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12 Oct 2026

Have Your Say: Proposed Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 1999

The NT Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1999(External link) to strengthen the management of anti-social behaviour in social…

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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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19 Aug 2026

Have your say: Reforming the Northern Territory Health System

The Territory Labor Opposition has released its first discussion paper, Reforming the Northern Territory Health System. With the Territory health system under growing pressure from…

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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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04 Aug 2026

Read the New Edition of Seniors Voice — August 2026

Click here to read online The human touch Online today and distributed around the Territory to over 100 locations (find out where here) Subscribe to receive Seniors…

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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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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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06 May 2026

Have your Say on: Taxi Services – survey closes 14 May

Taxi services – public survey The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is inviting you to take part in a short survey about taxi services in…

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30 Mar 2026

Have Your Say: NT Housing Strategy

The Finocchiaro CLP Government is developing a new Territory-wide Housing Strategy to guide how housing is planned and delivered across the NT. The Strategy is…

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24 Feb 2025

Breaking the Silence – invitation to join podcast pilot program

Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) is launching a new podcast series called ‘Breaking the Silence’, to amplify the voices of lived and living experience. If…

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22 Jan 2025

Feedback on planned mandate for businesses to accept cash by 14 February

Treasury consultation on acceptance of cash for essential items  The Department of the Treasury is seeking community input on mandatory acceptance of cash for the…

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04 Oct 2024

Round table convened to share lived experiences

COTA NT Members joined the Honourable Kate Thwaites, Assistant Federal Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women and Luke Gosling MP for a round table…

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02 Sep 2024

Call for community to help tackle violence against older Australians

COTA NT in conjunction with COTA Australia is proud to partner with Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) in an important campaign to raise awareness on…