News | COTA NT | Voice for Territory Seniors

We have been inundated with Seniors applying for their NT Seniors Card, which is terrific. However, there appears to be some confusion over two different…

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27 Mar 2018

Staying safe in the real and digital worlds

It’s been good to see the community rallying together after Cyclone Marcus and we owe a debt of thanks to the emergency crews, volunteers and…

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20 Mar 2018

Time for registrations and conversations

Seniors EXPO 2018 will be held on Friday 1 June in Palmerston Recreation Centre. We will be closing registrations at the end of the month,…

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13 Mar 2018

COTA NT calls for nursing homes not museums

COTA NT is delighted with Minister McCarthy’s recent announcement of a $69m investment towards public housing repairs and maintenance. It appears that the NT government…

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06 Mar 2018

Future’s looking event-brite at COTA NT!

This morning Spillett House will be buzzing with conversation and music including the pick of our highly valuable, vintage vinyl. If you are in Darwin,…

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27 Feb 2018

Local concern about financial abuse of elderly Territorians

It was interesting watching the four big banks (NAB, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and Westpac) on the news recently. They expressed their concern regarding the financial…

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20 Feb 2018

More Government commitment needed to ease seniors’ struggles

COTA NT attended the Chief Minister’s function on Monday, where he outlined his Government’s $1.75 billion infrastructure spend to kickstart the NT economy. It would…

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13 Feb 2018

NT businesses urged to join NT Seniors Card scheme

COTA is working on transitioning the Seniors Card scheme and a new Territory business discount directory. Businesses that are currently registered for the scheme will…

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06 Feb 2018

Land tax an unfair burden

You may recall that before Christmas, the NT Government released a discussion paper on NT Territory Revenue and how best to raise revenue in the…

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30 Jan 2018

Where is the follow up for our elderly and most vulnerable?

I read with interest a press release by the Federal Minister for Aged Care, The Hon Ken Wyatt AM regarding an Australian Government-funded Frailty in Community…

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22 Jan 2018

Out of pocket pain – Share your experience

The thousands of Australians who have faced high out of pocket medical bills now have a chance to make a difference by sharing their story….

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19 Dec 2017

Stay safe, stay connected during the holiday season

COTA hosted a Neighbourhood Watch NT presentation which included useful advice for going away: let your neighbours know when you are away – they can…

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12 Dec 2017

Media Release: Smart Energy Grants are a win-win for all Territorians says COTA NT

COTA NT welcomes the Government’s new energy-efficient initiatives for homes – the new “Smart Energy” grants which may help eligible Territorians lower their costs of…

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12 Dec 2017

Consumers asked what they need to know before choosing aged care provider

COTA Australia is asking Australians their views about quality of life and quality of services in aged care over the next two months as part…

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06 Dec 2017

COTA Australia welcomes Aged Care Diversity Framework

Leading senior’s advocacy group, COTA Australia, commends the government for recognising the diverse characteristics and life experiences of older Australians and their efforts to build…