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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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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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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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10 Jul 2026

Federal Budget delivers mixed outcomes for older Australians: COTA Australia

The Federal Budget has delivered mixed outcomes for Australians of all ages, including older Australians already facing significant financial pressure.  COTA Australia Chief Executive Officer…

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21 May 2026

NT Seniors Card

Administered by Council on the Ageing (COTA NT) You can apply for this card when you turn 60 You must be a permanent resident of…

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04 May 2026

NT Concession Scheme (NTCS)

Administered by the Northern Territory Government You can apply for this card if you are on a pension You must be NT resident (6 months…

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04 May 2026

Seniors Recognition Scheme (NTSRS)

Administered by the Northern Territory Government You can apply for this card when you turn 65 You must be a permanent resident (or meet eligibility…

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23 Jul 2025

Some Seniors Recognition Scheme prepaid cards for 2025 may not be working

We’re aware that some Northern Territory Seniors Recognition Scheme prepaid cards for 2025 may not be working due to a technical issue. The NT Government…

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01 Jun 2025

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Administered by Services Australia (Federal Government) – formerly Centrelink A concession card to get cheaper health care and some discounts if you’ve reached Age Pension…

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21 May 2025

Veteran Card (Gold, White and Orange)

Administered by Department of Veterans’ Affairs (Federal Government) The Veteran Card is a redesign of the DVA White, Gold and Orange cards. There are no…

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21 May 2025

Health Care Card

Administered by Services Australia (Federal Government) – formerly Centrelink A concession card to get cheaper medicines and some discounts if you get a payment from…

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21 May 2025

Pensioner Concession Card

Administered by Services Australia (Federal Government) – formerly Centrelink A concession card to get cheaper health care, medicines and some discounts if you get certain…

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21 May 2025

Darwin NT Concessions Unit is moving to a new office at Jape Homemaker Village in Millner

From Monday 16 June, the Darwin NT Concessions Unit is moving to a new office at Jape Homemaker Village in Millner. This new location will…

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12 Mar 2025

2025 Seniors Month Grants are now open

Seniors Month is a time to celebrate and recognise the incredible contributions of older people in our NT community. To support this, the NT Government…

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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…