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12 Feb 2019

Questions for the pollies?

As highlighted previously, COTA NT now has two Aged Care co-ordinators on board to help seniors and their families and carers better access aged care…

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30 Oct 2018

Have your say against discrimination

Just a reminder that COTA NT’s survey is still available on line and hard copies available at COTA’s office.  We have received over 850 responses…

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19 Oct 2018

Open for Consultation: Draft National Women’s and Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2030

On 2 March 2018, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP announced the commencement of a process to establish a National Women’s Health…

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18 Sep 2018

Have your say in the COTA NT 2018 survey

COTA NT staff and volunteers have been out and about during the last two weeks to assist people fill in the COTA NT 2018 Survey….

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11 Sep 2018

Call to NT Government to look after own

COTA NT has had quite a few visits by disgruntled Territorians regarding the Population Strategy and the $15,000 incentive for people in the 55 to…

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04 Sep 2018

Giving seniors a voice

COTA NT and Office of the Public Guardian’s forum with key speaker, The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner was well attended last…

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22 Jan 2018

Out of pocket pain – Share your experience

The thousands of Australians who have faced high out of pocket medical bills now have a chance to make a difference by sharing their story….

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19 Oct 2017

NT Seniors are a force to be reckoned with

At the COTA Annual General Meeting last week in front of a good turnout of members, it was time to reflect on the work that…

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03 Oct 2017

10,000 Voices speak and COTA continues to lobby on behalf of seniors

Seniors certainly had their say in the recent review regarding the NTPCCS (Northern Territory Pensioner and Carers Concession Scheme).  Over 10,000 seniors voiced their concerns,…

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29 Sep 2017

COTA Australia launches consultation period & survey for Increasing Self-Management in Home Care Project

Leading seniors advocate, COTA Australia, is inviting older Australians, family carers and home care package providers to offer feedback on the state of self-management in…

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12 Sep 2017

COTA NT notice of Annual General Meeting of Council on the Ageing (Northern Territory) Inc.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF COUNCIL ON THE AGEING (NORTHERN TERRITORY) INC. Date:         Thursday 12 October 2017 Time:         12.30pm –…

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09 Aug 2017

2017 NT Council elections – Saturday 26 August

Information on how to vote in the 2017 NT Council Elections is available online from the Northern Territory Electoral Commission Early voting Early voting starts…

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10 Jul 2017

Northern Territory Government begins public consultation on all aspects of the NT Pensioner and Carer Concession Scheme

The Northern Territory Government has begun public consultation on all aspects of the NT Pensioner and Carer Concession Scheme. The concession scheme provides members with…

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18 Apr 2017

Exciting forums lined up

COTA has some exciting forums lined up next week for Wellness Week.  Starting on Tuesday, we have something for everyone including conversations and presentations on…

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22 Nov 2016

Help for government planning

The Territory’s leading seniors’ advocacy body, COTA NT has welcomed the recent release of a national Survey of Ageing, Disability and Carers as a critical…