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COTA ACT

Locality: Hughes

Phone: +61 2 6282 3777

Address: 2 Wisdom Street Hughes, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.cotaact.org.au/

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25.01.2022 The ACT Government has recently created an information sheet (with the help of COTA ACT of course). This factsheet is for and about seniors living within a COVID-19 climate. Please share with your family and friends.

25.01.2022 Come and join Communities@Work for their Gentle Yoga Trial. The class is for those needing to de-stress or who want to get out of the house or just socialise with others. Negar Ghasimi (pictured on video below), is a passionate and experienced yoga instructor, and will run eight sessions of Hatha gentle flow yoga and meditation. No experience needed. Chairs will be available for those who wish to do seated yoga. Just bring your enthusiasm.

25.01.2022 Menzies Health Institute Queensland is conducting a survey to explore how COVID-19 related social service closures affect the lives of older people, people with dementia and informal carers in Australia. If you would like to participate in the survey, visit this website below.

24.01.2022 Women's Centre for Health Matters are conducting important research to investigate changes to women’s paid and unpaid work hours, and what women really want during the COVID recovery. There are 5 x $250 vouchers to be won by completing the survey, and it only takes 10 minutes. Click this link to be part of the survey. survey.websurveycreator.com/s/20067

24.01.2022 This Thursday 4 February is World Cancer Day. For more information, please visit the ACT Government health website. health.act.gov.au/crcc

24.01.2022 This week, Dementia Australia is hosting Dementia Action Week 2020. The week will focus on how people living with dementia can continue to live well for many years after their diagnosis. Many continue to make significant contributions to our community, they engage, make their own choices and live rich and active lives. For more information and to read about real voices of people living with dementia and their experiences with discrimination, visit the Dementia Australia website.

24.01.2022 FREE: Tax help for seniors! Council on the Ageing ACT has a tax help volunteer who is available for appointments on Tuesday from 10am or any Wednesday afternoon. This free and confidential service is available to help people on a low income (around $60,000 or less) and is for simple tax affairs such as lodging a tax return online with myTax, or making amendments online, or claiming a refund on franking credits. To make an appointment or for more information phone 6282 3777 or visit the COTA ACT website.

23.01.2022 The COTA ACT 2019-2020 Annual Report is now up on the COTA ACT website in preparation for our AGM tomorrow! Emma Davidson MLA - Member for Murrumbidgee will also be opening the Hughes Community Shed at 1.45pm. Please let us know if you would like to attend by emailing [email protected] You can read our Annual Report here - https://www.cotaact.org.au//COTA-Annual-Report-2019-2020-w

23.01.2022 Our Greenway Views residents have been keeping active by taking part in Strength for Life classes run by Council on the Ageing ACT. A big thank you to SFL Coordinator Diane Percy for running these sessions. To find out more about the program visit: www.cotaact.org.au/programs/s4l

23.01.2022 On Thursday 3 September at 1pm, Council on the Ageing ACT and the News and Media Research Centre at the University of Canberra will be launching a very significant paper about how senior people consume and receive news and information. The research paper is called News and Wellbeing - older generations and news consumption. The launch will be a live online event via the COTA ACT Facebook page. The launch will include a panel discussion with the Minister for Veterans and Senio...rs Gordon Ramsay MLA, Associate Professor Caroline Fisher (News and Media Research Centre UC), Jenny Mobbs (CEO COTA ACT) and guests. Register your interest to attend via the invitation and tune in at 1pm Thursday 3 September.

22.01.2022 Today is the beginning of Rail Safety Week 10 - 16 August. Canberra Metro Operations and Transport Canberra are hosting the awareness week and encourage the community to: Stay off the tracks Avoid distractions Follow instructions and... Encourage others to be safe For more information, visit transport.act.gov.au

21.01.2022 COTA Insurance has put together a very informative web page about seniors and COVID-19. Please take the time to look at this page, it's very informative.

