News | COTA NT | Voice for Territory Seniors

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…

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05 Mar 2026

Early birds – you can book your seat from today!

Bookings have now opened for the event, An Audience with Peter Warren, Executive Director of the World Federation of Right to Die Societies. This event…

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02 Mar 2026

Reminder to register for the Katherine Seniors Expo 2026

Date/ Time: Thursday 26 March 2026, 10.00am – 1.00pm (FREE ENTRY for patrons) Venue: Henry Scott Recreation Centre (YMCA) – Roller Rink, Lot, 2525 Stuart…

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19 Feb 2026

Perron urges NT to remove prognostic timeframes and lead humane VAD lawmaking

In this letter to the Hon. Marie – Clare Boothby, Attorney-General of the Northern Territory and Members of the Legislative Assembly (sent 17 February), Marshall…

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10 Feb 2026

Selfie with a Senior returns to celebrate Territorian stories and connection

Territorians of all ages are being encouraged to grab their phones, strike a pose and celebrate the wisdom, stories and spirit of older Territorians as…