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The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has now commenced and if you are interested, you can view or listen to the web…

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15 Jan 2019

Health fund changes may impact many

Welcome to 2019. We hope you had some respite from busy everyday schedules and commitments over Christmas and had time to catch up with family…

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18 Dec 2018

Help in navigating the system on its way

It is an exciting time again for us at COTA NT. We have just been advised that we have been successful in our bid as…

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11 Dec 2018

Golden times, past, present and future

At this time of year, COTA celebrates and thanks staff, volunteers and members for their contributions to the organisation with social functions featuring festive foods…

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07 Dec 2018

The back yard story at Spillett House

The story of our backyard started when we were asked by visitors for a quiet, safe outdoors space to sit. They wanted to relax, read…

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06 Dec 2018

Members of the former NT Pensioner and Carer Concession Scheme to confirm details by 31 December

The NT Concession Scheme and Seniors Recognition Scheme commenced on 1 July 2018. Members of the former NT Pensioner and Carer Concession Scheme have been transitioned cross to…

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04 Dec 2018

More retirement living options on way

COTA NT has been lobbying for some time regarding more lifestyle choices for our rural seniors, so we were very pleased to hear about the…

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26 Nov 2018

COTA NT Media Release: Over 900 voices – what NT seniors had to say

COTA NT conducted a Territory-wide survey recently which closed at the end of October. We received over 900 responses from seniors located throughout the Northern…

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19 Nov 2018

Seniors urged to confirm details for Concession schemes

Approximately 48% of the total number of members (aged over 65) of the NT Concession Scheme have now confirmed their details and membership of the…

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06 Nov 2018

Help with concessions and aged care

The deadline for confirming your details for the NT Concession and Seniors Recognition Scheme is the end of the year. We have been receiving numerous…

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30 Oct 2018

Have your say against discrimination

Just a reminder that COTA NT’s survey is still available on line and hard copies available at COTA’s office. We have received over 850 responses…

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19 Oct 2018

Open for Consultation: Draft National Women’s and Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2030

On 2 March 2018, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP announced the commencement of a process to establish a National Women’s Health…

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16 Oct 2018

Paying a high price for the sins of a few

It has been an interesting news week, especially with our members being very vocal about the NT Government’s new Alcohol Reform measures which include an…

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09 Oct 2018

Promoting cyber safety for senior Territorians

As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, the NT government is running free Be Cyber Smart presentations to support the community to better protect against…

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02 Oct 2018

Seniors Card application forms launch online

COTA NT has managed the NT Seniors Card program since February 2018 and is working hard to improve the program for Territory seniors. More than…