CEO Update – September 2026

2 Sep 2026

CEO

If you keep an eye on our website news blog, you’ll probably guess where and on what topics we have made our voice heard.

If you haven’t, you can read about the topics that interest you most by going to the News section www.cotant.org.au/members-news and choosing the relevant topic tag on our Latest News page.

We have been talking on a range of issues and covering our activities as below:

Campaigning for the restitution of Territory freedoms 1997 to 2026: My reflection on our advocacy work following the passing of the Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill 2026 by the Northern Territory Parliament on 27 August 2026 (here).
Advocacy and representation: Delivery of the NTG housing strategy, palliative care and regional support and industry skills advisory. Publication of Seniors Voice.
Events: Seniors Month activities
Environment: Assisted cyclone pick up service in Darwin promoted
Health and Wellbeing: Fix Private Health Insurance and Reforming the NT Health System surveys promoted, pharmacy first and vaccinations advisories published
Voluntary Assisted Dying: VAD bill updates and calls to action
Safety: AusAlert warning notification and scams awareness
Finance: Federal budget outcomes for older Australians reported
End of life: New Advance Personal Planning service promoted and hosted
Digital Literacy:– nbn information sessions in Central Australia promoted.

There was more on social media pages including some gorgeous photos of the Selfie with a Senior competition winners announced and celebrated at Parliament House.

Have Your Say – You are invited to complete the survey and petition below:

Members News

Discounts and giveaways – Forever Farnham and movie magic! (read more)
Representation – A round up of where COTA has been representing you. (read more)
Seniors Voice – Read what was in the August issue (click here) or read the full paper here
Seniors Month – What we did, how and where we did it! (read more)
Ongoing activities and upcoming events – Dates for diaries and changes (read more)
Membership services – Members only website, changes for Home Maintenance Scheme and staffing. (read more)
Will writing service – Write your will for free in just 10 minutes (get started)

Please feel free to contact us about any issues or concerns. I am taking leave for a few weeks during September, but the COTA team will be able to help you with most enquiries during this time.

Stay safe,

Sue Shearer, CEO of COTA NT