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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
22 March 2023 | |
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COTA SA announces new leadership | |
The COTA SA Board today announced the appointment of Miranda Starke as the new Chief Executive. COTA SA President Emeritus Professor Anne Edwards AO said, “Since Miranda stepped into the Acting role last year she has shown clear capacity for leadership in ensuring that COTA SA maintains our commitment to advance the rights and interests of older South Australians, so that ageing really can be a time of enjoyment, influence and continuing activity.”
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Miranda is excited to commence this new phase in her professional career saying, “I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Chief Executive of COTA SA and for the opportunity to continue to lead this extraordinary organisation.” | | | |
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COTA SA welcomes pension increase | |
Cost of living pressures are very real and very difficult for older people on low and fixed incomes whose only option to balance a budget is to cut spending — and often on critical things like energy, food, healthcare and staying in touch with friends and family. It is therefore welcome news that pensions will increase by 3.7% in March. Read the full article here | |
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Create meaningful connections with an older South Australian | |
Volunteers of the COTA Visitors program are developing friendships with older people and are promoting the rewarding role to others. Volunteer Peter Rodgers visits Jack weekly, an older person at risk of loneliness but now loves their mutually strong friendship.
“It all started when I was out to lunch with a friend — he suggested that I volunteer my time to visit others who may be feeling lonely or isolated. I have the time, so I thought, why not?!,” Peter said. Read the full article here.
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The experiences of women as they age | |
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Anne Burgess AM, Deputy President COTA SA Board and Chair COTA SA Policy Council together with Jodi Slater, Senior Policy and Engagement Officer at COTA SA, shared an article about the impacts of rising disadvantage among many older women as a result of the accumulation of inequality throughout their lifetimes.
Read the article here.
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Growing older on the Yorke Peninsula | |
What does your future look like on the Yorke Peninsula?
What do you want to see change to improve your experience of ageing?
Wednesday 5 April
10am – 12:30pm
Moonta Golf Course
Morning tea provided
Hear from COTA SA President, Anne Edwards AO about the initiatives COTA SA advocates for on behalf of older people living in regional South Australia, and local community members who will share their personal experiences of ageing in the region, particularly around transport, health and digital inclusion
You’ll also be invited to join the conversation about your experiences and expectations to help shape future advocacy priorities of COTA SA’s Yorke Peninsula Advisory Group.
Don’t miss out — book your place by 31 March | |
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Strength for Life community going strong | |
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: - African Women’s Federation of SA embraces Strength for Life
- Strength for Life: a visit to Refugee Health Service
- CALD Western Network come together to improve health, wellbeing and social connections.
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The Plug-in is COTA SA’s specialist consumer engagement and insights consultancy, connecting people with business, industry and researchers to generate insights that improve products, services and 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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Climate change a top priority for COTA SA
COTA SA takes the threat of climate change seriously and our passionate Climate Change Group is focussed on actions that can be taken at policy, organisational and personal level that tackle this critical issue. One of the challenges responding to climate change is finding what an individual or family can practically do about it. We know about the benefits of installing solar, using water more carefully, and recycling, for example, but our Climate Change Group believe that we can also use our financial power to make a difference. We have bank accounts with banks and credit unions, we buy goods from shops — large and small, and many of us have superannuation or investments. We can control with which firms we save, spend and invest. Our Climate Change Group recently hosted a webinar with Paul Garner from Novo Wealth to talk about how we can use our financial power to make a difference to our environment.
Watch the recording of the webinar here. Interested in learning more about how COTA SA considers climate change in its policy work? Read our State Budget 2023/24 Submission here.
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Congratulations to COTA SA volunteer, policy council and Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network member Liz Graham who was named a finalist in the Fleurieu Women’s Community Awards (coinciding with International Women’s Day) for the Community Volunteer Award! Liz was referred to as ‘an expert on ageing’ and the person to call for advice or support — a reflection of her multitude of volunteer activities connecting older people to our Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network and helping cancer patients in the Fleurieu including by being a friend and visitor. | | | |
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Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network | |
Full house for 'Planning for Life's Events' | |
Booked out audiences greeted our recent Planning for Life’s Events information sessions at both Goolwa and Victor Harbor. Community Justice Services presenter Jacqui Nuskse, explained the importance of Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, death benefits and wills.
