for healthy ageing

Good sleep is essential for healthy ageing, but Australia’s sweltering summer nights can make it difficult to rest. Live Up’s latest article below, ‘How to sleep…

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24 Feb 2025

Breaking the Silence – invitation to join podcast pilot program

Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) is launching a new podcast series called ‘Breaking the Silence’, to amplify the voices of lived and living experience. If…

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24 Feb 2025

Toolkit for people caring for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors released

COTA NT is pleased to announce a new look and name for the newly updated Cultural Background Resources Booklet published by PICAC NT. This free…

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20 Feb 2025

Checklist translations ensure seniors from over 58 CaLD backgrounds understand aged care contracts

COTA NT is pleased to announce that its Client Aged Care Contract Checklist is now available in 58 languages. The checklist is an essential resource…

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19 Feb 2025

COTA National Alliance’s recommendations on second National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older Australians

The COTA National Alliance welcomes the second National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older Australians. However, to ensure the plan achieves meaningful…

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18 Feb 2025

Let’s talk about aged care in the home – consumer information sessions

The Department of Health and Aged Care, Northern Territory Office team have scheduled a series of information sessions on Commonwealth funded in-home aged care supporting…

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17 Feb 2025

Entries are now open for the 27th Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award!

Proudly supported by the Department of People, Sport and Culture and presented by Tactile Arts, this much-loved competition honours senior Territorians by capturing their stories…

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14 Feb 2025

Join us at the 5th Katherine Seniors Expo!

The COTA NT team is delighted to be back in Katherine for its 5th Seniors Expo and invites you to join them on the day…