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In 1995, the Northern Territory made history as the first jurisdiction in the world to legalise voluntary euthanasia. Today, it stands as the last jurisdiction…

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25 Sep 2025

Notice of Annual General Meeting for COTA NT

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Council on the Ageing Northern Territory (COTA NT) will be held on: Date: Friday 24 October 2025 Time: 10am…

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22 Sep 2025

COTA NT marks IDOP with information about end-of-life choices and dignity in life and death

1 October is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP). Typically, on this day, the importance and contributions made by older people to…

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15 Sep 2025

COTA NT wins two awards for its service to senior Territorians

COTA NT’s work has been recognised in the 2025 Northern Territory Export and Business Awards for the Greater Darwin region. These awards are supported by…

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10 Sep 2025

New Aged Care Reforms Explained Information Sessions for Territorians

You may already know that big changes are coming to aged care. From 1 November 2025, a new Aged Care Act will come into effect….

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08 Sep 2025

New bus helps for Wheels for Wellbeing project supporting seniors in Darwin’s rural areas

Thanks to funding from the Community Benefit Fund (CBF) Major Community Organisation Grant, COTA NT has welcomed a brand new bus to support its project…

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03 Sep 2025

The campaign for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws in the NT gets a huge boost

The NT was the first in the country to have a law for voluntary euthanasia in 1995. But now it’s the last. NT citizens have…

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02 Sep 2025

The New Aged Care Reforms Explained

Big changes are coming to aged care. From 1 November 2025, a new Aged Care Act will come into effect. This Act introduces important changes…

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31 Jul 2025

Alice Springs seniors are in for some treats at Expo

COTA NT has released the program for its 7th Alice Springs Expo-styled event for seniors during this year’s Seniors Month. Seniors are in for some…

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23 Jul 2025

Some Seniors Recognition Scheme prepaid cards for 2025 may not be working

We’re aware that some Northern Territory Seniors Recognition Scheme prepaid cards for 2025 may not be working due to a technical issue. The NT Government…

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17 Jul 2025

Seniors Voice includes Seniors Month, news and popular Expo events

Read it your way – as printed here or as a PDF download Seniors Voice July-Sept 2025 Seniors Voice July to September has been released and the print…

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11 Jul 2025

Seniors Month Calendar for August 2025 is out now

The Seniors Month Calendar for August 2025 is available today online and from pick-up points across the Territory. Printed copies are available via electoral offices,…

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19 Jun 2025

COTA NT celebrates 10 years of Expo

COTA NT is celebrating the 10th anniversary year of its Darwin Seniors Expo event on Saturday 28 June. This is the premier event curated specifically…

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04 Jun 2025

COTA Australia statement regarding Aged Care Act delay

Today’s announcement of a four month delay to the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, including the Support at Home program, is important to…

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04 Jun 2025

Homes not facilities forum: Rethinking retirement living and aged care in the Territory

The Property Council NT and Deicke Richards are joining forces to host a forward-thinking forum exploring the future of retirement living and Aged Care in…