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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
16 AUGUST 2022 | |
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CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP FOR COTA SA | |
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COTA SA President Emeritus Professor Anne Edwards AO last week announced that Chief Executive Jane Mussared is leaving the organisation after seven years of outstanding service. Jane has resigned to head to Canberra, where she is taking up another age related role on 2 September.
“The Board is grateful for the contribution of Jane Mussared. She has brought enormous energy, passionate commitment, highly-developed leadership skills, and personal integrity to her work with COTA SA, which we all greatly appreciate and have earned COTA SA widespread recognition and respect. One of her lasting legacies has been to build an outstanding staff and volunteer team in SA. Everyone at COTA SA is enormously proud that Jane will now have the chance to positively influence ageing policy at a national level.
“COTA SA has been the advocate and voice for and with older South Australians since 1957. Its strength lies in its statewide engagement, independence, and deep reserves of people power drawn from our staff, volunteers, and community. “In a period of continuing challenges for all Australians as they age and the critical need for action to identify and overcome inequalities and policy challenges, COTA SA has transformed itself under the leadership of Jane Mussared as our Chief Executive. COTA SA has built a strong reputation for its strategic and principled stance on all issues affecting older South Australians and is well-placed to face the next phase of its life.”
Jane Mussared, Chief Executive since the beginning of 2015, said that her term has been enormously satisfying.
“Our focus in my time at the helm has been to modernise COTA SA. In 2022 COTA SA reflects the diversity of older South Australia, it has challenged our community to be contemporary in its understanding of modern ageing, and it has the internal systems and capabilities that make it strong and viable.
“COTA SA must always keep an eye on those things that cause real disadvantage and distress as we age. I have no doubt that COTA SA will continue to speak out about housing, cost of living, ageism, regional disadvantage, climate change, and the double jeopardy of age and gender.
“There remains much to be done. I am looking forward to watching a new CE lead the next stage in the life of this vibrant and enduring organisation.”
Anne Edwards continued, “We are very confident in our team continuing the great work of COTA SA.”
General Manager Miranda Starke will step into the Acting CE role while COTA SA undertakes a search for the next Chief Executive. | |
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AGEING: It's time to re-write the rules | |
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If you are a South Australian aged 50+, we need you!
You are invited to COTA SA's first ever Congress for Older South Australians! We will ask you to bring your life experiences to the table and help us define what older lives look like in 2022. Let's help our government and community understand modern ageing - from the people who are living it.
In celebration of International Day of Older Persons.
Join us for a free event in Adelaide: Friday 30 September 2022 9:30am - 1:30pm U City 43 Franklin St, Adelaide | |
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FLEURIEU NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK – BOOK CLUB!
Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network is launching a book club with titles chosen to include large print, eprint, eAudio, and CD. It is hoped that by choosing books with multiple formats more people will be able to enjoy the books, discussions and social activities.
“Sing you home” by Jodi Picoult is quite a challenging choice for FNN’s first book. Released in 2011, it follows the story of a bisexual woman fighting for the right to use frozen embryos created by her and her ex-husband. Four books a year will have a foodie theme and a corresponding lunch or dinner. People are welcome to suggest future titles so long as they are available in multiple formats.
FNN Book club will be held on the first Thursday afternoon of the month in Goolwa and third Thursday morning in Victor Harbor starting in October. Venue to be confirmed. Times will be subject to change depending on requests of members. For more information or register your interest, please email jmitchell@cotasa.org.au | |
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Strength for Life Manager Sophie Beers attended a Judo training session to see firsthand the amazing work the Adelaide University Judo Club is undertaking working with older adults. There is a big focus on falls management and full body strengthening. Some of the students also attend Strength for Life.
