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COTA NT is now preparing the Seniors Month August 2026 Calendar, which will showcase events and activities taking place across the Northern Territory to celebrate…

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25 May 2026

Scam alert: Job recruitment scams

Scammers are impersonating recruiters for companies like Amazon and Youtube. What’s happening Scammers are contacting people about “job offers” via SMS. They pose as recruiters…

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25 May 2026

Commercial Passenger Vehicle Legislation amendment – summary

The Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Legislation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2026 (Act No. 7) is a Northern Territory statute that received assent on March 31, 2026….

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20 May 2026

Free webinar -Bridging Language Barriers in Aged Care: Practical Tools for Better Communication 27 May

Clear communication is essential in aged care, particularly when supporting older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. This free interactive webinar will equip you with…

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20 May 2026

National voices to lead game changing conversations on elder abuse in the Territory

COTA NT is bringing two of Australia’s leading advocates for older people’s rights to the Northern Territory as part of a major community awareness initiative…

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20 May 2026

CEO interview with ABC Darwin on challenges of accessing, navigating and paying for aged care services

Following news that aged care price caps have been deferred and refunds introduced for overcharging, Council on the Ageing Northern Territory (COTA NT)’s CEO Sue…

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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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07 May 2026

An Audience with Peter Warren – Presention Notes

Peter’s PowerPoint presentation is saved as a PDF for you to access below. COTA presentation by Peter Warren Notes as published in Seniors Voice: I…

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07 May 2026

Disability parking permits – City of Darwin statement

COTA NT received the below statement, attributed to City of Darwin on 29 April. We look forward to hearing from them about the free parking…

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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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05 May 2026

Read Seniors Voice by COTA NT – news, events, information and looking ahead

Keeping it reel! Online today and distributing around the Territory on Wednesday 6 May Included this issue: First up: Celebrating real Territorians, community and joyful…

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04 May 2026

Free In Case of Emergency Cards

Pick up a free In Case of Emergency (ICE) cards from our Membership team at COTA NT head office or at events whilst stocks last.These…

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30 Apr 2026

Aged Care Reform Webinar Series starts 8 May

The Aged Care reforms introduced on 1 November 2025 are significant and complex. As the reforms head toward the 6 month mark since introduction,…

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29 Apr 2026

Join COTA NT Berry Springs Branch in May for 2 Social Dates

You are invited to attend two socials with the group on 12 and 26 May. These events are part of the Berry Springs Seniors’ series…

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27 Apr 2026

Aged Care Summary for Members

COTA NT’s Aged Care Navigator Janet Brown has produced an easy to read and understand summary of aged care changes for COTA Members. Changes to…