21.01.2022 Today Jenny Mobbs, CEO Council on the Ageing ACT and Nicole Lawder MLA voiced their concerns about older Canberrans and how they are not getting the timely and targeted information they need about coronavirus restrictions. Read Nicole Lawder MLA's media release here - bit.ly/3fydIpj

21.01.2022 Music at Midday is very popular in Canberra! Don't miss out on your seat when Council on the Ageing ACT is the charity recipient for the up-and-coming Music at Midday on Tuesday 2 February 2021 at 12 noon. Entry is with a gold coin donation. Get a group together and book today!

20.01.2022 Council on the Ageing ACT is doing some research on feelings of isolation and how easy it is for older Canberrans to find services and programs that support positive and active ageing. We are keen to understand if being active plays a part in helping Canberrans over the age of 55 feel less isolated. If you are 55 years of age and over and have two minutes to spare, can you please fill in this survey. The information you supply will assist us in developing a project that will improve the ability of older Canberrans to remain active, engaged and connected. Please feel free to share this survey with your friends and colleagues.

19.01.2022 Do you need assistance navigating the aged care system? We can help! Council on the Ageing ACT is an Aged Care Navigation information hub. COTA Aged Care Navigators can provide you with free, individual advice and assistance on navigating the aged care system including: - registering online for My Aged Care and navigating the website - understanding types of assessments and packages... - options available for residential aged care and home care packages - transitioning between different levels of aged care support, and - your rights and responsibilities. Our skilled aged care navigation volunteers are currently taking in-person appointments. Contact COTA ACT on 6282 3777 to make an appointment with a volunteer aged care navigator, or visit our website for more information.

18.01.2022 ACT Playgroups Association have a grandparents' playgroup day every Thursday. For more information visit - https://playgroupact.org.au/

17.01.2022 Council on the Ageing ACT is please to announce that we have been successful in receiving funds from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Innovation Grants Program! We will work with Rebus Theatre in exploring how recent experiences associated with COVID lock down have affected our older citizens, their mental health, feelings of loneliness and isolation and their outlook into the future. For more information, visit the ACT Government website.

17.01.2022 Calling all renters, landlords and property managers! Shelter SA in partnership with National Shelter has launched a national investigation into private rental tenancies.Currently there is no data available to the public to help them understand the reasons why tenancies end, if people received a bond refund, if the tenant was involved in rental bidding and or the effects of the pandemic and more! They have a few quick and easy questions for you to answer so they can understand more. For more information visit the link below. https://www.sheltersa.asn.au/rental-exit-survey/

17.01.2022 On Wednesday 2 September, ACTCOSS - ACT Council of Social Service Inc. will host the 2020 ACT Election Leaders Forum where ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA (ACT Labor), Leader of the Opposition Alistair Coe MLA (Canberra Liberals) and ACT Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury MLA will present their parties’ positions, commitments and approaches on key social and community issues affecting Canberrans. This election will determine priorities for the ACT Legislative Assembly until 20...24 on issues including health, housing, planning, transport, justice and vital community services in Canberra. Join the conversation using these hashtags #CBRVotes and #ACTCOSSForum2020. To register visit: http://bit.ly/ACTCOSSForum2020.

16.01.2022 National Pain Week is coordinated by Chronic Pain Australia and runs from 27 July - 2 August. Arthritis ACT is holding online support and information sessions in the lead up to National Pain Week. For more information visit Arthritis ACT website.

16.01.2022 Last week David Smith MP visited our office to drop around the Pensioners and Seniors Information Kit. The kit is full of helpful information for seniors that reside in the Bean electorate. Though much of the information covers the ACT region. If you are a Bean constituent and interested in a copy of the Seniors Kit you can request a copy through David Smith MP website www.davidsmith.org.au/seniors

14.01.2022 Health Care Consumers' Association Inc is conducting their 5th survey in what health consumers are experiencing when looking for information about COVID-19. HCCA is keen to understand how the information may be changing during the pandemic. The results from the survey will help HCCA understand what information consumers require during the pandemic. For more information, visit the survey web page.

