News | COTA NT | Voice for Territory Seniors

COTA NT’s headquarters located at Spillett House on Smith Street in Darwin CBD include a large activity room with adjoining kitchen. We aim to keep…

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18 Sep 2018

Have your say in the COTA NT 2018 survey

COTA NT staff and volunteers have been out and about during the last two weeks to assist people fill in the COTA NT 2018 Survey….

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17 Sep 2018

COTA NT is recruiting!

COTA NT is recruiting for a volunteer driver to help support our Multicultural Aged Sponsorship Program by driving our (new) 12 seater minibus enabling seniors…

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11 Sep 2018

Call to NT Government to look after own

COTA NT has had quite a few visits by disgruntled Territorians regarding the Population Strategy and the $15,000 incentive for people in the 55 to…

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04 Sep 2018

Giving seniors a voice

COTA NT and Office of the Public Guardian’s forum with key speaker, The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner was well attended last…

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31 Aug 2018

COTA NT Seniors Program for 2019

COTA NT would like to present an interesting, informative and enjoyable range of activities to seniors in 2019 and at the same time, assist service…

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28 Aug 2018

Territory aged care, packages possible

COTA NT attended the Chief Minister’s unveiling of the new master branding for the Territory and it is impressive. When you think of the colours…

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22 Aug 2018

Recruiting Now! Volunteer bus driver needed to support Monday program

We are recruiting for a new volunteer driver to help support our Multicultural Aged Sponsorship Program by driving our (new) 13 seater minibus. The role…

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21 Aug 2018

Keeping people connected

COTA NT took possession of a new shuttle bus – courtesy of the NT Government’s Community Benefit Fund major grants – last week. We are…

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14 Aug 2018

Rents to rise for Territory housing tenants

There is quite a bit happening again this month, especially with the release of the Northern Territory Government’s Public Housing Calculation Change. This will affect…

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01 Aug 2018

Breaking news: Communications disrupted at Spillett House

NBN services to Spillett House (COTA NT’s head office) are not working today (1 August) and this is affecting our communication services (landline phones, internet…

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31 Jul 2018

Find your GEM this August

Seniors Month starts tomorrow and there is something for everybody! The COTA NT Coomalie branch holds their Seniors Picnic on Friday and a busload of…

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24 Jul 2018

Katherine seniors in need of retirement accommodation

COTA NT recently visited Katherine and spoke to seniors there about COTA NT’s work and the new concession scheme. It was important for us to…

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17 Jul 2018

Seniors Month 2018 calendar is released

The Seniors Month 2018 calendar is printed and is now available for pick up throughout the NT at numerous locations including libraries, electorate offices, community…

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10 Jul 2018

Knowing where to go

COTA volunteers have been working on a project grant-funded by The Continence Foundation of Australia to raise awareness of the National Public Toilet Map. They…