COTA Western Australia in Victoria Park, Western Australia | Community organisation

COTA Western Australia

Locality: Victoria Park, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9472 0104

Address: 61 Kitchener Ave 6100 Victoria Park, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.cotawa.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Today is International #YouthDay. Over the past 3 years, weve delivered Mentoring 2 Work, a program that pairs industry experienced mentors with young people looking for work. Weve recognised the need to empower young adults with the skills and confidence they need to find and maintain employment in this challenging environment. Before Mentoring 2 Work I felt getting work was unattainable. I wasnt smart enough, or good enough. I felt I wasnt worthy of a job, reflected o...ne of our participants after a session with their mentor. If you want to see some good news for once, watch our short video that chronicles the journey of Mentoring 2 Work that we released this year: https://youtu.be/tRnHTuGcOUQ If you want to be part of a new series of success stories, get in touch with us on (08) 9472 0104.

25.01.2022 Up to 15 per cent of older people experience depression, and about 10 per cent live with anxiety. WA Primary Health Alliance in collaboration with Direction Psychology are supporting people in residential aged care facilities with, or at risk of, developing a mental illness with psychological services at no cost to the individual. There is help for later life's ups and downs. Find out more, call 1300 322 068.

24.01.2022 Another special Birthday for Bruna on Friday! Pictured also with Ned and Maureen. Karrinyup Shopping Centre #mallwalkers are lucky to have another great milestone to celebrate.

23.01.2022 Want to know how the 2020-21 budget intends to respond to COVID-19 and aged care? Read the new factsheet which includes support payment measures for infection control officers. https://www.health.gov.au//budget-2020-21-aged-care-covid-

23.01.2022 Are you over 50 and working full-time? A new collaboration is investigating how your work and life experiences shape your career decisions, including your views on retirement and the future. To get involved in the Experiences in Career, Employment and Life of over-50s or EXCEL50+, view the guide: at www.cotawa.org.au/excel50 and get in touch with Emika Howard (PhD Student): [email protected].... The University of Western Australia, The Australian National University, Macquarie University

23.01.2022 Our program to tackle gaps in employment - Mentoring 2 Work - is featured in Have a Go News! www.cotawa.org.au/programs-projects/mentoring-2-work/ #mentoring

23.01.2022 We know so many amazing #carers who really go above and beyond Right now, City of Rockingham Local Government are holding a spotlight on Carers competition for an exhibition during Carers Week in October. Submit a photo of a carer, and a short description, for a chance to win $500. https://rockingham.wa.gov.au//competit/spotlight-on-carers

23.01.2022 What experiences have you had accessing the internet and technology? Let us know by writing in to the Digital Inclusion in WA blueprint: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Digital_inclusion_lived_expe Read the blueprint online:... https://www.wa.gov.au//Our%20Community%20Blueprint%20for%2 See more

22.01.2022 Dine and dance in Harvey with an evening celebration for over 60s. Carers WA, supported by COTA (WA) are holding a free dinner at Rob Newby Stadium , Fri Nov 20 with an opening address by Paul Gillett. RSVP: 9228 7400 or [email protected]

22.01.2022 It can be hard not to feel a little isolated if you are physical distancing. Over the past few months we've been promoting all sorts of chatting, messaging, zoom and letter writing initiatives to help stay connected. For a casual call, FriendLine is a chat service for anyone who is feeling a bit isolated. All conversations with FriendLine are casual, anonymous and run by trained volunteers who love a good chat.... Call up FriendLine on 1800 424 287 or visit www.friendline.org.au If you're looking for an easy guide on living well at home, we also have the 'At Home Guide' for free on our website: cotawa.org.au/athomeguide

21.01.2022 The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Aged care and COVID-19: a special report is available online. Included are six recommendation, as well as a requirement to provide an implementation report before the end of the year. https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au//aged-care-and-cov

21.01.2022 Hope to see you at Have A Go Day tomorrow! We'll be there with information on our programs, policy and advocacy for seniors as well as a range of giveaways. We'll also be chatting all day to help us reflect on a tumultuous year and set the agenda for ageing well in 2021.... You can get in early by completing our short, 10 minute ‘listening post’ survey and give us an update on how 2020 went for you: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YH2CNXV Have A Go Day is November 11, at Burswood Park: http://www.srcwa.asn.au/have-a-go-day-2020-a-livelighter-e/ #seniors #WesternAustralia

21.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who has completed our Seniors Agenda survey. There is still time to let us know how 2020 went for you, and what you're looking forward to in 2021 Complete our short, 10 minute ‘listening post’ survey and give us an update on ageing in #WesternAustralia: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YH2CNXV #seniors

21.01.2022 1 in 11 people with a disability experienced disability discrimination in the last year. People With disabilities WA are running a free webinar on making a disability discrimination complaint. The webinar is running Saturday August 15, 11AM - 12PM... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pwdwa-disability-discrimina See more

21.01.2022 Yangebup Family Centre Inc are running free chair yoga and group fitness classes for 65s and over. Get in touch with their professional instructors: Group Fitness: MONDAY, 8.45-9.30am, Contact Robby 0466352368. Chair Yoga: WEDNESDAY, 9.15-10am, Contact Michelle 0487216313.... This initiative is supported by Active Neighbourhoods for Older Australians, Musculoskeletal Australia - MSK and Sport Australia.

