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15 Oct 2026

Senate decision a win for older Territorians as Government urged to reconsider private health insurance rebate cuts

COTA NT has welcomed the Senate’s decision to block the Federal Government’s proposed cuts to the private health insurance rebate, describing it as an important…

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12 Oct 2026

Andrew Denton marks decade of VAD reform with new research fund

Ten years after launching Go Gentle at the National Press Club, founder Andrew Denton has returned to mark a transformation in end-of-life care and warn…

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05 Oct 2026

Rural Seniors Expo brings information, support and community connections to Coolalinga

Older Territorians living in Darwin’s rural area are invited to come along to the Rural Seniors Expo at Coolalinga Central on Friday 9 October, with…

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01 Oct 2026

International Day of Older Persons – Longer lives should mean more opportunities, not simply more years

Today on the International Day of Older Persons, COTA NT calls for long-term planning to ensure that Australia and the Territory is ready for its…

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28 Sep 2026

National Aged Care Advisory Council (NACAC) Member Expression of Interest

The Department of Health, Ageing and Disability is seeking expressions of interest from senior leaders and subject matter experts to join the National Aged Care…

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10 Sep 2026

COTA NT calls for urgent action to make private health insurance fair for older Territorians

COTA NT has sent an Open Letter to the NT’s elected representatives calling on them to stand up for older Territorians who are facing growing…

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10 Sep 2026

COTA NT attends Ageing Australia’s inaugural Regional and Remote Summit

Ageing Australia held an inaugural Regional and Remote Summit on 1 September at Novotel Darwin bringing 80 delegates together in Darwin to explore equitable, person-centred…

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02 Sep 2026

Advocacy and representation

Over the last two months, Sue Shearer has attended and been invited to a number of meetings, forums and committees to provide conveners and participants…

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31 Aug 2026

Campaigning for the restitution of Territory freedoms 1997 to 2026

Reflection by Sue Shearer, CEO of COTA NT on the advocacy to restore voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation in the Northern Territory Most people know…

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27 Aug 2026

Seniors Voice – August

The 3rd edition of the year was released on 4 August and covered a myriad of topics including: news aged care assessment tool Seniors Month…

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27 Aug 2026

Fix Private Health Insurance for Older Australians – Add Your Voice

Many older Australians have paid private health insurance premiums for decades. Now, just as they are more likely to need health care, they face high,…

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18 Aug 2026

The time to write this law is now

Thursday 23 July 2026 — The Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill 2026 introduced to NT Parliament 25/27 August – Debate and vote. In 2018,…

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17 Aug 2026

VAD to be debated in the August 2026 sittings

Council on the Ageing Northern Territory (COTA NT), on behalf of older Territorians, welcomes the upcoming debate on the Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill…

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13 Aug 2026

Tips for writing to your Member of Parliament

You can call or email your Member of Parliament, but it you want to keep a clear record of your communication, an email or letter…

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04 Aug 2026

Read the New Edition of Seniors Voice — August 2026

Click here to read online The human touch Online today and distributed around the Territory to over 100 locations (find out where here) Subscribe to receive Seniors…