We work to shape a just and equitable society with and for older Canberrans, enabling them to have access to the support they need to create a fair community.
CBR Check In App will be mandatory for nearly all venues from 6 March. @cotaact has been working with the @actgovernment to develop a short film and poster explaining how to check in using the CRB Check In App. visit @cotaact website to view the film. https://t.co/kacZpy4SWi
The final report of the @RoyalAged has just been released. @COTAAustralia and @cotaact believe the onus is on the @ScottMorrisonMP Government to address systemic issues including nursing home regulation, staffing and transparency. https://t.co/n7iHrwQ2iV
@cotaact has created a COVID safe check in app flow chart for seniors. If you need help with downloading the @actgovernment COVID safe check in app, we can help. For more information, visit our Get IT web page on our website. https://t.co/QPyx5qIqM5
Congratulations to Senior Australian of the Year @MiriamRoseFoundation and all the culturally diverse all-women winners of the 2021 awards. https://t.co/Zc1HJBFEah
@ozprodcom report released yesterday reveals ACT as the worst state in Australia for aged-care accreditation checks. Jenny Mobbs CEO @cotaact said, "it's critical that recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care be implemented. Full article - https://t.co/hgRFoiSpUd
Yesterday we had our AGM and opened the Hughes Community Shed with @emmadavidsonACT, @DaveSmithMP and Jean Giese CEO @VolACT. Thanks to everyone that attended!
Today is our Double Donation Day!!! Please feel free to donate. @BeyondBank will double match donations up to $5000. Funds will go towards programs assisting seniors affected by the COVID. To make your donation please click on this Beyond Bank web link. https://t.co/50dZnYFCfN
We can help with getting Canberra seniors online with our free one-on-one Get IT for seniors program. For more information visit - https://t.co/VBlua6pQaI
SAVE THE DATE - @BeyondBank have chosen @cotaact as one of 30 charity groups for their #DoubleDonationDay where they will match donations up to $5000. Join us on 28 OCT as we will be #ReimaginingAgeing DDD. More info - https://t.co/OHvc58lMba
With the ACT Election fast approaching, @cotaact recently invited local political parties to respond to our recommendations to the in coming or returning Government. You can view our Submission on the COTA ACT website, along with each party's response. https://t.co/nId7k7apUr
We have already started to have people come to us an say they’re being laid off so the boss can get a young person in and $200 a week, I want to make sure that the government scheme doesn’t allow that to happen. - Ian Yates, COTA Australia
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On this day, International Day of the Older Person, we celebrate by launching our #ReimaginingAgeing campaign. For the month of October we encourage Canberra people to really think about ageing and the aged in our community.More info @cotaact website.
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Today COTA ACT welcomed the Capital Chemist’s donation to our newly built Hughes Community Shed. For those interested in attending the COTA ACT AGM and launch of the Hughes Community Shed on 18 November, email - [email protected] or phone 6282 3777.
On 3 September at 1pm, @NewsMediaRC and @cotaact will host the launch of some very significant research about how seniors consume and receive media news. You can join the event and the conversation via the Facebook invitation
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@COTAACT is doing research on feelings of isolation and how older Canberrans find services and programs that support positive and active ageing. We encourage Canberrans over 55 years of age to participate in the survey. Please share with your stakeholders https://t.co/eC6ilVTgUr