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29 Jun 2026

Senate report into CHSP is important milestone in enabling older Territorians stay independent

COTA NT has welcomed the Senate Community Affairs Committee report recognising the vital role of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) in enabling older Territorians…

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02 Jun 2026

Have your say: Safe prescribing by pharmacists

On behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is inviting members of the public to share their views…

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02 Jun 2026

It’s time for all NT MLAs to listen to NT voices and vote yes on voluntary assisted dying

COTA NT is calling on NT Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to listen to Territorians lived experience, vote with their conscience, and hear the…

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27 May 2026

Become a Community Field Officer for the 2026 Census

Do you have experience working with people who have a range of different needs? Community Field Officer jobs are now available in locations all over…

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20 May 2026

National voices to lead game changing conversations on elder abuse in the Territory

COTA NT is bringing two of Australia’s leading advocates for older people’s rights to the Northern Territory as part of a major community awareness initiative…

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20 May 2026

CEO interview with ABC Darwin on challenges of accessing, navigating and paying for aged care services

Following news that aged care price caps have been deferred and refunds introduced for overcharging, Council on the Ageing Northern Territory (COTA NT)’s CEO Sue…

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18 May 2026

Katherine Seniors Expo receives strong community praise

The 2026 Katherine Seniors Expo has been celebrated as a successful and welcoming community event, with feedback surveys highlighting overwhelmingly positive experiences from attendees. Participants…

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11 May 2026

Your Voice: On your experience of receiving aged care services at home

If you are seeking or receiving aged care services at home – or if you care for or support someone who does – we want…

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11 May 2026

World Elder Abuse Day events in Darwin, Alice and Tennant Creek

To raise awareness of and tackle elder abuse, COTA NT is partnering with Darwin Community Legal Services to host events in Darwin, Alice Springs and…

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07 May 2026

An Audience with Peter Warren – Presention Notes

Peter’s PowerPoint presentation is saved as a PDF for you to access below. COTA presentation by Peter Warren Notes as published in Seniors Voice: I…

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07 May 2026

Disability parking permits – City of Darwin statement

COTA NT received the below statement, attributed to City of Darwin on 29 April. We look forward to hearing from them about the free parking…

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06 May 2026

We’re supporting National Healthy Ageing Day

On May 6, Australia will celebrate the very first National Healthy Ageing Day – a movement focused on helping every person stay independent and connected…

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05 May 2026

Read Seniors Voice by COTA NT – news, events, information and looking ahead

Keeping it reel! Online today and distributing around the Territory on Wednesday 6 May Included this issue: First up: Celebrating real Territorians, community and joyful…

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30 Apr 2026

Aged Care Reform Webinar Series starts 8 May

The Aged Care reforms introduced on 1 November 2025 are significant and complex.   As the reforms head toward the 6 month mark since introduction,…

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23 Apr 2026

Join Berry Springs Seniors for a Presentation on Seniors Rights

You are invited to attend a Presentation by the Seniors Right Advocate on Tuesday 28 April 2026, 10am – 12pm, at Litchfield Library, Coolalinga. This is…