You can watch the video on Facebook here. | |
AMAZING STRENGTH FOR LIFE FOR AN AMAZING MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY! | |
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COTA SA was delighted to meet a community group at Amazing Northern Multicultural Services (ANMS), a social welfare organisation of Amazing Grace Gospel Church which provides support to New & Emerging Communities in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. We were welcomed by community members from Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and, with the help of a Swahili speaking interpreter, we presented the Strength for Life Program to the group. One of our Strength for Life Instructors, Zambian born Nyiika Msapenda, came along to meet the community and shared some gentle warm up exercises with the group; it was a delightful morning! Feedback from one participant following the session: ‘This is so important for us. I feel so alive!’
Many thanks to Muhama Yotham, Nyiika Msapenda and all at Amazing Northern Multicultural Services for an excellent introduction to Strength for Life for this community. We look forward to continuing to work to make Strength for Life accessible to our diverse community.
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Welcome to our 14 new Strength for Life Instructors who graduated from training last weekend! Their passion for sharing Strength for Life with older South Australians is inspiring. | | | |
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We are still seeking volunteers to be part of our COTA Visitors program. Do you have a spare hour a week or fortnight to catch up for a coffee and a chat with an older person who may be lonely or isolated? Share stories, talk about world events or play a game together. What you do is up to you both. You will be matched with someone who lives local to you, and has similar interests. For more information click here or call 08 8232 0422.
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If you live on the Yorke Peninsula or mid north region and would like to talk to someone about Aged Care, or Home Care Packages, please ring John Moran from COTA SA.
Free call 1800 182 324 for free independent advice about the My Aged Care System. | |
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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE AGED 50+ IN NSW?
If so, we want to speak with them! The Plug-in is undertaking research to transform retirement living and aged care. We are working with a provider in NSW who has new and exciting plans which they hope will be a model for the future of community living and care. We are looking for people who want to provide feedback on this new approach to community living and care. This will be an opportunity for you to share your ideas and experience on how you would like to live as you get older. As with all our projects, we have some specific people who we wish to hear from to chat about:
· Retirement living: Those interested in retirement living in the future, and either living in the South Coast area of NSW or who would consider moving there · Aged care design: People in NSW who have experience with a loved one in aged care OR who think that they may need aged care in future
If you know of family, friends or others in NSW who would be interested in contributing to this project and the work of The Plug-in, please share this information with them or contact The Plug-in team on 8224 5526 or email: connect@theplugin.com.au | |
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RAINBOW HUB MONTHLY LUNCH
A lunch for members of the LGBTI community aged 50+ DATE: Thursday 25 August, 12 noon - 1:30pm WHERE: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide BOOKINGS: Thursday before - events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422.
Please note: Attendees need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Check our Facebook page for updates if the COVID-19 situation changes in South Australia.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSION AT THE COLONEL LIGHT
Monthly session for LGBTIQ+ people of all ages. Tullula Bright and staff serve coffee, cake, mocktails and cocktails for purchase.
WHEN: 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Saturday 20 August WHERE: Colonel Light Hotel, 141 Currie St, Adelaide BOOKINGS: Thursday before - email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422. | |
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17 DAY GROUP HOLIDAY
Christchurch to Auckland
Now’s the perfect time to experience spectacular New Zealand! Tour both the North & South Islands with New Zealand’s leading & respected touring company. - Explore picturesque Milford Sound on a cruise with lunch on board
- Cruise on Queenstown's scenic Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Cross the Southern Alps on the famous TranzAlpine train journey
- Travel on the lnterislander Ferry & visit the Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
- Visit the Agrodome and enjoy a ride on the Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge
- Discover thermal mud pools & geysers and enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi & Concert
- Hole in the Rock Cruise and tours of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland.
3 February 2023 and 3 March 2023 departures.
From $6089pp twin share, from Adelaide, including flights.
Single supplement add $1750 extra.
16 nights 3.5 star accommodation.
29 meals included (15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Devonshire tea and 12 dinners). UNBEATABLE VALUE WITH OVER $986 PER COUPLE IN BONUS VALUE.
