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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
8 FEBRUARY 2023 | |
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Strength for Life reaches out to the Bosnian Community | |
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It was wonderful to attend the Pine Lakes Centre in the City of Salisbury where COTA SA's Strength for Life Program was presented to 14 members of the Bosnian community. The presentation was received with great enthusiasm and interest, with most of the community members eager to take part in this wonderful program.
We look forward to continuing to work together as we explore the best ways for the Bosnian community at Pine Lakes to participate in Strength for Life. Many thanks to Mary Ceravolo, CALD Program Coordinator, and to the community members themselves for their warm welcome.
Visit our website to learn more about Strength for Life | |
Janet recognised for service to her community | |
Congratulations to dedicated Strength for Life participant Janet Will who was recently awarded Citizen of the Year at the Light Regional Council Australia Day Ceremony for service to her community. So well-deserved Janet! | |
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Attention men! Tell us how you would like to receive urgent medical care in the future.
In partnership with Flinders University, The Plug-in is looking to understand how people aged 65+ would prefer to receive urgent medical care and your perspectives on how urgent health services could be improved.
We are currently seeking more male participants to share their perspectives and experiences — good or bad — on this topic.
No previous direct health or medical experience is required to participate in this research, just a desire to help shape what urgent health services may look like in the future. We want to hear from you!
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Share this with others who may be interested in contributing to this project — The Plug-in wants to hear the voices of a broad range of older South Australians. | |
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COTA SA Climate Change Group leading conversations with ASX listed companies | |
Many of us are very concerned about climate change and the impact on the quality of life of our children and grandchildren — a view expressed by more than 80% of older South Australians in a COTA SA survey.
The COTA SA Climate Change group has been liaising directly with Adelaide-based companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange about their plans to reduce carbon emissions, as many COTA members either directly or indirectly (through superannuation) own shares in those companies.
Read about the outcomes of these conversations here. | |
Get involved — Join a free webinar to learn how you can make a difference Join COTA SA’s Climate Change Group for a free webinar on 8 March to explore ways to take control of where you spend and invest, using your financial power to support reduced emissions and increased social responsibility. Register here | |
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Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network | |
Intergenerational dinosaur experience a hit!
The Fleurieu Neighbouhood Network recently hosted a booked out intergenerational dinosaur session at Victor Harbor Library — and it was a hit! | | | |
Grandparents and children alike stomped like a tyrannosaurus, made pasta skeletons and hatched baby dinosaurs. The sessions finished with stories read by Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network committee member Jenny Cherry and manager Jill Mitchell.
We were all delighted by the response of one participant who wants to know whose idea this great event was… the Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network of course!
Planning for Life’s Events
This free information session will cover basic information to assist you to understand the importance of having a valid will, Power of Attorney and Advanced Care Directive — and what may happen if you don’t have these documents in place. It will get you thinking about whether you or your loved ones will be taken care of in the event of something happening to you.
Tuesday 28 February 10am Goolwa Library, 11 Cadell Street, Goolwa — Book here 2pm Victor Harbor Library, Bay Road, Victor Harbor — Book here
Creaky Knees This free and informative session will cover all things arthritis. You will learn about the basics of arthritis, understand what’s happening in your joints and pick up some tips and tricks to help alleviate your symptoms. Delivered by Ben, a community pharmacist who works as a health educator and is passionate about helping and educating people with any type of arthritis at any stage of their condition. Presented by Arthritis SA. Thursday 9 February 10am Goolwa Library, 11 Cadell Street, Goolwa — Book here 2pm Victor Harbor Library, Bay Road, Victor Harbor — Book here
Book Club FNN Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Community Room 1, Victor Harbor Library. The following books have been chosen to start the year and are available at the library in various formats or can be purchased through book stores.
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21 February — The Thursday Murder Club is the debut novel Richard Osman A group of pensioners (Elizabeth Best; Ron Ritchie; Joyce Meadowcroft; and Ibrahim Arif) set about solving the mystery of the murder of a property developer in the luxurious Cooper's Chase retirement village near the fictitious village of Fairhaven in Kent.
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March — The voyagers by Mardi McCinnochie April — Idaho by Emily Ruskovich May — Three weddings and a proposal by Sheila O’Flanagan To join the FNN Book Club, please email Jill Mitchell, Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network Manager at jmitchell@cotasa.org.au | |
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Respite care — What it is and how to navigate it Respite is a short period that gives family carers a break from caring responsibilities and allows them time for themselves. There are two types of respite care are available for older people and their carers — community based respite and residential respite within a residential aged care facility, with funding available to assist with costs. All this and more is covered in our new respite care information sheet.
Read about respite care and access the full suite of Let's Talk Aged Care information sheets here.
