Latest News | COTA NT | Voice for Territory Seniors

The second Darwin Rural Seniors Expo held on 9 October at Coolalinga Central was a great success. 39 stallholders took part and were kept busy…

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07 Oct 2026

COTA Movie mornings will celebrate Grandies 2026

COTA NT is thrilled to invite grandparents and grandparent carers and their young ones to celebrate the NT’s Grandparents Day on Sunday 25 October 2026…

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07 Oct 2026

The COTA NT Wheelie Good Raffle

We’re putting the fun into fundraising with the COTA NT Wheelie Good Raffle – and this is one prize you’ll definitely want to ride away…

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05 Oct 2026

Rural Seniors Expo brings information, support and community connections to Coolalinga

Older Territorians living in Darwin’s rural area are invited to come along to the Rural Seniors Expo at Coolalinga Central on Friday 9 October, with…

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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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28 Sep 2026

NEW Super Ageing class at COTA NT

A new Super Ageing class at COTA NT, Seated Yoga and Flexibility starts on Monday 5 October. This is a gentle, low-impact class for adults…

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28 Sep 2026

National Aged Care Advisory Council (NACAC) Member Expression of Interest

The Department of Health, Ageing and Disability is seeking expressions of interest from senior leaders and subject matter experts to join the National Aged Care…

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09 Sep 2026

Join COTA NT staff as a valued team member!

We are looking for a Membership Officer Permanent part-time | 26 hours per week | Darwin SACS Award – Level 3, Pay Point 2 A…

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07 Sep 2026

“Write your Will, OK?”

National Wills Week gets underway from 7 to 13 September 2026 and serves as a timely reminder to us all to get our Wills written…

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06 Sep 2026

The Piano Tuner – A film made with seniors and pianos

Over the eight years of making The Piano Tuner, many seniors across the Northern Territory became much more than people appearing in front of the…

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02 Sep 2026

Discounts and giveaways for COTA Members

Follow our Facebook page if you are interested in finding about our giveaways – we can’t schedule them unfortunately as we never know when they…

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02 Sep 2026

Ongoing and upcoming events and activities

Visit the online COTA NT calendar to see what, where and when we’re organising or hosting. Note there have been a few changes – Our…

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02 Sep 2026

Advocacy and representation

Over the last two months, Sue Shearer has attended and been invited to a number of meetings, forums and committees to provide conveners and participants…

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31 Aug 2026

Campaigning for the restitution of Territory freedoms 1997 to 2026

Reflection by Sue Shearer, CEO of COTA NT on the advocacy to restore voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation in the Northern Territory Most people know…

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31 Aug 2026

Hearing Health Talk for seniors in Coomalie

You are invited to join COTA Coomalie Branch and Audika at this free Hearing Health Talk. Topics covered will include: Signs and symptons of hearing…