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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
27 November 2024 | |
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Younger people and older people: words of wisdom | |
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At our 2024 International Day of Older Persons celebration we invited our attendees to share their insights on what younger people and older people can learn from each other and what they wish younger people knew about getting older...
Today we're pleased to bring you just some of their words of wisdom shared by participants both on-screen and by answering the question on our postcards which were on the tables at the event. | |
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Aged Care Transtion Taskforce | |
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Recently announced, the Australian Government is assembling an Aged Care Transition Taskforce to help the sector deliver once in a generation aged care reforms.
We're pleased to share that the Taskforce will be chaired by Anne Burgess AM, COTA SA's Deputy President and Chair of our Policy Council, as well as Chair of the Council of Elders and Member of the National Aged Care Advisory Committee. The taskforce is in good hands. | |
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COTA SA 2024 Annual General Meeting | |
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM included our guest speaker, The Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM who shared various plans that are in motion to ensure that the City of Adelaide is hospitable and accessible now and in the future. She also shared that:
"The demographics of our city don't do justice to the fact it is the best place to live if you are mature... if you want a short walk to the shops, want to be able to get to the cinema, theatre, doctors, the hospital, radiology clinics, everything within easy walking distance, this is the best place to live in the world." | |
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Congratulations senior South Australian of the Year | |
Congratulations to our 2025 Senior Australian of the Year for South Australia, Charles Jackson OAM, Indigenous advocate. Charles' passion has been working with Indigenous Australians for more than 50 years and has in many roles shown unwavering commitment to the underserved members of his community. This award recognises the ongoing achievements and contributions made to our state by older South Australians. | |
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We extend our congratulations to all the finalists, including COTA SA's Deputy President and Chair of our Policy Council, Anne Burgess. | |
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Volunteers at VAILO Adelaide 500 | |
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We were delighted to join with hundreds of other community and volunteer organisations to treat some of our COTA SA volunteers to a day at the Adelaide 500 to thank them for all the work they do for us and for the community. Thank you to the Premier Peter Malinauskas for including our volunteers and making this possible. | |
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The festive season is almost upon us! We'll be taking a short break and look forward to returning in the new year, refreshed, revitalised and ready for another busy year.
Our last day this year will be Thursday 19 December, reopening at 9am on Monday 6 January.
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Strength for Life is for every body! | |
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Strength for Life is for everyone - each individual works to a personalised program specifically designed for them considering their fitness level, goals and their own particular health considerations.
This means that if you have an underlying condition Strength for Life can be tailored to meet your needs. | | | |
Following being diagnosed with Parkinson disease, Karel increased her regular gym sessions from two to six a week and attends Strength for Life along with a variety of other sessions at Blackwood Community Recreation Centre. A physio who specialises in Parkinsons gave Karel specific strengthening exercises which, with the assistance of the trainers, she does during her Strength for Life classes at the gym. She has also found boxercise particularly beneficial. Karel shared her story with us earlier this year - click below to read it. | |
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All the latest from Strength for Life | |
The Strength for Life community continues to grow, reaching more people and making a difference to the lives of thousands of older South Australians.
Read the latest news, community updates and how Strength for Life is going from strength to strength! In this edition of Strength for Life news: - Training Instructors to help them help you!
- New instructors ready to go!
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Project outcomes: Older women victim-survivors | |
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CONTENT WARNING: Before reading any further please be aware this article mentions Family Domestic and Sexual Violence. If this article does raise any issues for you, please check out our page of services and supports.
The Plug-in was delighted to partner with Office for Women to undertake a project to better understand the unique experience of older women who experience Family Domestic & Sexual Violence (FDSV) in the South Australian context. This project enabled an in-depth exploration with service providers, community members and lived experience advocates to explore the complexity of this important issue impacting older women. | |
This project included the development of resources - a series of posters aimed at raising awareness among older women and the broader community; the posters direct people to information about support services on COTA SA’s Older Women's Services and Supports webpage.
As the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence has commenced earlier this week, we are excited to announce we have launched a bus shelter campaign to coincide with this important time. Our bus campaigns are just one more platform for distributing the resource. | | | |
We are thankful to everyone who took part in this important project. | |
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Rainbow Rights in Burra
COTA SA's Rainbow Rights Toolkit, supported by the South Australian Government’s Office for Ageing Well, empowers South Australian LGBTI+ people to understand and exercise their rights as they age.
At the Burra Country Pride Picnic on November 17, Rainbow Rights Project Officer Sarah Davison joined other peak bodies and service providers to share this valuable resource with the local LGBTI+ community. | | | |
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Join the team: Volunteering opportunities | |
Customer Service Volunteer | |
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Have you thought of volunteering for COTA SA? Here is an exciting opportunity for people aged 50 and over! COTA SA invites you to express interest in joining the team as a Customer Service volunteer. We are planning to train and support a volunteer team to undertake customer service tasks both within COTA SA and at community events and activities. Volunteers will have the opportunity to be trained to provide information over the phone, including clear and reliable aged care information, at COTA SA’s office in the city, as well as the opportunity to be involved in outreach activities at events, expos and community presentations.
