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On this day, above all days, we remember. We remember the bravery, the compassion, and the ultimate sacrifice made by our servicemen and women. Today,…

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23 Apr 2026

Join Berry Springs Seniors for a Presentation on Seniors Rights

You are invited to attend a Presentation by the Seniors Right Advocate on Tuesday 28 April 2026, 10am – 12pm, at Litchfield Library, Coolalinga. This is…

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22 Apr 2026

Aged Care showers: A welcome move to remove ‘price tag anxiety’ and return focus to clinical care

The Federal Government’s decision to expand clinical care supports to include showering, dressing and continence management, corrects a problem that should never have existed, says…

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20 Apr 2026

Free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for older Australians from 15th May

The Federal Government is introducing free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for older Australians to ensure they are protected from the common and potentially deadly…

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20 Apr 2026

Anzac Day commemorations

Alongside all Australians, Territorians commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April, the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on Gallipoli in…

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16 Apr 2026

Global VAD advocate to address NT ahead of Parliament’s 2026 conscience vote

As the Northern Territory moves toward a conscience vote on voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in 2026, a leading international reform advocate will visit Darwin to…

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08 Apr 2026

COTA NT is sending Members to the movies thanks to Event Cinemas

COTA NT Members – You are in the draw for a free double pass for THE SHEEP DETECTIVES courtesy of our long-time supporter Event Cinemas…

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03 Apr 2026

Book for an Audience with Global VAD Advocate Peter Warren

Book your seat today Bookings are open for the event, An Audience with Peter Warren, Executive Director of the World Federation of Right to Die…

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01 Apr 2026

Book your exhibitor space at Katherine Expo by 10 April

New date for Katherine Seniors Expo 2026 Date/time: Thursday 30 April 2026, 10am to 1pm Venue: Henry Scott Recreation Centre (YMCA) – Roller Rink, Lot…

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30 Mar 2026

Have Your Say: NT Housing Strategy

The Finocchiaro CLP Government is developing a new Territory-wide Housing Strategy to guide how housing is planned and delivered across the NT. The Strategy is…

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17 Mar 2026

Seniors Month Grants are now open

The Seniors Month Grant Round is an annual opportunity for community organisations and businesses to apply for one-off grants of up to $2,000 to assist…

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12 Mar 2026

NT Health: Update on Boil Water Alert

Greater Darwin and surrounding areas The boil water alert for Greater Darwin and surrounding areas has been cancelled, effective immediately. Power and Water Corporation has…

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12 Mar 2026

Updated translated checklists help seniors and providers navigate home care contracts

People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and aged care providers can access updated translated Aged Care Contract Checklists reflecting the new Aged Care…

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10 Mar 2026

Katherine Seniors Expo 2026 postponed due to weather events

Due to recent weather events in Katherine, COTA NT has taken the decision to postpone its Katherine Seniors Expo until exhibitors and community members can…

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10 Mar 2026

Fears for Dementia Care as NT Memory Clinic Faces Cuts

COTA NT is urging the Northern Territory Government to intervene urgently to prevent cuts to a critical dementia support service, with funding changes threatening to…