20.01.2022 COTA (WA) Navigating the Aged System Presentation at the City of Bayswater, alongside the Purple Road Project.

20.01.2022 Visiting loved ones in residential aged care? In response to COVID-19, a new visitor access code was drawn up with COTA Australia and allied peak bodies. Read the summary and FAQ: https://www.cota.org.au//aged-care-reform/agedcarevisitors/... #agedcare See more

20.01.2022 Do you have an Advance Health Directive? An AHD is a legal document that sets out the treatment that you want if you were unable to communicate your wishes. A new AHD form is currently in the works and the Department of Health are running a new consultation. ... Workshops and online survey are being run throughout August: health.wa.gov.au/AHDconsult. See more

20.01.2022 Special thanks our Tai Chi Master Joe, and Tai Chi leader Jeanette who help us all warm-up before mall walking at Westfield Booragoon. Tai Chi is fantastic for balance, relaxation and circulation. If you want a bit of 'light' science reading today, this systematic published review concluded that Tai Chi was likely to reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injury. ... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28736853/ See more

20.01.2022 Elder abuse is everyone's business. Raising the knowledge and profile of elder abuse in our community is critical to counter a threat that is all too often hidden. We have led a new information and awareness campaign into the prevention of Elder Abuse. We've spread this message across TV, radio, print and in our community and Local Government seminars on living well at home. ... Watch our short video on youtube: https://youtu.be/VVJMbRaI8Ag #ElderAbuse

19.01.2022 Another #MallWalking group back into it, this time Midland Gate. Our CEO, Christine Allen, has been getting a lot of exercise lately at all our centres, talking about #HealthyAgeing and our At Home Guide. If you cant make it down to a shopping centre right now for a walk, you can get a digital copy of our guide to help you get some exercise in at home: ... www.cotawa.org.au/AtHomeGuide Happy walking everyone www.cotawa.org.au/2020/07/mall-walkers-head-back-to-centres/

19.01.2022 Behind the scenes on a new campaign against elder abuse.

18.01.2022 Up to a third of research projects into Dementia are cancelled or scaled back due to lack of participants. StepUp for Dementia Research is an initiative that links people, with and without dementia, to research into prevention, diagnosis, quality of life and cure. Sign up to be notified and participate in emerging research: www.stepupfordementiaresearch.org.au/why-sign-up/

18.01.2022 Living well with Dementia? Back by popular demand, Alzheimer's WA are running another inclusive community presentations on caring for those with dementia. Presentation is scheduled Wednesday 25 November 2020 from 10am to 12.30pm at The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat. RSVP for morning tea and catering: [email protected]

18.01.2022 In partnership with COTA Western Australia, we are excited to announce another round of the successful Mentoring 2 Work program. With youth unemployment at an ...all-time high (14.5% WA) you can help tackle this crisis by becoming a volunteer Mentor. The program is designed to support young adults aged 18 to 25 years to enter or re-enter the workforce through the guidance of a volunteer mentor with extensive current or recent industry experience and real-world networks. David completed the program earlier in the year and said this about his experience: "My mentor helped me become more confident and pushed me to think more about the goals I wanted to achieve in the future. I feel much less anxious and timid when talking to others and I have been encouraged to put myself out there more". For expressions of interest please apply here https://www.unitedwaywa.com.au//financia/mentoring-2-work/

17.01.2022 Our Seniors Exercise program Strength for Life dropped by the Merredin-Squash Fitness-Centre to congratulate a great centre that has been with us for over 10 years! With so many fitness centres and clubs hit hard by COVID, it is great to see our providers still going strong. http://www.cotawa.org.au//strength-for-life-goes-to-merre/

17.01.2022 Celebrating Seniors in the Suburbs. City of Belmont, WA Let’s Celebrate Festival includes a series of seniors events including morning teas, cafe strolls, long table lunches and sing-a-longs. https://www.belmont.wa.gov.au//le/festival-events-calendar... Hardcopies of the festival guide are available at the Belmont Library or Civic Centre.

