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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
1 May 2024 | |
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You're invited: Climate Change Webinar | |
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Understanding your energy usage
COTA SA’s Climate Change Group, is pleased to host its first webinar with the SA Government Energy Advisory Service. The webinar will provide you with practical information to help you understand more about energy usage in your home. In our current environment with climate change concerns and cost of living issues affecting all of us, this free one-hour webinar will share helpful tips and advice so you can take steps to improve your environmental footprint and save energy costs in your home.
When: Wednesday 22 May, 12noon
Where: Online Webinar - link will be sent prior to the event
Register: Via Eventbrite
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Conversations in the City April | |
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What a great morning it was with a really positive atmosphere at our latest Conversation in the City.
A big thank you to all the presenters, Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith, Peter Croft of our Climate Change Group and Sophie Thomson and, of course, to the attendees who joined us. We were left with practical actions we can take towards being more sustainable and making a difference - and with lots of ideas for what we could be growing in our own small spaces, not to mention the personal benefits of gardening.
Click here to watch the Lord Mayor and Sophie talking about some of the ideas that were shared at the event | |
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All the latest from Strength for Life | |
The Strength for Life community continues to grow, reaching more people and making a difference to the lives of thousands of older South Australians.
Read the latest news, community updates and how Strength for Life is going from strength to strength! In this edition of Strength for Life news: - Strength for Life attends Australian Refugee Association’s Health Expo
- How Strength for Life helped Christine prepare for and recover from major surgery
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Housing uncertainty survey | |
Have you been experiencing housing uncertainty? Our Plug-in team wants to hear from you!
It is well documented that older people are increasingly experiencing housing stress and are at risk of homelessness. To understand the lived experience of people over the age of 50 who are facing housing insecurity, The Plug-in is running a short survey to hear from you about the pressures you are facing. | |
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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 & policies for the growing 50+ market.
If you would like to become part of The Plug-in’s community of Influencers, you can register with us online at theplugin.com.au/connect or over the phone on 08 8232 0422.
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Rainbow Hub monthly lunch
Members of the LGBTI+ community aged 50+ are warmly invited to this monthly lunch. If you haven't attended before there will be someone to welcome you. When: 12noon – 1.30pm, Thursday 23 May, 27 June and 25 July Where: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide | | | |
Bookings essential by the Thursday prior to the lunch. To book, email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422. | |
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Silver Rainbow Community of Practice
The next Community of Practice (CoP) will be "The Rainbow Dog: Early Findings. Information and discussion session".
In 2023 COTA SA’s Rainbow Hub was awarded a Fay Fuller Foundation Spark Grant, to explore the impact of unexpected changes on LGBTI+ elders’ emotional wellbeing, such as sudden ill health or loss of a partner. They would like to share some of their early findings.
When: 3:00 - 4:30pm Thursday 16 May Where: Cove Civic Centre, 1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove Book: Email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422 | |
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LGBTIQ+ elders dance club / Adelaide Cabaret Festival
From All The Queens Men, this favourite returns to bring the fabulous and fabulous-at-heart together on the dancefloor. Inclusive, and intergenerational. No dance experience needed. Free tea and coffee provided by Office for Ageing Well and Seniors Card.
When: 1pm Sunday 16 June Where: Quartet Bar, Adelaide Festival Centre Booking: Free but booking required, click here to book | |
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Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network Hubs | |
Join our team!
Do you have a passion for helping others connect with their local community? Can you spare two hours a week or a fortnight?
COTA SA’s Fleurieu Network Neighbourhood Hub is looking for volunteers for its pop-up hubs at the Goolwa Library and Victor Harbor Library. Volunteers chat with older people and provide information about local events and activities and support them to connect with our wonderful Fleurieu community.
Your time makes a difference, join us today! Email fnn@cotasa.org.au to find out more.
