Aged Care | COTA NT | Voice for Territory Seniors

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has now commenced and if you are interested, you can view or listen to the web…

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18 Dec 2018

Help in navigating the system on its way

It is an exciting time again for us at COTA NT. We have just been advised that we have been successful in our bid as…

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19 Nov 2018

Seniors urged to confirm details for Concession schemes

Approximately 48% of the total number of members (aged over 65) of the NT Concession Scheme have now confirmed their details and membership of the…

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06 Nov 2018

Help with concessions and aged care

The deadline for confirming your details for the NT Concession and Seniors Recognition Scheme is the end of the year. We have been receiving numerous…

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16 Oct 2018

Paying a high price for the sins of a few

It has been an interesting news week, especially with our members being very vocal about the NT Government’s new Alcohol Reform measures which include an…

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28 Aug 2018

Territory aged care, packages possible

COTA NT attended the Chief Minister’s unveiling of the new master branding for the Territory and it is impressive. When you think of the colours…

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19 Jun 2018

COTA helps identify gaps in Territory aged care

The Seniors Month August 2018 calendar is off to the printers shortly. Remember that if you missed the print deadline, you can still add your…

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09 May 2018

Media Release: COTA NT on Federal Budget 2018 – More commitment needed to ageing population and aged care

COTA NT’s CEO Sue Shearer has welcomed most of the initiatives from the 2018 Federal Budget, but warns it is not enough. “One of the…

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20 Feb 2018

More Government commitment needed to ease seniors’ struggles

COTA NT attended the Chief Minister’s function on Monday, where he outlined his Government’s $1.75 billion infrastructure spend to kickstart the NT economy. It would…

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12 Dec 2017

Consumers asked what they need to know before choosing aged care provider

COTA Australia is asking Australians their views about quality of life and quality of services in aged care over the next two months as part…

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06 Dec 2017

COTA Australia welcomes Aged Care Diversity Framework

Leading senior’s advocacy group, COTA Australia, commends the government for recognising the diverse characteristics and life experiences of older Australians and their efforts to build…

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24 Nov 2017

Carers NT – New Aged Care Respite Services for Darwin

News released from Carers NT: Please call 1800 242 636 or email: for more information. Centre Based Respite Day Respite – Wulagi House Wulagi House…

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17 Oct 2017

Looking after the best interests of our seniors

It is interesting watching the debate in the Victorian Parliament regarding the Euthanasia Laws and how volatile and emotive it can become. How many of…

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10 Oct 2017

Ageing with plans and support in place

COTA NT receives numerous enquiries from Territorians every week – and not just from seniors – on how best to plan for ageing. Issues such…

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27 Feb 2017

Home care services for older Australians enter new era

Leading seniors advocate COTA Australia today heralded the start of changes to the delivery of aged care services at home which for the first time…