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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
29 NOVEMBER 2022 | |
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From Miranda Starke, Acting Chief Executive
Earlier this month we held the COTA SA Annual General Meeting and were pleased that so many of you could join us as we reflected on our achievements and the progress we’ve made towards the goals outlined in our strategic plan. At the AGM we heard from Chris Picton MP, Minister for Health and Wellbeing.
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We also presented our Annual Snapshot document that clearly highlights the breadth and diversity of what we do at COTA SA and reveals the surprising number of areas we are involved in. We may be modest in size, but our voice is loud, our engagement is wide, and our impact is deep. Our achievements are only possible with the help of our community. Thank you to everyone who helped us make a difference this year including our dedicated and skilled staff and Board; the 141 Volunteers who are the mainstay of our work; our Policy Council and their sub committees; members of our important advisory groups; the thousands of COTA SA members and supporters; more than 1,800 influencers of The Plug-in and our clients; Strength for Life participants, instructors and providers across the state; the organisations that fund our programs and sponsor successful events; the 100,000 older South Australians who engaged with us last year; and the 698,000 South Australians aged 50+ who inspire our work. At our core COTA SA is an older people’s movement. We value the trust placed in us because we are non-partisan and independent. Thank you to our Members and to all our supporters and stakeholders for helping us make a difference this year. | |
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COTA SA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022 | |
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It was wonderful to see so many of our valued members and supporters at our Annual General Meeting on Monday 14 November. Following a Welcome to Country by Aunty Rosalind Coleman, Chris Picton MP, Minister for Health and Wellbeing, provided an address and Miranda Starke, COTA SA Acting Chief Executive, shared highlights from the previous year which can be found in the 2022 Annual Snapshot. | |
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GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA WELCOMES COTA SA TO GOVERNMENT HOUSE | |
COTA SA’s Acting Chief Executive Miranda Starke and Board members Alexandrea Cannon and Julie Obst represented COTA SA at a special event hosted by our patron Her Excellency Governor Frances Adamson at Government House.
With a guest list featuring organisations the Governor and Mr Bunten are patrons of, the Governor described South Australia’s community organisations as setting the culture of our State, thanked us for the work we do and reiterated that she looks forward to engaging with COTA SA's community in the future. We are so proud to have both the Governor and Mr Bunten as our patrons and enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with them and meet other community-minded leaders that are creating wonderful outcomes for people across South Australia. | |
Enjoy the gardens of Government House | |
This summer and autumn, our patron, Her Excellency the Governor is opening the grounds of Government House for everyone to enjoy their lunch picnic-style on the lawns. The grounds will open on the first Friday of each month with free live music from a variety of local musicians. Visitors are invited to explore the Government House gardens and bring their own food, beverages, chairs and picnic rugs. For garden enthusiasts tours of the garden will be conducted by guides from the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide. Participants will learn about how the garden has developed over time, its oldest trees, the history of its statues and sculptures. When: 2 December 2022, 6 January, 3 February, 3 March and 14 April 2023. Corner North Terrace and King William Road. Picnic on the grounds — Gates open 12-2pm, entry is free, no bookings required Garden tours — 10.45am-11.45am, entry is free, bookings essential by phoning 08 8203 9800. | |
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOUSING
COTA SA’s social enterprise The Plug-in, wants to hear from you about your experiences with housing in South Australia. Whether you own your home outright, rent, have a mortgage, or have investment properties, we want to know — are you happy or concerned about the housing market? Start the survey by answering the first question below:
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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 and policies for the growing 50+ market.
If you would like to become part of The Plug-in’s community of Influencers, you can register online or by phoning 08 8232 0422. | |
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FLEURIEU NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK | |
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50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ARE 100
Share your suggestions!
Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network is creating a list of '50 things to do before you are 100' because we want people to come together and explore the Fleurieu with their neighbours, build enduring connections and have fun!
Whether you’re enjoying a pie from a local bakery, exploring rock pools or taking a heritage walk, we hope that our ‘50 things’ list will bring people closer to each other and make memories that will last for years.
It may be 50 things to do before you’re 100, but they’re activities that can be enjoyed by everyone — because you’re never too old to enjoy winning at Pooh sticks! Share your suggestions! We have plenty of ideas of what to include but would love to hear about your favourite activities on the Fleurieu. Please email your suggestions to Jillian Mitchell at Jmitchell@cotasa.org.au
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SETTLEMENT ACTION NETWORK MEETING | |
Clara Tait, Strength for Life’s Cultural Diversity Officer, was delighted to recently attend and share information about Strength for Life at a Settlement Action Network Meeting facilitated by Australian Refugee Association (ARA).
These quarterly network meetings bring together a wide range of government and non-government organisations, community groups and individuals. | | | |
With a focus on new arrival settlement-related issues, the Settlement Action Network (SAN) provides an opportunity for its 300 members to collaborate, share information and collectively respond to key issues including social inclusion and addressing isolation. We continue a close relationship with ARA, in working together bringing Strength for Life to new and emerging communities. | |
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NOVEMBER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | |
A big congratulations to the new Strength for Life instructors who recently completed the final training program for 2022. Among them are three mature age students who have retrained following retirement while another was so inspired and motivated as a participant in Strength for Life that she completed a Certificate III in Fitness just to become a Strength for Life instructor!