BOOK NOW this amazing holiday online here or call our travel partner, Holiday Wonders on 1300 896 282. | |
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FATAL FIVE - DISTRACTION
Distractions can be an unavoidable daily occurrence. This could be a phone call causing you to forget you just made a cup of tea or forgetting where you put your keys. Luckily, these kinds of distractions only come with minor consequences; however, this is not the case when driving a motor vehicle. Between 2016 and 2020 distraction was the cause of more than 44 per cent of all lives lost on South Australian roads.
Distractions come in many forms. These include mobile phones, car stereos, GPS, eating and drinking, smoking, talking to others in the vehicle, fatigue and many more. Driving is a complex task that requires coordination and the use or wide range of skills. For this reason, it is vitally important that we limit distractions whenever we can.
Here are some tips to help minimise distractions: - plan your trip before you get into the vehicle (What route are you going to take? How busy will the roads be?
- put all electronic devices on silent or do not disturb
- ensure you are well-rested and feel okay to drive
- ensure there are no loose items in your car that can move around while driving.
If you feel yourself becoming distracted, pull over in a safe location and manage the distraction before continuing.
Every little decision you make can go a long way to ensure your journey is safe and trouble free.
For more information on SAPOL’s Road Safety Centre programs and resources visit www.police.sa.gov.au/road-safety | |
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A NIGHT AT THE OPERA - CAPRI COMEDY SPECIAL Friday September 2nd at 7.00pm -10.00pm
A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
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Our celebrity film buffs, Anne Wills, Peter Goers and Nick Prescott, will dissect comedy greatness, live on stage, chatting about great comedy movie moments. 6:00pm – BAR OPEN IN THE FOYER
7:00pm – THE MIGHTY WURLITZER ORGAN
7:15pm – COMEDY CLIPS & CHAT ON STAGE with Peter Goers, Anne Wills & Nick Prescott
8:30pm – A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Movie Screening
Be the first or second caller to COTA SA 8232 0422 and win one of the 2 double passes we have to give away, valued at $50 per double!
For further information visit capri.org.au or Phone 8272 1177 | |
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ESTABLISHING THE ONKAPARINGA COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES COLLABORATIVE Healthy Cities Onkaparinga (HCO) and Southern Vales Compassionate Communities (SVCC) have received funding from SA Palliative Care, SA Health, to establish a Compassionate Community in Onkaparinga. Healthy Cities Onkaparinga is a volunteer, non-government community-based organisation advocating for collaborative health promotion. We recognise the impact that physical, socio-economic and cultural aspects of the environment have on the health of the community. Southern Vales Compassionate Communities is a volunteer group hosting death cafes and other activities within the McLaren Vale/Aldinga region. Invitation to participate. | |
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DYLAN ALCOTT AM IS COMING TO ADELAIDE
The Australia Day Council of SA is bringing Dylan Alcott AM, 2022 Australian of the Year, to Adelaide as the keynote speaker for our Australian of the Year Luncheon on September 19th 2022. The event will also feature a panel discussion with our 2022 SA Australian of the Year recipients: Professor Helen Marshall AM, Mark Le Messurier, Dr Trudy Lin and Monique Bareham. This will be a powerful and inspiring Australian of the Year Luncheon and one that will remind us of how extraordinary Australians can be when we’re at our best. All of these incredible individuals are contributing to a nation where everyone has a chance to purse their dreams and reach their full potential. Find out more here
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MAKING MUSIC HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER
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A new approach cuts out the confusing aspects to get you straight into playing an instrument. Imagine someone dusting off that uke or guitar they got as a present and asking if you could help the kids with a current hit song you’ve never even heard. You say “Hum a few bars .. Oh, that’s easy .. “ and off you go! You play by ear, just as Elvis did in every movie. You show them the one-finger chords and patterns common to most songs. It’s that ancient secret that your neighbour kid learned in the garage band after school. COTA SA has been offered free access to courses based around ‘story telling’, such as music making, writing & publishing memoirs, and digital presentations such as movies. Expressions of interest are especially welcomed from those in a position to organize group activities. Resources are affordable or free. These days your mobile phone or laptop can become a Hollywood studio! Send expressions of interest to drtombenjamin@gmail.com.
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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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