If you need assistance navigating My Aged Care, contact us today. | |
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Rainbow Hub monthly lunch
A monthly lunch for members of the LGBTI community aged 50+ When: 12 noon – 1.30pm, Thursday 23 February, 23 March and 27 April Where: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide Bookings essential: By week prior, email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422 | | | |
Better Together Conference
17 - 18 February 2023 The fifth national LGBTIQA+ conference, Better Together, will be held in Adelaide and explore current issues facing the LGBTIQA+ movement in Australia. As part of the conference, COTA SA’s Rainbow Hub together with the South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA) will be hosting a workshop, Australian LGBTI+ organisations coming together better. More information about COTA SA’s workshop, see our event on Facebook page here To explore the full program and book tickets, please click here
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Campbelltown area rainbow meet up in March City of Campbelltown is looking to host a café meet up in March for Rainbow people in the area or nearby. For more information, please contact Bianca Connelly, Community Development Officer (Active Ageing), at BConnelly@campbelltown.sa.gov.au or call 08 8366 9272. | |
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Ageing Well in Unley Expo It's your future and the best is yet to come! | |
The Ageing Well in Unley Expo offers a day of inspiration and celebration to help you stay on the path to a healthy, positive and active future.
Be motivated by information displays and inspirational speakers in the Unley Town Hall, including a keynote presentation by Anne Ring, esteemed author of Engaging with Ageing — What Matters as We Grow Older. Read more about engaging with ageing in this article by Anne. When: Saturday 25 March, 10am-3pm
Where: Unley Town Hall and Village Green
Oxford Terrace, Unley FREE entry. No bookings are required. | | | |
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Whether by choice or necessity we are all spending more of our time online; ensuring that we’re using the internet safely can make life easier — both online and offline. Today is Safer Internet Day, a global event that brings together communities, families, schools and organisations to help create safer online spaces. This year Australians are being called on to Connect. Reflect. Protect Connect safely and with purpose — by keeping apps and devices secure and using social media in positive ways. Reflect before we act — by taking a moment to consider how what we do and say online may affect others. Protect ourselves and others by taking action — by telling family, friends or colleagues about eSafety and how we can help.
By doing these simple things, we can work towards making every day a Safer Internet Day. | |
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Fringe shows tackling ageing and ageism
The 2023 Fringe is almost here! Why not explore ageing and ageism in these two stage shows. | |
Aware Age is not a problem, ageism is…. How do you think, feel, and act towards an older person?
65% of Australians have experienced ageism within the last five years. Have you? Does age matter when we think, feel or act towards others? Can we do something about it?
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Vintage Creative Therapies, supported by Office for Ageing Well, want to change that!
They take up the challenge of raising awareness of ageism and giving voice to older people this visual show where the artistic vision of real-life experiences and situations, shown with a bit of humour will change the way people think, feel and act. Let's amplify the voice of older people! Bring your family and friends — let all generations see what ageism is and how we can challenge it. 9–11 March at Brighton Performing Arts Centre
Book tickets via the Adelaide Fringe Festival here | |
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Not Dead Yet! tackles issues such as ageism, activism, homelessness, dementia and the scourge of scammers with wit and wisdom. Despite these tough topics, the overwhelming tone of the show is a zest and zeal for life and stresses the importance of "glowing before you go", living each day as if it's your last. The show is original, funny, and poignant and features performers from 60 to over 90 whose commitment to living life to the full is undiminished.
9–11 March at the Warehouse Theatre Book tickets via the Adelaide Fringe Festival here. | | | |
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CAPRI GIVEAWAY: Brett Kavanagh and Debbie Fitzsummons are...at the Cinema! | |
Brett and Debbie are coming to The Capri with their biggest ever line-up of music from the screen, as well as some epic music which has underscored great cinematic moments. From sci-fi to fantasy, drama to musicals to animation, Ennio Morricone to Paul Williams, there will be something for all ages from two of Australia’s top theatre pipe organ performers. Presented by Theatre Organ Society of SA. When: Sunday 26 February, 2 – 4pm Where: The Capri Theatre, Goodwood | | | |
To win a double pass, be one of the first three callers to ring COTA SA on 8232 0422! | |
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Colours of Coober Pedy and The Breakaways | |
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Six-day group holiday — Adelaide return Adelaide ∙ Flinders Ranges ∙ Marree ∙ Roxby Downs ∙ Coober Pedy ∙ The Breakaways ∙ Port Augusta
Enjoy South Australia’s pristine and colourful outback on a six-day journey through the Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy. Experience a touch of luxury in the outback at the Desert Cave Hotel with great dining and a range of sightseeing activities each day. Highlights include Coober Pedy town tour, St Peters and Pauls underground church and unique underground homes in Coober Pedy, Umoona Mine and Museum, The Breakaways, Arid Lands Botanic Gardens and more.
Departing 23 May and 19 August 2023
$2,200pp twin share from Adelaide. $3,040–$3,300pp twin share with interstate connections including flights and two nights of accommodation. Single supplement from $750 – $1,130 pp. Includes five breakfast, one lunch and five dinners. For more information and bookings, phone 1300 896 282 | |
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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
www.cotasa.org.au ABN 28 426 218 58
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