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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
6 February 2024 | |
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Improving balance and increasing strength | |
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Join us in February and March to learn about Falls Prevention and Better Balance and the positive impact these can have on your life.
We are pleased to be hosting a series of sessions focused on improving balance and increasing strength at the WEA, 223 Angas Street, Adelaide. | |
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New submission to City of Adelaide: Investing in our Housing Future, draft Housing Strategy | |
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"It is important that a housing strategy builds communities that are age-friendly, cohesive, inclusive, resilient and accessible."
COTA SA welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the City of Adelaide’s Draft Housing Strategy. COTA SA cares deeply about ageing well and is committed to ensuring older South Australians have the opportunity, capacity and ability to navigate the changes of ageing in their place of choice. Housing strategies provide an opportunity to deliberately plan to support South Australians to age well, now and into the future. | |
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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: - On air with PBA FM
- A great start to the year with Strength for Life
- Salvadorean radio at PBA FM
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New projects coming soon!
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Watch this space, The Plug-in has a number of new projects coming up soon. If you're keen to be among the first to hear about new opportunities to influence products, services and policy, the team warmly invite you to become part of our community of Influencers, you can register online at theplugin.com.au/connect or over the phone on 08 8232 0422. | |
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The Plug-in is COTA SA’s specialist consumer engagement and insights consultancy. We connect people with business, industry and researchers to generate insights that improve products, services & policies for the growing 50+ market. | |
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Rainbow Hub monthly lunch
A monthly lunch for members of the LGBTI+ community aged 50+. If you're new there will be someone to welcome you. When: 12noon – 1.30pm, Thursday 22 February; 28 March, 18 April Where: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide Bookings essential: By 15 February (for upcoming lunch), email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422 | | | |
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Silver Rainbow Training – LGBTI+ Diversity and Inclusion Training in Aged Care
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What is Silver Rainbow Training and how can it help Aged Care providers to be more inclusive?
COTA SA’s Silver Rainbow Training Team works with Aged Care providers to help them better understand the needs of their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI+) clients and residents. | | | |
Through a focus on Diversity and Inclusion - within the context of organisational development - staff have the opportunity to explore practical ways of making their own practice more welcoming and more inclusive.
Click the button below to read more about training, including how to book.
Please ask about our 25% CHSP discount on Silver Rainbow Training
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Silver Rainbow Consulting
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COTA SA’s Silver Rainbow Consultancy expands the Silver Rainbow Training work to an organisational level.
It supports organisations to: - Identify the prevailing organisational culture and its impact on Diversity and Inclusion
- Embed Diversity and Inclusion into policy, marketing, recruitment and training
- Explore how the organisation’s Diversity Action Plan works ‘on the ground’
- Understand the value of the Specification Verification Framework and how it can be utilised to support Diversity and Inclusion
- Signal the organisation’s stance on Inclusion and Diversity to clients, residents, staff, the LGBTI+ community and the broader community.
We would be delighted to discuss Silver Rainbow Training and Consultation services with you. For further information, please contact COTA SA on 08 8232 0422 or email cotasa@cotasa.org.au | |
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Climate Action: Do you know you can ask questions at a company’s AGM? | |
If you have shares in a publicly-listed company, you can ask questions at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Climate change is a fruitful topic for such questions.
COTA SA takes the threat of climate change seriously and our passionate Climate Change Group is focussed on the actions that can be taken at a policy, organisational and personal level to tackle climate change. One of the questions often asked is “What can I do?”.
Being more aware of the actions publicly-listed companies are taking to reduce emissions is one of many actions shareholders can take to invest ethically and also apply pressure to companies to take the threat of climate change seriously. | |
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Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network | |
Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network Hubs
Are you looking to join in and make the most of local activities?
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Visit our Hubs to connect with others and enjoy the beauty of our local area together. The Goolwa Hub is already back up and running and The Victor Harbor Hub opens today. The team looks forward to seeing you.
Drop in and talk with friendly local volunteers who are passionate about helping you connect with activities, groups and events that are of interest to you. COTA SA’s Hub volunteers are here to provide trusted, independent information, encouragement, and support for older people and their families. | |
Goolwa Library
11 Cadell St, Goolwa Tuesdays 10am to 12pm Wednesdays 11am to 1pm | | Victor Harbor Library
1 Bay Rd, Victor Harbor Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Thursdays 11am to 1pm | | | |
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Citizen Science AVOID Frailty Project Launch | |
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Citizens of Charles Sturt who are aged 60+ are invited! Learn how to AVOID Frailty and become a Citizen Scientist. When: Thursday 7 March, 10am - 12pm
Where: Charles Sturt Civic Centre Light refreshments provided and parking | |
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It's Safer Internet Day, a global initiative to raise awareness of online safety issues. Lead by the eSafety Commissioner in Australia, it aims to educate people about online safety risks, like online abuse, how to be safe online and where to go for help.
This Safer Internet Day we're all encouraged take three simple actions when approaching online safety: Connect. Reflect. Protect. - Connect safely by keeping apps and devices secure and reviewing your privacy settings regularly.
- Reflect on how your actions online may affect others or your safety.
- Protect yourself and others by visiting eSafety.gov.au to find out how to stay safe online and report online abuse.
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Morning Memories - The Sound Of Their Music | |
Win one of three double passes!
The Capri Theatre, Goodwood
Friday 1 March, 10am - 12noon
A celebration of the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, with music from South Pacific, Oklahoma, The King and I, Carousel and more... Capri organists join together to present this program featuring favourites from the masters of musical theatre.
Includes morning tea in the foyer.
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To win a double pass click the button below and complete the form by 9am Friday 9 February. Three entries will be randomly selected and we will email winners on Monday 12 February.
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MELBOURNE FLOWER SHOW AND GREAT OCEAN ROAD ‘RAIL TO THE ROSE’
Melbourne Flower Show ● Yarra Cruise through the city ● Melbournbe Markets ● Great Ocean Road Tour
5 day holiday by rail and tour/Adelaide return
Experience a getaway packed with spectacular highlights and treats you will enjoy! Highlighting the amazing 2024 Melbourne Flower Show. Sightseeing the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Touring Melbourne City Sights including a Yarra River Cruise and a visit to the spectacular Eureka Tower with views all over Melbourne. Stay at Rydges over Corio Bay – Excellent meals included.
Tour highlights include: - Return train travel on the Overland from Adelaide to Geelong
- Visiting the spectacular 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
- Yarra River Cruise
- Eureka Tower Sky Deck
- Tour along Victoria's spectacular Great Ocean Road
- Visit the iconic seaside town of Apollo Bay
- The opportunity to visit the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.
21 March departure.
$2390 per person twin share and $560 additional for single accommodation.
5 breakfasts, 1 high tea and 3 dinners included. Includes return transfers from your home if you live within 30km of Adelaide’s city centre.
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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COTA SA receives a commission from all insurance sales in South Australia. | |
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