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Become a Member

You can join COTA NT as an individual or joint Member; or as a Club and Associate Member. When you join COTA NT, you become part of a united, inclusive and active voice for seniors across the Northern Territory. Our Members keeps us informed of issues affecting senior Territorians and are an essential part of our movement for making positive social change.

  • Applicants must be aged 50 years or over.

Members

Our individual and joint Members are typically aged between 50 and 90 years old; working, in employment transition, or in early retirement; culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; healthy, active and independent or accessing assistance/support. Members are mostly socially and politically-engaged, active in the community and volunteering, facilitating workshops, organising groups and events.

Members are located across the Northern Territory in Darwin, Central Australia, Coomalie, Berry Springs and Katherine. 

  • BENEFITS What we offer our members – here. 

Club and Associate Members

Club and Associates Members are not-for-profit organisations (i.e. organisations that provide services to the community and do not operate to make a profit for its members (or shareholders, if applicable) and charities which support the well-being of seniors in the Northern Territory. An ABN, charity registration number or incorporated association number (ACN) may be required on application. See Club and Associate Members here.

  • BENEFITS What we offer our Club and Associate members – here. 

Membership fees, applications and payments

  • COTA NT’s membership in all categories is from 1 July to 30 June annually.
  • Individuals: The single joining fee is $44. Apply here.
  • Joint: The joint joining fee is $56 (can be purchased for any two people with the same postal address). Apply here.
    • For both individual and joint Memberships, a supplementary fee of $10 on application applies to access Home Maintenance Service (this service is only available in the Greater Darwin Region)
  • Club and Associate membership: Starts from $30 + GST and is tiered on gross income. Apply here.
  • You can pay for membership online, on invoice using bank transfer, EFTPOS, cash or cheque (transaction and handling fees may apply).

Further information and help

Please contact COTA NT Membership Services on 8941 1004 during office hours (Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm) for help or contact us.

Page updated December 2025