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29 Apr 2026

Barras, bites and BBQ on the Members fishing trip

I joined the Seniors’ fishing excursion on 16 April. Having never been an angler, or fishing enthusiast, I went for the companionship as well as…

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29 Apr 2026

The fish were biting this April!

The proof is in the pictures! Blue skies, sunshine and lots of beautiful silver barra caught at Barramundi Adventures Darwin in the April Members Fishing…

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28 Apr 2026

Take charge of your health today and reduce your risk of falls. Here’s how you can start.

Falling is the leading cause of injury in people aged 65 years and over. Falling can cause injury, pain, loss of confidence, and fear of…

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27 Apr 2026

Aged care booklets and brochures to learn more (recommended reading)

Support to access these services and understand information is on hand from COTA NT’s Aged Care Navigators. There is a lot of information here, but…

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27 Apr 2026

Aged Care Summary for Members

COTA NT’s Aged Care Navigator Janet Brown has produced an easy to read and understand summary of aged care changes for COTA Members.  Changes to…

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25 Apr 2026

We will remember them

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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15 Apr 2026

Scam alert: Relationship scams

Scamwatch is running a campaign to help people spot the signs of a relationship scam. Relationship scams (also called romance or dating scams) happen when…

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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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07 Apr 2026

Scam alert: Watch out for mobile fraud

This Scam Alert is a joint warning from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the National Anti-Scam Centre’s Scamwatch. What’s happening Criminals are…

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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…