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15 Oct 2026

Senate decision a win for older Territorians as Government urged to reconsider private health insurance rebate cuts

COTA NT has welcomed the Senate’s decision to block the Federal Government’s proposed cuts to the private health insurance rebate, describing it as an important…

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14 Oct 2026

Darwin Rural Expo was a great success!

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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12 Oct 2026

Have Your Say: Proposed Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 1999

The NT Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1999(External link) to strengthen the management of anti-social behaviour in social…

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12 Oct 2026

Andrew Denton marks decade of VAD reform with new research fund

Ten years after launching Go Gentle at the National Press Club, founder Andrew Denton has returned to mark a transformation in end-of-life care and warn…

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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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29 Sep 2026

When a power outage happens know what to do

Every person using medical equipment at home needs to be ready for a power outage If you’re using medical equipment at home, a power outage…

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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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10 Sep 2026

COTA NT calls for urgent action to make private health insurance fair for older Territorians

COTA NT has sent an Open Letter to the NT’s elected representatives calling on them to stand up for older Territorians who are facing growing…

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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…