“Great, clear information — lessons learnt from this session will save great heartache.” Following overwhelmingly positive feedback, more free information sessions are currently being planned. | | | |
Book Club
Tuesday 18 April, 10am Victor Harbor Library, 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor, Community Room 1
April’s book of the month is Idaho. A stunning debut novel about love and forgiveness, about the violence of memory and the equal violence of its loss—from O. Henry Prize–winning author Emily Ruskovich.
Follow on Facebook, visit the website and sign up for free regular updates.
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From Penola to Naracoorte, from Port McDonald to Millicent, and anywhere in between, you may have questions about keeping yourself independent at home. | |
John Moran is COTA SA’s Ageing Well Coordinator dedicated to supporting people in the South East and across regional South Australia to better understand the My Aged Care system and what services are available.
Ring John on 1800 182 324 for free independent advice regarding the My Aged Care system and the answers you’ve been looking for. | | | |
Make sure you get the most out of the services you may be eligible for. Learn more about our Let's Talk Aged Care service here. | |
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Rainbow Hub monthly lunch
A monthly lunch for members of the LGBTI community aged 50+ When: 12 noon – 1.30pm, Thursday 23 23 March, 27 April and 25 May Where: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide Bookings essential: By week prior, email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422 | | | |
Silver Rainbow Training Discounts available for CHSP providers! COTA SA’s Silver Rainbow Training and Consulting Team helps organisations to better understand the needs of their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI+) clients through a focus on diversity and inclusion training and organisational development. We work with aged care providers to help your managers, staff and volunteers to: - Understand the needs of LGBTI+ clients with an overview of our community and our stories
- Engage with our history – decades of discrimination and the impacts on our health and well-being
- Identify LGBTI+ inclusive practices and how such practices relate to the quality standards of your services and your organisation’s diversity action plan.
- Explore what this means for your work and your workplace.
Special discounts are available to CHSP providers, including half-price training sessions for groups of 15–25 CHSP staff or volunteers. Discounts on consulting services may also be available before 30 June or until places book out. Visit the Rainbow Hub for more information about our consulting services or contact us on 8232 0422 to make a booking for your organisation. | |
Sydney World Pride Human Rights Conference
Jackie Wurm, Rainbow Hub Project Officer, recently attended the three day, agenda-leading human rights conference curated by Equality Australia. With more than 1800 people attending, it was an incredible opportunity to hear from and exchange with advocates around the world.
It was noted that one quarter of the world's population live in countries where LGBTI+ people are criminalised. Jacki presented at the Speakers Corner about the Rainbow Horizons project which is supported by Office for Ageing Well, SA Health. For a limited time, watch extracts of the conference on ABC iView here. Or tune in on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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Religious experiences of LGBTQA+ Australians survey
Researchers at ARCSHS (in collaboration with Macquarie University, the Australian GBLTQI+ Multicultural Council and the Brave Network) are conducting a nation-wide survey exploring LGBTQA+ Australians experiences with religion and faith. If you choose to participate you can access the survey here
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Support services
QLife Australia’s national counselling and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex. www.qlife.org.au 1800 184 527 — 3pm – midnight everyday Lifeline www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14 — 24/7 everyday BeyondBlue www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636 — 24/7 everyday Brave Network is a support and advocacy group for LGBTQA+ people of faith and allies www.thebravenetwork.org
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COTA SA Community Connect | |
Our Community Connect volunteers will be out and about in the next coming weeks - catch them at the following events:
Ageing Well Expo in Unley Saturday 25 March, 10am – 3pm Unley Town Hall, Oxford Terrace, Unley
Neighbour Day Community Fair Thursday 30 March, 12 – 2pm Encore Apartments, 85 Smart Road, Modbury | |
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Choose what's right for you and get on with enjoying life | |
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You’re invited to a free seminar so learn about the benefits of planning ahead, focusing on legal decisions and final farewell. Wills and Estate expert Kerry Miller from Adelta Legal will discuss: - Wills and Estates Planning
- Advanced Care Directives
- Nominating Powers of Attorney.
There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Wednesday 29 March, 4:30pm
Wildflowers Café, Centennial Park
760 Goodwood Road, Pasadena
Book your place here by 27 March | |
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Adelaide Melanoma March 2023 | |
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Register for the annual family friendly fundraiser to highlight awareness and raise funds for melanoma research.