Are you interested? For more information and to apply, contact Clara Tait on 08 8232 0422 or email cotasa@cotasa.org.au. We would love to hear from you! | |
Policy Council Member - Yorke Peninsula & Fleurieu Peninsula | |
Do you live on the Yorke Peninsula or the Fleurieu Peninsula? Would you like to help shape our advocacy and policy? The COTA SA Policy Council is an active forum aiming to make the best use of the depth and breadth of Council members' experiences, knowledge, and relationships both through our formal meetings and at other times.
We're seeking nominations from COTA SA members living in these areas, to represent the issues and views from the region. The Policy Council meets at our offices five times per year, and you can join either in person (COTA SA will cover reasonable expenses) or electronically. Find out more about the Policy Council here. If you are interested, please complete an Expression of Interest form. For any queries please contact Ross Atkinson via cotasa@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422. We look forward to receiving your nomination! | |
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Rainbow Hub SA monthly lunch
Join Rainbow Hub SA at their monthly lunch for members of the LGBTI+ community aged 50+. If you haven't attended before there will be someone to welcome you. When: 12noon – 1.30pm, Friday 27 December Where: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide | | | |
Note changes of arrangements for December lunch - The December lunch will be Friday 27 December (instead of Thursday Boxing Day), book as normal (below) by Wednesday 18 December
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Bookings essential by the Thursday prior to the lunch. To book, email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422. | |
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Keep connected with Rainbow Hub SA
Visit the Rainbow Hub SA website for all their information and updates, and subscribe to the e-news to stay up to date. | |
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Aged Care Sector Support and Development | |
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Survey: Ageing in South Australia and the Aged Care System
If you are receiving or supporting someone with aged care or are an aged care provider, the research team at University South Australia want to hear from you!
The team at University of South Australia is conducting a study to explore the level of trust older people and carers have in the aged care system to help uncover ways to assist in improving the experiences of older people within the aged care system. There are three surveys – an Older Person’s survey, a survey for Carers and a survey for Aged Care Providers. Help improve the system by taking a few minutes to participate.
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In a first for South Australia, COTA SA supporter Centennial Park has introduced a sustainable living memorial for families to commemorate their loved ones. Partnering with Living Legacy, Centennial Park will exclusively offer the unique living memorial option as part of its Environmental Sustainability Plan launched this year, which includes diversifying and adapting to the increasing demand for sustainable and less emission intensive end-of-life choices.
Living Legacy’s ground-breaking science allows your loved one’s ashes to positively impact the environment. Creating a beautiful, lasting tribute where friends and family can gather and reflect, whilst contributing to the beautiful botanical environment. Commemorating a loved one through the Living Legacy Forever Flower Garden involves a reflective ceremony, personalised plaque and the option to retain some of the ashes inside a crystal keepsake.
There is an open garden this Saturday, 30 November between 10am and 12 noon. Head along to see the garden and ask the team any questions. | |
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Capri Ticket Giveaways:
Rocky Horror Christmas Show | |
Win a double pass! The Capri Theatre, Goodwood Friday 13 December, 11pm - 2:30am
Merry Rocky-mas!! Thanks to the Capri Theatre we have 2 double passes to give away to this midnight screening. This is an excuse to tart up your Rocky costume with a Santa hat or some tinsel. It just might snag you the best dressed prize, a Haigh’s Chocolate Hamper!
Bar opens 11pm, costume parade at midnight, The Rocky Horror Picture at 12:30am
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To win a double pass, click the button below and complete the form by 9am Monday 2 December. Two entries will be randomly selected and we will email winners on Monday 2 December. | |
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New Years Eve – The Great Race | |
Win a double pass! The Capri Theatre, Goodwood Tuesday 31 December, 8pm - 12:15am
Thanks to the Capri Theatre we have 3 double passes to give away. Nominated for 5 Oscars, this epic slapstick comedy is perfect for a new year’s celebration. Also featuring the theatre organ, cartoons, plus a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival and another at midnight. Our gracious hosts for the evening will be Peter Goers and Anne Wills. | | | |
To win a double pass, click the button below and complete the form by 9am Monday 2 December. Three entries will be randomly selected and we will email winners on Monday 2 December. | |
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LOOKING FOR TRAVEL DEALS? | |
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While COTA Holidays ceases as of 1 December (as notified in our previous edition), Holiday Wonders are delighted to continue offering COTA members and customers their amazing travel services and special offers. Check out all the latest packaged holidays and special offers with Holiday Wonders. Sign up to their mailing list at the bottom of the linked page and you will be offered a $50 discount off your first booking. | |
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Let us know how we are doing | |
At COTA SA we always welcome your feedback so we can improve our services to you. If there's something you'd like us to know, please tell us using the button below. | |
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COTA SA acknowledges the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains as the traditional custodians of the land our headquarters occupy. We also acknowledge all Aboriginal nations throughout South Australia. We honour Aboriginal peoples’ continuing connection to Country and recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal people. | |
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POSTAL ADDRESS
PO BOX 7024, Hutt Street SA 5000
STREET ADDRESS
Kaurna Country Level 1/85 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
Office open to visitors Tues-Thurs 9am - 5pm, please call or email outwith these hours www.cotasa.org.au ABN 28 426 218 58
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