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25.01.2022 "Advocates call for more facilities ...Council on the Ageing Northern Territory chief executive officer Sue Shearer said EH's case pointed to a much larger prob...lem in the Northern Territory, where more than 34 elderly patients currently lived in the Top End's two largest hospitals. These people, Ms Shearer said, should be in nursing homes not a hospital. She said high-needs dementia care patients often experienced "violent episodes" that could make the environment unsafe for staff, other patients and themselves. "We really do have to look at a very high-needs, very safe and very secure dementia unit for Territorians," she said. "For longevity, and maybe for improvement, to help with their mental capacity, they need other stimulus rather than just sitting in bed." See more

20.01.2022 COST OF LIVING Survey findings published - What You Had to Say This survey was conducted and compiled by COTA NT to determine trends and patterns in the liv...es of the senior Territorians and to collect data on some of the issues faced by senior Territorians. The survey - answered by 157 seniors aged over 50 living in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs - helped reveal some essential details about senior Territorians including demographics, residency status, and where they are planning to live in the future. It also shows concerns about employment and annual income of seniors and self-rated financial security; lastly the expenses that seniors are facing that are impacting their cost of living. View the full report on our website at, https://www.cotant.org.au/about/cota-advocacy/our-research/ See more

19.01.2022 IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP OF COTA NT UP TO DATE? We are going to be drawing our lucky August winner of $100 from our membership base soon - but only current member...s can be in to WIN! Give COTA NT a call on 8941 1004 during office hours, 9am to 3pm and make sure you are up to date with your membership. Clock is ticking! REMEMBER - Payments can now be made over the phone and info for new members is online on the page below, https://www.cotant.org.au/membership/ See more

18.01.2022 MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE - We're pleased to announce that Individual & Joint COTA NT memberships and COTA Club and Associate membership applications can now be made online via our website. (We're trying to make life as easy as possible for our new members and are also working towards online payment options too - stay tuned for more news!) In the meantime, you can apply *online* at https://www.cotant.org.au/membership/

18.01.2022 'Territory Seniors in Territory Places' NT Seniors Card Photography Competition ENTER NOW..... Each winner will receive a $100 gift card. Competition closes 1...4 July 2020. We are looking for a photograph to represent each region of the Territory. One each for Darwin, Darwin Rural, Palmerston, Katherine, Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and Remote. The photos must be of senior Territorians or visitors enjoying our beautiful natural environment or special venues, for example museums or nature parks. Photos can include other family members, for example photos with grandchildren. See our website for details and the online entry form: https://ntseniorscard.org.au/nt-seniors-card-photography-c/

17.01.2022 READ YOUR LOCAL NEWS - The latest edition(#104) of COTA NT Coomalie's newsletter is now online - packed full of information and dates about what's going on locally. https://www.cotant.org.au/cota-nt-news/

17.01.2022 This webinar is for all older people right now who are finding it harder to stay active and healthy when they are restricted to their home and can't socialise. It's also for families who want to know what they can do to make a difference for their loved one. Join our expert panel to learn about addressing the challenges of staying at home for older people during COVID-19

16.01.2022 COVID-19 Hotline Information The dedicated NT COVID-19 Hotline and the NT Quarantine and Border Restrictions Hotline are currently experiencing a high volume of... calls. We thank the community for your patience as we work to increase the capacity of the hotlines. We encourage Territorians to continue trying to connect with us and to leave a call back message. Our staff are working hard to answer and return all phone calls. For more information about hotspots you can visit: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au For questions on current travel restrictions to the NT call: Quarantine and Border Restrictions team 1800 490 484 Operating hours 8am 8pm Monday to Friday 8am 4pm Saturday If you are displaying even the mildest of symptoms, it is important you get tested for COVID-19. Call the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 008 002 to make an appointment. Operating hours 8am 4:30pm, Monday Friday 10am 2pm, weekends and public holidays

16.01.2022 All NT Seniors: You may be eligible for Economic Support Payments from Centrelink. If you have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or are a pensioner concession ...cardholder you will be eligible for a $250 cash payment in December and another $250 in March 2021. Check your eligibility before November 27 at https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//were-paying-more-e// or for more information on support for older Australians go to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/indi/older-australians See more

14.01.2022 This year, National Stroke Week is perhaps more important than ever. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve seen fewer people calling triple zero (000) and going to... hospital at the first signs of stroke. We’re calling for more F.A.S.T. heroes to save the life of loved one, a colleague, a stranger or even themselves by knowing the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke and acting at the first sign: https://bit.ly/3fc8dMb #strokeweek2020