16.01.2022 How does aged care measure up to what we expect from providers? New releases by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety highlight that our Aged Care system needs to better align with community expectations. The papers What Australians think of Ageing and Aged Care and Assessing the views and preferences of the general public for quality of care and future funding were developed from a national survey of over 10,000 people and a series of 35 focus groups an...d 30 in-depth interviews around the country. View the latest publications from the commission online: www.agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/publications

15.01.2022 Clarkson Police attended Ocean Keys Shopping Centre to take part in the Ocean Keys Mall Walk with members of the Council for the Ageing (COTA) WA, this is a great way to meet our community while conducting pro-active foot patrols of the shopping centre

14.01.2022 September 10 is R U OK Day Check in with our older folk. Family, friends, a neighbor. Up to 15% of older people experience depression and they may also experience grief, loss, life changes or isolation. Being connected and supported are so important for older Australians, who bring so much to our community. ... So, ask. Then listen with an open mind. Take the time and just listen, hear what they are saying and how they say it. Be comfortable with silence. Encourage action. Give support and information. Check in again. https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #ruokday #RUOK

14.01.2022 How can positive sexuality into older age be promoted by the medical profession? Earlier, COTA New South Wales and Dr Alison Rahn at the University of New England, AU publicised a project on older people talking to medical professionals about sexuality. Their goal was to improve how the medical profession discusses sexuality-related issues by producing information and resources that could be used in medical education. Over 1,000 people completed the project survey, including ...many readers of COTAs newsletters, and over one third of respondents also agreed to be interviewed. The team has now produced some great videos of some of the conversations with those who took part. https://youtu.be/lB8ssMgDhjk #HealthyAgeing

14.01.2022 We know that the rising cost of living leaves some of our seniors behind. If your in WA COVID-19 measures have added a $600 household electricity credit on your next bill. There is also a hold on disconnections for electricity non-payments. Read the fact sheet: https://www.cotawa.org.au//COVID-19-Electricity-Disconnect

13.01.2022 If youre a person living with a disability, their family member or a carer, the Department of Communities would like like to hear your ideas about what a WA office of disability could do for you. Take a look at their discussion paper www.communities.wa.gov.au//office-of-disability-discussion and attend one of the remaining engagement sessions.... You can write in your ideas via email: [email protected] or post to Locked bag 5000, Fremantle WA 6959.

13.01.2022 Staffing levels, allied health provision, infection control... The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has identified four areas where immediate action is needed to protect older people in residential #agedcare. Read the special report: 'Aged care and COVID-19: a special report,'... https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au//aged-care-and-cov See more

12.01.2022 Reflect and Connect Memory Café opens 29 September. Designed as a safe and inclusive space for people living with memory loss to socialise and make new friends, Working with Alzheimer's WA, Jamaica Blue and Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, City of Wanneroo will join a growing network of memory cafés. Reflect and Connect memory café starts on Tuesday 29 September from 10am. It runs the last Tuesday of every month and it is free to attend.

12.01.2022 The Seniors Award winners for 2020 have now been announced. The awards winners are: WA Senior of the Year Award (Metropolitan): Sheena Edwards... WA Senior of the Year Award (Regional): Sheila Twine WA Age Friendly Local Government Award: City of Albany WA Age Friendly Business Award: Gerald Burns Pharmacy The 2020 WA Seniors Awards were presented by the Council on the Ageing (WA) in partnership with the State Government. The annual awards are celebrated as part of WA Seniors Week, which this year runs from 8-16 November 2020. Read the full press release at https://www.cotawa.org.au//COTAWA-Media-STATEMENT-WA-Senio

11.01.2022 Our #MallWalkers arent the only ones who have started walking at centres again City of Rockingham Local Government's amazing RAD Walkers, a regular walking group for people living with dementia and their carers, have also resumed at Village Green in Flinders Lane, Rockingham. RAD Walkers provides a fantastic opportunity for people living with dementia and their carers to exercise with others in a friendly, supportive and caring environment.... https://rockingham.wa.gov.au//popular-rad-walkers-group-to

11.01.2022 Are you a qualified fitness professional working with seniors? Become a COTA (WA) endorsed instructor for Strength for Life, our results orientated strength training program for seniors. We are running our last Strength for Life course for 2020: https://www.cotawa.org.au//SFL-Instructor-Training-Course-

10.01.2022 The Community Citizen of the Year Awards Program is offered as part of a corporate gold membership that the City of Perth has with Auspire Australia Day Council of WA. These Awards are presented by Local Government within local communities across Western Australia on Australia Day. The Awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations making a notable contribution during the current year, and/or to those who have given outstanding service over a number of years. ... There are four categories for the awards as follows: Community Citizen of the Year Senior Community Citizen of the Year (65 years or over) Young Community Citizen of the Year (under 25 years) Active Citizenship Award (community group or event) The Community Citizen of the Year Award campaign officially opens on 1 September and closes on 31 October 2020. If you would like to find out more about the awards, please visit https://www.citizenshipawards.com.au/

09.01.2022 Get informed on how to proceed after a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia Australia are running a comprehensive 'Living with Dementia Program' for people living with dementia, their family and carers. They've even added an online option. Visit their Eventbrite to find out more:... In person: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-with-dementia-program-curram Online: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-with-dementia-program-online See more

09.01.2022 Are you a budding photographer? Share your photos with us! We love seeing all the images that showcase our vibrant seniors and communities. Share your photos from 2019 with us! ... We're always looking for great photos that showcase seniors and age-friendly events. Get in touch with us: http://www.cotawa.org.au/about-us/contact-us/ With your permission, we might feature your photos in our publications!

