Advisory / peak bodies

Council on the Ageing NT Inc (COTA NT)

Website: www.cotant.org.au
Telephone: 8941 1004
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Non-for-profit peak body representing the rights, needs and interests of senior Territorians. Providing: information and advocacy services, policy review and consumer representation, events and workshops throughout the year, Seniors EXPO and Seniors Month activities.  Also runs services and program supporting seniors’ groups, individuals, CaLD community and social engagement.

Integrated Disability Action Inc (IDA)

Website: www.idainc.org.au
Telephone: 8948 5400
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Peak consumer body for people with disabilities, their families, carers, workers in the disability field and those with an interest in the disability sector. IDA has ramp access, accessible toilets and a large accessible office.

National Disability Services NT

Website: www.nds.org.au
Telephone: 8930 2888
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Peak body for non-government disability service organisations. NDS provides a robust and independent voice to governments on behalf of disability service providers and supports its membership through providing information on current and emerging issues in the sector.

NT Council of Social Service Inc

Website: www.ntcoss.org.au
Telephone: 8948 2665
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The Northern Territory Counsil of Social Service (NTCOSS) is a peak body for the social and community sector in the Northern Territory and an advocate for social justice on behalf of people and communities in the NT who may be affected by poverty and disadvantage.

Office of Senior Territorians

Website: nt.gov.au/community/seniors
Telephone: 8999 3894
Email:
The Office of Senior Territorians engages with the community and government agencies to ensure a co-ordinated approach to the implementation of government’s policy priorities for Territory Seniors.

Probus Club of Darwin Inc

Website: www.darwinprobus.org
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Probus is a part of the Rotary International World and is a club for retired or semi-retired men and women. Probus is not for profit, non-sectarian and non-fundraising. Its objectives are to stimulate thought, interest and participation in activities at a time of life when it is easy to become complacent and self-centred.