14.01.2022 TAKE A CHAIR - for just 20 minutes! But don't take a back seat and relax! It's time to enjoy Sharon's latest Chair Aerobics release on her SuperAging YouTub...e channel - simply click the link below, https://youtu.be/oS8kZ2eAmMw/?sub_confirmation=1 And remember if you prefer to join Sharon face to face at Spillett House or want to (join a live class via Zoom, you just have to book in with her via her website, https://superaging.com.au/class-timetable/ (These classes are little longer) See more

13.01.2022 Please feel free to share with your networks - this briefing is open to all in the community.

12.01.2022 CATCH UP WITH OUR NEWS - The latest edition of our newsletter is now available to read, visit https://www.cotant.org.au/cota-nt-news/

12.01.2022 All welcome to attend - call Jan to book by 12 December

11.01.2022 COTA COOMALIE - Read the latest newsletter from the region, which includes what the new normal looks for those activities that have resumed, (with COVID-19 safe plans in place). >> Visit the News page to view COTA Coomalie Newsletter 100 - June 2020 https://www.cotant.org.au/cota-nt-news/

07.01.2022 SENIORS MONTH - AUGUST 2020 Visit the page below to find out how to pick up your copy of this year's calendar. https://www.cotant.org.au//seniors-mon/seniors-month-2020/

04.01.2022 The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO Age Discrimination Commissioner In conversation with... Ian Yates AM Chief Executive COTA Australia

04.01.2022 READ ALL ABOUT IT! We’ve just released the latest COTA NT Newsletter offering an overview of what’s been across our desks recently. You can read the newslette...r on our page, https://www.cotant.org.au/cota-nt-news/ >> In this issue: COTA NT’s Seniors Month, AGM and highlights from the last 12 months, NT Seniors Card program status, meeting with the new Minister for Seniors, lobbying for more vendor choice on NT Seniors Recognition Scheme, Seniors Recreation Plan news, lobbying for changes to Commonwealth Rental Assistance Scheme, lobbying of Federal government in relation to the Aged Care system, Aged Care Navigator trial assessment, Power and Water Corporation assessment, COTA NT’s members thank yous, Engagement hub, Christmas and Northern Territory Human Rights Awards See more

04.01.2022 CAST YOUR VOTE FROM HOME If you would like to avoid the queues at the 2020 Territory Election on 22 August the NTEC offers you the opportunity to cast your v...ote without leaving your home. You can apply for a postal vote by clicking on the following link on the NTEC website https://ntec.nt.gov.au//NT-Legislative-Assem/postal-voting. You can also email the NTEC at [email protected] with your name and address details or call us on 1800 698 683. If you apply early your postal vote will be sent to you in the first mail out from the NTEC after the candidates for the 2020 Territory Election are declared on Thursday, 6 August. Further information about the 2020 Territory Election can be found on the NTEC website at www.ntec.nt.gov.au. See more

03.01.2022 We are saying thank you for joining COTA NT to one of our financial members every month until the end of the year with a $100 Woolworths voucher (not redeemab...le for cash). Winners will be drawn at random and contacted by our Membership Officer. For more information about our Membership and/or to apply visit, https://www.cotant.org.au/membership/ or call us during office hours (M to F, 9am to 3pm) on (08) 8941 1004. See more

03.01.2022 COTA NT is inviting seniors and their family members, supported by aged care providers, and carers to voice their opinions on the Aged Care Royal Commission’s r...ecommendations. Please contact Janet Brown at COTA NT, 8941 1004, to register your interest and you will be provided with details of the Forum topics. You can attend at Spillett House (Covid restrictions apply) or use your computer to Zoom into the meeting. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety said from the beginning that they wanted to hear from people directly affected by the work of the Commission, and particularly the consumers of aged care services and their families and carers. In March 2020, Senior Counsel Assisting outlined in some detail many of the ideas that he expected would be recommendations put to the Commissioners for inclusion in their final report. And again, before the final report is finalised, they want to hear your views. COTA wants your views to be heard. Meeting to be held in approx. 2 weeks’, date and time to be confirmed.

01.01.2022 WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY There is no excuse for elder abuse. Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someon...e they know and trust such as a family member or friend. Abuse may be physical, social, financial, emotional, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect. Support for your loved one is available. Visit, www.cotant.org.au//world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-joint-/ for more information. See more