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MORE THAN 600 PARTICIPANTS EVERY WEEK AT TURRAMURRA! | |
Ta-dah! Turramurra Recreation Centre in Highbury has been running Strength for Life classes since 2008 and is our biggest Strength for Life site with 42 classes and 600 participants visiting every week! But you won’t get lost in the crowd here — their fantastic instructors will welcome and look after you. Contact Jenny on 8397 7433 to join the fun.
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STRENGTH FOR LIFE WELCOMES THE AUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE (AMRC) MOUNT GAMBIER | |
We are delighted to welcome a new seniors’ social group to Strength for Life in the beautiful Limestone Coast town of Mount Gambier! The Karen community members, who meet every Tuesday, participate in a range of activities to promote their physical and mental health and social connectedness. What a wonderful outcome that they have now embraced Strength for Life!
Many thanks to AMRC’s Quyen Hoang, Program Manager, Denise Mercader, Multicultural Community Services Officer and Hei Chri Say who facilitates this group, as well as Lisa Sanders, Strength for Life instructor for enabling this group to get started!
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To find our more about Strength for Life and get involved, please click here. | |
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RAINBOW HUB MONTHLY LUNCH
A monthly lunch for members of the LGBTI community aged 50+ WHEN: Noon – 1.30pm, 29 December and 19 January WHERE: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: By the week before, email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422. | |
SILVER RAINBOW TRAINING Silver Rainbow LGBTI diversity and inclusion training is delivered through the COTA SA Rainbow Hub. The training is available both face to face and online and provides informative and engaging LGBTI aged care awareness for assessment teams, allied health services and other aged care stakeholders.
For more information, including our consulting services, visit Silver Rainbow • COTA SA or sign up for the Silver Rainbow Community of Practice newsletter at Silver Rainbow newsletter • COTA SA | | | |
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IAN PURCELL ORATION Each year as part of the annual Feast Festival, SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance hosts the Ian Purcell Oration to commemorate LGBTIQA+ advocate Ian Purcell AM, and provide a platform for respected members of South Australia's LGBTIQA+ community to talk about issues close to their heart. The 2022 Oration was delivered by Sonny Jane Wise, queer, physically disabled, autistic ADHDer and founder of non-profit community based organisation Drop In Care Space Inc. Watch the oration here. .jpg)
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FEAST PICNIC COTA SA’s Rainbow Hub was delighted to again be part of Feast Festival’s Picnic. The picnic is a valuable way of reaching diverse people of all ages and we look forward to welcoming some new faces to our events. A big thank you to our volunteers who staffed the stall and Mick Francis for coordinating. | |
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IN REGIONAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA | |
Don't struggle to understand My Aged Care alone, whether it is for you or a loved one. The system can be overwhelming and confusing but don't give up... you might be missing out on services that could improve your quality of life or assist you in staying in your own home longer. 
John Moran is here to help and can guide you through getting started with My Aged Care and other aged care support services, which might be available to you. John helps people living in regional South Australia over the phone, and other members of our Let's Talk Aged Care team can assist those living in Metropolitan SA.
Call today on free call 1800 182 324 and visit our website for useful information and resources. | |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR | |
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We're delighted to extend our congratulations to South Australia’s Senior Australian of the year, Sandra Miller, Aboriginal rights activist and advocate for Indigenous health and welfare. The Awards presentation was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 10 November and streamed live on ABC but if if you missed it, you can catch up here! | |
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Eight-day Rail Holiday
Kununurra to Adelaide | |
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Kununurra * Katherine * Alice Springs * Coober Pedy * Adelaide
Explore the beautiful Kimberly by air, land and cruise before visiting Darwin. Enjoy the longer Ghan Expedition train journey with an extra day on board, a full day in Coober Pedy and a longer visit to Alice Springs.
Tour highlights include spectacular scenery while cruising the Ord River, the Bungle Bungles by air and land, a jumping crocs cruise, a cruise along the picturesque Nitmiluk Gorge in Katherine, relaxing in your own private Gold Cabin and more.
Choice of tours in three locations included for free!
Departures 2, 5 and 30 June 2023. Priced from $8,779pp twin share from Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and from $8,884pp twin share from Brisbane, Perth and Hobart. Single supplement available. Prices include flights from your selected city to connect with your holiday as required.
Call now to find out more and reserve your place 1300 896 282 | |
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CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CAFE
WHEN: Wednesday 14 December, 10.30am – 1pm WHERE: Community Connections Cafe, Memorial Community Oval, Cnr Darley and Lower North East Roads BOOKINGS: Call 8366 9222 | |
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COMMUNITY PERCEPTION SURVEY | |
Office for Ageing Well wants to understand how older people are feeling about a range of aspects of their life and importantly, if they consider that they are ‘living well’. Living well involves: - Having homes and communities that enable flexibility and choice, and support us to live how we choose, no matter our age, needs, wants and desires;
- A future where everyone has the opportunity, support and encouragement to maintain and develop meaningful connections; and
- A future where we all have the capabilities and supports for remaining active participants throughout all life’s transitions such as retirement, death of a partner, terminal illness, loss of driver’s licence, change in financial circumstances etc.
Responses are anonymous and will help to focus efforts and resources that support older South Australians to live and age well under South Australia’s Plan for Ageing Well 2020 – 2025. Complete the online survey here.
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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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