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04 Feb 2026

Sweltering Cities raises awareness of extreme heat risks

At a time where everyone is paying close attention to the discomfort of extreme heat and heatwaves Heat Awareness Day helps raise awareness about the…

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08 Sep 2025

New bus helps for Wheels for Well­being project supporting seniors in Darwin’s rural areas

Thanks to funding from the Community Benefit Fund (CBF) Major Community Organisation Grant, COTA NT has welcomed a brand new bus to support its project…

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08 Aug 2025

Hierarchy of health decision makers (Advanced Care Plan)

Hierarchy of Health Decisions Person appointed in an advanced care plan (with health care authority) Guardian  (with health care authority)                                             Appropriate relative                                           (according to…

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15 Apr 2025

Pressure our political parties to deliver a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme

As we age, looking after our health becomes more important than ever – and that includes our teeth. But right now, too many older Australians…

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05 Mar 2025

Hospital to Aged Care Dementia Support Program

The Hospital to Aged Care Dementia Support Program helps older people living with dementia transition from hospital into residential aged care or home with aged…

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26 Feb 2025

Good sleep for healthy ageing

Good sleep is essential for healthy ageing, but Australia’s sweltering summer nights can make it difficult to rest. Live Up’s latest article below, ‘How to sleep…

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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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14 Aug 2024

COTA NT launches dementia-friendly activities program

COTA NT is excited to announce the start of its “Active Minds, Active Bodies: A Dementia-Friendly Fitness and Socialisation” project with a series of activities…

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30 Apr 2024

Chocolate could help age-related memory decline in those with a low quality diet

StepUp for Ageing Research April 2024 For years we have debated whether dark chocolate is good for our brain health[1]. The Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin…

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08 Apr 2024

Social connections may improve your chances of a healthier brain and living longer

StepUp for Ageing Research March 2024 Are you debating whether to message your friend for a catchup this weekend? Maybe you are considering whether to…

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19 Feb 2024

COTA NT releases its Recommendations to the 15th Assembly

COTA NT, the peak body and leading advocate for senior Territorians, has today released its Recommendations for the next Northern Territory government to advance wellbeing…

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02 Nov 2023

Beware of melioidosis in the Top End

Top End residents and visitors are being urged to take extra precaution to avoid melioidosis ahead of the wet season. Source: NT Health Melioidosis is…

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16 Feb 2023

COTA NT and Super Ageing launch Strong and Functional

COTA NT in partnership with Super Ageing is excited to announce a brand new class for 2023, Strong & Functional specifically designed for people over…

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22 Nov 2022

More Accessible Medicines for Territorians

The Territory Government will always look at new ways to make getting access to essential medicines easier. Today in Parliament the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic…

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30 Aug 2022

Newly formed Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority releases consultation to inform aged care pricing advice

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released its Towards an Aged Care Pricing Framework Consultation Paper (the Consultation Paper).  (download a…