When: Sunday 26 March, 8am – 11am Where: Henley Square to Grange Jetty and return Click the link here to register and for all further information | |
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Nominations for the SA Volunteer Awards are now open! | |
The SA Volunteer Awards recognise the outstanding contribution that South Australian volunteers, volunteer managers, community organisations and businesses contribute to our community. Each year, individuals, groups, community organisations, government and local business organisations are invited to nominate a special individual or organisation they believe is worthy of recognition for a SA Volunteer Award. In 2023 we have added a Young Volunteer Award category. Further information on the Awards and nomination process is available here.
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Voluntary Assisted Dying SA Public Meeting | |
The next public meeting will be guest speaker Voluntary Assisted Dying SA’s Vice President and Policy Officer Anne Bunning speaking on the topic ‘VADSA’s way forward’. Tea and coffee will be served.
Sunday 2 April, 2:15 pm The Box Factory, 59 Regent Street South, Adelaide More information here
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Celebrate Harmony Week with the City of Salisbury | |
The City of Salisbury is hosting a Harmony Week community celebration featuring cultural performance, live music, a vibrant intercultural parade and an iconic exhibiotn, Friday 24 March, 9:30am – 2pm
Salisbury Civic Plaza, Inparrinthi Kumangka
34 Church Street, Salisbury Find out more here | |
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Age no barrier to securing a Churchill Fellowship to learn globally, inspire locally | |
Churchill Fellowships offer a diverse range of people from all walks of life an opportunity to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to explore a topic or issue that they are passionate about. No qualifications are required in order to apply for a Churchill Fellowship, and the topic of your proposed project is limitless, provided a benefit to Australia and willingness to share your findings with the Australian community is evident. Churchill Fellows make a difference in all aspects of Australian life, across an incredibly broad and diverse range of topics and issues such as agriculture, health, arts and music, building and architecture, business, sport, science, environment and more. As an internationally recognised award, Churchill Fellows gain access to expertise from around the world. Applicants are empowered to design their own projects to explore international best practice and innovation that can be applied in Australia. Further information and how to apply for a Churchill Fellowship is on the Winston Churchill Trust website. | |
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Celebrating 40 years of theatre organ music at the Capri
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Win one of two complimentary weekend passes! | |
Dirty Dancing +Hits of the 80's
Friday 31 March, 7pm Hear the mighty Wurlitzer like never before as a group of very talented artists bash out the hits of the 80’s to get you in the mood for one of the most iconic films of the decade, Dirty Dancing!
Strike Up The Band with Chris McPhee + Rosanne Hosking + City of Unley Concert Band
Saturday 1 April, 2pm Local international theatre organist Chris McPhee will be joined by vocalist Rosanne Hosking who is an award-winning performer in musical theatre and has featured for over 25 years in opera and cabaret around Australia and New Zealand.
Magical Movie Music featuring Tony Fenelon and John Atwell
Sunday 2 April, 2pm The main concert Magical Movie Music, with Tony Fenelon OAM and Theatre Organist of the Year 2002, who has performed around the world, plus John Atwell — two of the three surviving organists from the inaugural 1983 concert.
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To win a weekend pass, be one of the first two callers to ring COTA SA on 8232 0422! | |
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Five-day holiday — Adelaide return Adelaide ∙ Overland Corner Hotel ∙ Renmark ∙ Milura ∙ Mungo National Park ∙ Wentworth ∙ Broken Hills
Enjoy a fabulous five-day holiday and learn the incredible history of our most vital rivers — The Murray and The Darling. You will visit the world-famous Mungo National Park, known as the 'Walls of China'. This historic place has been the location of a lost civilisation with relics of the oldest humans ever discovered. Follow the trail of the early river explorers and Australia's most significant mining discoveries at Broken Hill. Tour Highlights include lunch at the Overland Corner Hotel, paddle steamer dinner cruise, Mungo National Park, sightseeing Broken Hill, Menindee Lakes Eco Cruise and more.
Departing 7 June, 30 August and 14 October
From $1,590pp twin share from Adelaide. Interstate connections from $2,430–$2,690pp twin share from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth (including flights and two nights of accommodation in Adelaide). Single supplement available Includes four breakfast, three lunch and four dinners. 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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