13.01.2022 As part of National Scams Awareness Week 2020 (17 - 21 August), NBN Australia is hosting a 30 minute webinar covering common scams, what to look for and how you can help protect yourself online. The webinar is scheduled for 10am on Tuesday 18 August. A presentation will be provided by Community Ambassador Geeth, with opportunity for a short Q&A. Please join the webinar at 10am by visiting the web link below. For any questions, please contact Lachlan Ceeney, NBN Stakeholder and Community Manager at [email protected]

13.01.2022 We are proud to announce that Council on the Ageing ACT is the featured charity at Canberra Theatre Centre’s (CTC) Music At Midday concert on 2 February 2021! Due to the COVID protocols at CTC, we require everyone to register before the performance date. Registration is free and entry is just a gold coin donation. The Royal Military College Band will play their take on modern hits as well as some old favourites. Please invite all your friends, let’s get as many people to this event as possible as it’s lovely way to spend a lunchtime, and even better if it benefits a great charity like ours! Please register online or phone 6275 2700.

12.01.2022 Do you know of a grandparent who is a primary carer of their grandchildren that requires some support? The Marymead Grandparent’s Group provides social and emotional support for its members whilst contributing to alleviating social isolation. The group creates a forum for members to share experiences and advice about processes and challenges associated with the care of their grandchild/ren. This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month and includes different activiti...es, guest speakers, parenting information and friendship. Join the next get together: Date: Wednesday 12 August 2020 Time: 10am Venue: National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Tce, Parkes Activity: Coffee and morning tea at Pollen Café provided by Marymead and a guided tour provided by the National Portrait Gallery Cost:FREE For enquiries or to participate, please contact Marymead Intake on 6162 5800 or Grandparent’s Group Facilitator, Lisa Anderson [email protected]

12.01.2022 Transport Canberra will commence construction works for the new Sandford Street light rail stop from Sunday 10 to Saturday 23 January 2021. For more information visit the Transport ACT website - www.transport.act.gov.au

11.01.2022 Staff from the ACT Government popped around to the Council on the Ageing ACT office this morning with these very helpful brochures. The brochures include information about support services for the community including free well-being calls, essential food services and a helpline for those that have any questions about COVID-19. Next time you are in the area, pop around to pick one up or the information is online at communityservices.act.gov.au/connect-in-canberra

11.01.2022 Last chance to book! Have you registered your seat for Music at Midday? BOOK NOW to see the RMCD Band Tuesday 2 February. This event will take place TOMORROW! Click the link below to book. https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/music-midday/

10.01.2022 Wounds Australia will be hosting Wounds Awareness Week from 17 - 23 August. Corona virus restrictions prevent their regular events in hospitals, surgeries, aged care facilities etc, so they are turning to online options such as webinars. The planned webinars would be best for medical staff, aged care workers and other professionals within the seniors sector. To participate in one of the many webinar sessions available, visit the following web link.

10.01.2022 ACT Health is encouraging Canberrans to assemble safety kits for their homes to prepare for possible COVID-19 community transmission. ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman said masks were not yet required for the general public. However, she told Canberrans to prepare a "home kit" of coronavirus essentials, including face coverings. For more information, read this article.

10.01.2022 The Productivity Commission Report released yesterday has revealed that the ACT is the worst state or territory in Australia for aged-care accreditation checks. Jenny ,Mobbs, CEO of Council on the Ageing ACT said, "it is critical that recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care be implemented to ensure better standards of care for residents in the ACT. "Canberra has an ageing population, so aged care is a challenge and I think we need to make sure that we see significant changes from the Royal Commission," she said. Click on the link below to read the full article.

09.01.2022 The Opening of the Hughes Community Shed took place today. It was an honour to have Emma Davidson MLA - Member for Murrumbidgee open the Shed for us. We understand this may have been her first public speaking opportunity as Assistant Minister and part of the ACT Legislative Assembly.