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Drop in and see us
COTA SA’s Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network Hubs are here for older people in the Fleurieu Peninsula. Visit our Hubs to connect with others and enjoy the beauty of our local area together. | | | |
Drop in and talk with friendly local volunteers who are passionate about helping you connect with activities, groups and events that are of interest to you. Find us at: | |
Goolwa Library
11 Cadell St, Goolwa Tuesdays 10am to 12pm | | Victor Harbor Library
1 Bay Rd, Victor Harbor Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Thursdays 11am to 1pm | | | |
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Our Community Connect events volunteers and staff are regularly out and about at expos and events. Recent events include Seniors Forums for Sarah Andrews MP last week (pictured) and for Mark Butler MP. Watch this space for details of future events you'll find us at! | | | |
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Government House Open Day | |
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Our patrons, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod Bunten are pleased to welcome members of the public to explore Government House and its grounds at a special Open Day, held on Sunday, May 12.
Held in conjunction with South Australia’s History Festival, Government House Adelaide will be open from 10am to 2pm and guests will have the opportunity to view the public rooms of the oldest continuously occupied Government House in the country.
Admission is free and no bookings are required. | |
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Free CALDWays Courses for Aged Care Providers | |
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Free CALDWays micro-courses were developed by PICAC NSW & ACT to provide practical information and tools to make services culturally inclusive for older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and meet the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards. Join them on a learning journey to improve the Australian Aged Care System. | |
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An estimated 23,000 people in Adelaide live with dementia but around half are still not diagnosed. Diagnosis is essential to access treatments, rehabilitation, therapies and supports. Face Dementia, a public awareness campaign, is running until October 2024.
The Face Dementia website provides a checklist of dementia symptoms and changes. People with concerns are encouraged to download and complete the checklist and ask their GP for an assessment.
Registered Nurse, Heather Engelhardt is available to facilitate free community talks, with an opportunity for questions and answers, to community groups and members in the Adelaide region. For more information contact Heather via phone on 08 7421 9439 or email heather.engelhardt@flinders.edu.au. | |
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With a Traditional Custodians perspective at The Cedars, Hahndorf | |
Win one free pass!
At Hans Heysen - The Cedars, 68 Heysen Road Hahndorf, SA 5245
Sunday April 19, 2 - 4pm
Part of the History Festival, discover the fascinating history of Hahndorf through the eyes of the Traditional Custodians at The Cedars, Hahndorf.
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For more information on the tour, or to book your spot if you don't win, click here.
To win a pass, click the button below and complete the form by 9am Friday 3 May. One entry will be randomly selected and we will email the winner on Friday 3 May.
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Scott Harrison & The Atlantic Street Band in Concert | |
Win a double pass!
The Capri Theatre, Goodwood
Sunday May 19, 2 - 4pm
Thanks to the Capri Theatre we have 3 double passes to give away to see Scott Harrison & The Atlantic Street Band in Concert. Victorian organist Scott Harrison, has a distinct leaning towards the jazz genre. | | | |
He will be joined by Adelaide’s own Atlantic Street Band who blend the energetic sound of traditional Dixieland jazz with an eclectic mix of other styles. Enjoy a very entertaining afternoon with Scott performing on the mighty Wurlitzer organ, along with The Atlantic Street Band!
To win a double pass, click the button below and complete the form by 9am Friday 3 May. Three entries will be randomly selected and we will email winners on Friday 3 May.
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Fun in the Flinders & Silver City | |
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Amazing 5 day holiday
Adelaide ● Burra ● Broken Hill ● Peterborough ● Port Augusta
Take in the spectacular sights by day and the star-filled skies at night. We stay overnights in Broken Hill, Peterborough and Port Augusta and enjoy a range of amazing sightseeing inclusions such as a ride on the historic Pichi Richi Railway from Port Augusta to Quorn. Tour highlights include Broken Hill highlights - Silverton and the Mad Max Gallery, Whites Mineral and Mining Art Museum, a unique Steam Train Sound and Light Show, a journey onboard the iconic Pichi Richi train, lunch at the Prairie Hotel Parachilna, the amazing views and colours of the Flinders Ranges and the unique Jeff Morgan Gallery.
$1,650 per person twin share and $470 additional for single accommodation.
16 July 2024 departure, from Adelaide.
4 breakfasts and 4 dinners included.Includes return transfers from your home when you live within 30km of Adelaide.
For more information and bookings, phone 1300 896 282 | |
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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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COTA SA receives a commission from all insurance sales in South Australia. | |
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