09.01.2022 Passionate about arts and crafts? Volunteer for the #Awesome Festival, an annual childrens art festival held in the Perth Cultural Centre. With shifts available between September 21 and October 4, contribute to a vibrant family festival during a time when everyone could do with a bit of extra joy. Email [email protected] or visit https://awesomearts.com/volunteers/

09.01.2022 Help us reflect on a tumultuous year and set the agenda for ageing well in 2021. There is still time to have you say in our short survey and give us an update on how 2020 went for you: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YH2CNXV #seniors #WesternAustralia

08.01.2022 How good is this? As part of our Aged Care Navigation session in City of Bayswater, we managed to see the Purple Road in person. Each flower is made to represent someone's story, a conversation or reflection on elder abuse.... Created to raise community awareness and education about elder abuse, the Purple Road is facilitated by the Older Peoples Peer Education Scheme volunteers and countless talented crafters, through the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre. #elderabuse

07.01.2022 Were always advocating for a stronger community voice in the consultation process. As part of an independent review of palliative care services in WA, researchers at the Perron Institute are seeking people with a life-limiting illness, family members, friends and carers. Palliative care is a rapidly evolving field and this survey provides a vital opportunity for the consumer voice to be heard: www.perroninstitute.org/consumer-perspectives-of-palliative

05.01.2022 How are we doing? Get in touch with us and let us know what you would like to see on our Facebook or up on our website. Send us an email at [email protected] with your suggestions.

05.01.2022 Our #MallWalking programs are getting back into it. Heres a few photos from the Ocean Keys Shopping Centre warm-up and chat about the At Home Guide when our CEO Christine Allen visited for the morning. Keep on walking everyone ... http://www.cotawa.org.au//mall-walkers-head-back-to-centr/

04.01.2022 Want to speak to the The West Australian about the Federal Budget? A WA journalist, Caitlyn Rintoul is looking for a West Australian retiree to add a voice to the newspaper's 2020 Federal Budget coverage when it's handed down on October 6. Each year, the newspaper talks to different demographics about how support packages and taxes impact them. Get in touch with Caitlyn via email at [email protected]

04.01.2022 Seaside Exercise Physiology are launching Strength for Life! The launch is Fri, September 18, 1-2PM. Unit 7, 2 Amesbury Loop in Butler. Strength for Life is our progressive strength training and exercise program designed specifically for the over 50s. To find out more, visit: www.cotawa.org.au/sfl

03.01.2022 Access to housing, equity of health outcomes, fraud and cybercrime. Alongside COTA Australia, we recognise the importance of protecting consumers. Nominations for the Western Australian Consumer Protection Awards closes Nov 30. If you know a consumer rights champion, why not put them forward? You can nominate online at Consumer Protection WA: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au//western-australian-consume

03.01.2022 A free Domestic and Family Violence awareness session is being run by City of Canning, partnering with Lifeline WA. Over the course of a day, the session will equip you with tools that will help guide you to recognise the signs and provide you with the foundations to assess what you can do. The session is at Riverton Library, Thursday August 13.... Registrations are essential: https://www.dvalert.org.au/dvaware-one-day-riverton-riverto See more

01.01.2022 Dementia Australia are running a series of FREE dementia information sessions in Currambine and Cockburn in August/September. Covering a range of topic including understanding, coping and communicating with those living with Dementia, visit their event page to find out more: https://www.dementia.org.au/events

01.01.2022 Mental Health Week begins October 10 this year with the theme Strengthening our Community Organised by Western Australian Association for Mental Health and supported by Lotterywest, help is available for communities to reach out during Mental Health Week with grants of up to $1000 for a project, event or activity. Visit the application page to find out more.... www.mentalhealthweek.org.au/gra/community-grant-application See more

01.01.2022 This week is Seniors Week and we are showcasing some of the best things to see and do for older members of our community. George Burnett Leisure Centre in Karaw...ara run a number of free and low cost fitness and education programs tailored to older adults. The ever popular class Prime Movers takes place 9.30-10.30am every Monday and Thursday. It's an hour of low impact movements and stretches choreographed to music you know and love. Find out more about Prime Movers https://bit.ly/368zehc See more activities for seniors https://bit.ly/366dz96 COTA Western Australia