News | COTA NT | Voice for Territory Seniors

COTA NT is proud to share this message from fellow VAD advocate Andrew Dention, founder of Go Gentle Australia. When Go Gentle was created in…

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22 May 2025

It’s our democratic right to say how we would like to leave this world

Listen to the audio and read the transcript of CEO Sue Shearer’s interview on 22 May 2025 with 360 with Katie Woolf following the announcement…

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21 May 2025

Stand Up, Speak Out: A conversation on courage, rights and reform

Stand Up, Speak Out: A conversation on courage, rights and reform webinar with three of Australia’s most respected voices in advocacy and human rights –…

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21 May 2025

Darwin NT Concessions Unit is moving to a new office at Jape Homemaker Village in Millner

From Monday 16 June, the Darwin NT Concessions Unit is moving to a new office at Jape Homemaker Village in Millner. This new location will…

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19 May 2025

Key safe register for emergency access

St John NT is calling on community members who use a key safe or lock box to register the code with the emergency ambulance service…

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15 May 2025

COTA NT urges Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to listen to lived experience

COTA NT has been strongly advocating for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation in the NT alongside other national and Territory advocates. COTA NT is pleased…

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23 Apr 2025

Seniors Voice looks to an action-packed Dry Season in the NT

Seniors Voice April to June has been released and the print edition is being distributed to over 100 destinations in the Territory (see where). The…

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15 Apr 2025

Pressure our political parties to deliver a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme

As we age, looking after our health becomes more important than ever – and that includes our teeth. But right now, too many older Australians…

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28 Mar 2025

COTA NT’s Darwin Seniors Expo exhibitor registrations are open!

We are back for our 10th Seniors Expo in Darwin and are inviting exhibitors to register from today! What to expect…? If you are new…

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20 Mar 2025

Katherine seniors can ask why at the Y!

COTA NT is delighted to bring its Expo event back to Katherine for the 5th consecutive year. Hosted at the Y in Katherine on Wednesday…

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15 Mar 2025

What is COTA?

COTA NT staff members, Janet Brown and Cecilia Chiolero will be talking about the organisation’s work at the City of Darwin’s Library Lounge session at…

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12 Mar 2025

2025 Seniors Month Grants are now open

Seniors Month is a time to celebrate and recognise the incredible contributions of older people in our NT community. To support this, the NT Government…

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10 Mar 2025

Advocates implore Territory Government to act on voluntary assisted dying legislation

The Northern Territory is the only jurisdiction in Australia yet to have legislation for voluntary assisted dying (VAD). Over the last five years, laws have…

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27 Feb 2025

COTA NT Members – your new newsletter ready to read now

COTA NT MEMBERS – Your latest newsletter is ready to read! Catch up with our advocacy work, survey results, events, activities and projects, plus information,…

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24 Feb 2025

Breaking the Silence – invitation to join podcast pilot program

Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) is launching a new podcast series called ‘Breaking the Silence’, to amplify the voices of lived and living experience. If…