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17 Aug 2026

Congratulations to the winners of Selfie with a Senior and Portrait of Senior Territorian Art Award

The winners of the Selfie with a Senior and 27th annual Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award have been announced at Parliament House and…

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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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10 Feb 2026

Selfie with a Senior returns to celebrate Territorian stories and connection

Territorians of all ages are being encouraged to grab their phones, strike a pose and celebrate the wisdom, stories and spirit of older Territorians as…

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21 May 2025

Stand Up, Speak Out: A conversation on courage, rights and reform

Stand Up, Speak Out: A conversation on courage, rights and reform webinar with three of Australia’s most respected voices in advocacy and human rights –…

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04 Feb 2025

COTA Australia’s submission to the Australian Government to inform the 2025-26 Federal Budget

COTA Australia has provided a submission to the Australian Government to inform the 2025-26 Federal Budget. In the submission, the key action items are: 1. Improving…

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31 Jul 2024

Responses to COTA NT Election Recommendations to the NT Government 2024

In February, COTA NT released its *Election Recommendations to the NT Government 2024 * which covered 6 major areas of concern (aged care, housing, cost…

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03 Oct 2023

Ageism Awareness Day, 7th October 2023

The national campaign against ageism, EveryAGE Counts has announced that Australia’s third Ageism Awareness Day will be on 7th October. This is the third Ageism…

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19 Jan 2023

The latest edition of SENIORS VOICE is out now

10 000 print copies are starting to wing their way across the Territory to over 85 locations today.  This edition of SENIORS VOICE features:  Editorial…

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16 Jan 2023

Is the Territory age-friendly?

COTA NT has conducted a survey in 2022 asking seniors “Is the Territory age-friendly?” and the results are out. The survey was released as new…

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28 Oct 2022

NT choreographer lands Residency Program at The Australian Ballet

One of the Territory’s most dynamic and loved dance choreographers has been offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as one of two recipients of The Australian Ballet’s…

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25 Oct 2022

View the Ageism Awareness Day launch – October 2022

This video is the online launch for Ageism Awareness Day, 7 October 2022.   Special guest Ita Buttrose AC, OBE joined the panel alongside Robert Tickner…

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23 Aug 2022

Is the Territory Age-Friendly?

COTA NT believes that ageism matters and, like any other form of prejudice and discrimination, can make a profound impact on people’s wellbeing, social inclusion,…

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14 Apr 2022

COTA releases its Policy Recommendations for 47th Parliament – What Seniors Want

COTA NT alongside the national network of COTAs is making twelve policy recommendations to Federal Government on behalf of senior Australians in the hope that…

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22 Oct 2021

Grandies you are so loved by your little Grandies

We have had a tremendous response to our Grandparents Day I Love Grandie competition and can’t wait to formally showcase entries at our Grandparents day…

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30 Jul 2021

COTA NT launches the first Grandparents Day for the NT

Grandparents Day is the last Sunday of October COTA NT, the peak advocacy body for over 50s in the Northern Territory has launched the first…