09.01.2022 Council on the Ageing (COTA) ACT is currently recruiting volunteers. COTA ACT relies on a strong volunteer base and encourages and values the participation of volunteer staff who enhance the work that we do as an organisation. COTA ACT provides a range of free services to COTA members and the Canberra community and our volunteers are a big part of contributing to this vision. For more information on how to become a volunteer at COTA ACT, visit our website. https://www.cotaact.org.au/ne/item/volunteer-with-cota-act/

09.01.2022 International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is being celebrated on 8 March 2021 and the theme for the day is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. The theme celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future. You can now nominate women who have made an outstanding contribution to the lives of women and girls in the ACT for the 2021 ACT Women’s Awards. More information and nomination forms click on the link below. Nominations close 5:00pm Wednesday 10 February 2021.

08.01.2022 Great to see LDK Seniors' Living and ACT Nutrition Support Service coming together to create a cooking demonstration for seniors. Looks delicious!

08.01.2022 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Tomorrow (Tuesday 4 August) at 12 noon Canberra Theatre Centre will host a live stream Music at Midday concert featuring the Royal Military College Band. They will be playing a new program including some big band numbers, and some surprises too. You can view the live stream via the Canberra Theatre Centre Facebook page. For more information, visit the Canberra Theatre Centre Facebook page.

07.01.2022 Public Health Alert!!! Possible thunderstorm asthma event over the next two days. For more information, visit the ACT Government Health web page - https://cms.health.act.gov.au//public-health-alert-possibl

07.01.2022 So nice to see our Floriade Re-imagined flower bulbs coming up today at the Hughes Community Centre, with the first signs of spring in the air!

07.01.2022 The Strength for Life program at Council on the Ageing ACT is very popular. So popular that one of the participants wrote this glowing testimonial. "Hi Diane, I just wanted to give you some feedback about the Strength for Life program. Since I had my assessment and joined the program I have had great improvement in muscle strength and tone in my arms and abdomen. I feel stronger and my posture has improved as well as my balance. I am still being challenged by exercises that r...equire an increased level of coordination. The combination of an individual program with group warm ups and stretching is a winner. The social contact and on going encouragement from the instructor and others in the class is invaluable. I have recommended this program to doctors including my specialist at the Westmead Hospital. Lots of older people suffer from pain and inactivity as a result of chronic health problems such as arthritis. Strength for Life offers a proven program which can improve our lives and is affordable. Thanks!" For more information about the Strength for Life program visit the Council on the Ageing ACT website. https://www.cotaact.org.au/programs/s4l/

05.01.2022 Please feel free to watch our 2020 AGM. Our special guest speaker was Jean Giese CEO Volunteering ACT.

05.01.2022 If any seniors have visited the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club in the last few days, please get yourself tested for COVID-19. Read more here.

05.01.2022 ACT Health has made this very important message. Have a look and stay safe everyone.

04.01.2022 One of our newly licensed Strength for Life providers in the ACT keeping our over 50’s adults fit and healthy! For more information on Strength for Life please head to:- https://www.cotaact.org.au/programs/s4l/

03.01.2022 Council on the Ageing ACT is very pleased to see the Elder Abuse bill passed in the Legislative Assembly last night. Finally we have a law that safeguards the most vulnerable in our community, said Jenny Mobbs, CEO COTA ACT. Canberra is not immune to elder abuse, we have older people calling the office all the time asking for advice on how to gain protection from this disturbing offence. Our senior Canberrans can feel even safer now that this law is in place. Jenny Mobbs, CEO COTA ACT, is with John Boersig, CEO Legal Aid ACT, Kerry Snell (campaigner for equal rights) and Gordon Ramsay MLA.

03.01.2022 Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister has advised that due to steadily rising cases of COVID-19 in NSW, Canberrans are now being urged to avoid all unnecessary travel to Greater Sydney. To read the full media release, visit the below website.

03.01.2022 Council on the Ageing ACT is so pleased to be the charity at Music at Midday today. There's still time to join us here at the Canberra Theatre Centre Canberra. Come and ask any questions, we're here for all Canberra seniors.

02.01.2022 What a wonderful and very creative project to be doing with aged care residents.

01.01.2022 Today COTA ACT is at the Azure Open Day at 255 Goyder Street Narrabundah. Come and swing by and visit us at the COTA ACT table at the entrance to the village!