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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
28 November 2023 | |
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AGM and Annual Snapshot 2023
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we also released our 2023 Annual Snapshot. If you couldn’t make it, you can catch up on our activities and achievements here: COTA SA Annual Snapshot 2023
The AGM included our special guest speaker, the Hon Nat Cook MP, Minister for Human Services. Nat acknowledged COTA SA's contribution to giving older people "a voice that is strong and holds us to account" and that this voice enables the government to create and build new ideas.
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10 ways to make the most of what you have | |
Cost of living pressures are very real and very difficult for many of us at the moment...
...and we often hear that the only way to balance a budget is to cut spending - and often on critical things like food, healthcare, heating and cooling and staying in touch with family and friends.
In recent weeks, COTA SA partnered with the City of Salisbury to host another of our Conversations with Salisbury Seniors. The topic for our event was “Thrifty Living” and more than fifty older people came together to talk about how the increases in cost of living were impacting them and share with one another their ideas, tricks and hot tips for making the most of what they had. Click below for more, including the top 10 tips and links to available concessions and support options. | |
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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: - Welcome new instructors
- Strength for Life and the Bhutanese community
- Strength for Life and Heart Foundation engaging with CALD communties
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The Plug-in: Research wraps for 2023
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The Plug-in's Influencers have shared their thoughts and insights this year in a variety of projects, including: - Interviews and a survey with over 420 influencers to explore the water usage and needs of older regional people
- A survey and workshops with city residents to understand how the city is used and what programs and activities could be introduced to support healthy ageing
- Developing and hosting a survey to understand perspectives on guiding principles for aged care and the future of funding, with over 1900 older people from across Australia taking part.
The team is already looking towards 2024 with a range of projects coming up, click below to read the full story and if you're interested in getting involved we warmly encourage you to sign up or get in touch for more information. | |
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The Plug-in is COTA SA’s specialist consumer engagement and insights consultancy. We connect people with business, industry & 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
A monthly lunch for members of the LGBTI+ community aged 50+. If you're new there will be someone to welcome you. When: 12 noon – 1.30pm, Thursday 28 December Where: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide Bookings essential: By 20 December, email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422 | | | |
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Our Rainbow Horizons Compassion Cafe provided a unique chance for LGBTI+ community members to reflect on existing supports and ways to maximise preferred choice, capacity and control around end of life.
In Loving Remembrance: an LGBTI+ Memorial event created a wonderful space for healing, support and celebration to remember and honour people we have lost as well as years lost in the closet. Kindly supported by the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust. Pictured right by Jo-Anna Robertson.
The Feast edition of our monthly lunch enabled some new faces to connect with old friends.
We were proud to once again sponsor the South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance annual Ian Purcell Oration to honour the life of a beloved LGBTI+ advocate and driving force behind the establishment of the Rainbow Hub. The evening of storytelling and celebration with Will Sergeant, OA, was a sellout hit.
Thank you to the many volunteers who helped make these events a success. | |
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Policy and advocacy: Submissions | |
We have been busy representing the rights, interests, and futures of South Australians, including making the following submission this month: - Submission to South Australia’s 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper: "South Australia’s 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy is an opportunity to deliberately plan to support South Australians to age well, now and into the future."
You can read our latest submission on our website by clicking below and if you have any questions or feedback, please contact us | |
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Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network | |
Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network Hubs
Are you looking to join in and make the most of local activities?
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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. COTA SA’s Hub volunteers are here to provide trusted, independent information, encouragement, and support for older people and their families.
Find us at:
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Goolwa Library
11 Cadell St, Goolwa Tuesdays 10am to 12pm Wednesdays 11am to 1pm | | Victor Harbor Library
1 Bay Rd, Victor Harbor Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Thursdays 11am to 1pm | | | |
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Climate Change Group: Is your next car an Electric Vehicle? | |
Our Climate Change Group is passionate about the actions that individuals can take, big or small, that helps to care for the planet. One of these actions is sharing stories and finding reliable sources of information that are balanced and easy to understand. In today's story, the group is sharing information on electric vehicles.
We now see many electric vehicles on our roads whereas even a year ago they were uncommon. Most of the major manufacturers have launched, or about to launch, their electric vehicles. And some have announced an end date to the manufacture of petrol-powered cars. So our next car could well be an electric vehicle. | |
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It's Scams Awareness Week 2023 and this year's focus is on impersonation scams - people aren't always who they say they are. Did you know that 3 in every 4 scam reports received by Scamwatch involve impersonation — criminals pretending to be people we should be able to trust?
Always ask yourself: Who's really there?
Visit the Scamwatch website for more information on Scams Week 2023. Click below for a recent article on The Weekender website for a great article with lots of useful information.
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Clarence Park Community Centre celebrates 40 years | |
Saturday 2 December, 11am-2pm
Clarence Park Community Centre happens to be one of our fantastic Strength for Life providers - and they're celebrating 40 fabulous years since they relocated to the present site on the corner of East Ave and Canterbury Tce on 15 July 1983.
You're invited to join the festivities at this free community event and open day filled with loads of fun and entertainment! | |
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Claire Baker & Special Guests take you to a Capri-mas Wonderland | |
Win one of three double passes!
The Capri Theatre, Goodwood
THIS WEEKEND: Sunday 3 December, 2 - 4pm
Christmas time brings Christmas music, but not just carols!
This special time, brings thoughts of holidays, gifts and food, family and friends, happiness, and sometimes, a little melancholy. | | | |
Claire will take you on a magical Sleigh Ride from traditional to modern, with a sprinkling of musical fruits and nuts. A delicious concert pudding. | |
To win a double pass click the button below and complete the form by 5pm Thursday 30 November. Three entries will be randomly selected and we will email winners on Friday 1 December.
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Sunny Oasis Christmas Special
Adelaide ● Mount Gambier ● Casterton ● Hamilton ● Robe
5 day holiday/Adelaide return
Enjoy a fun tour to our cool South-Eastern corner of South Australia. After yearning for summer during the long cold months, the hot weather has arrived and a coastal getaway sounds like magic! Enjoy Christmas in Mt Gambier, an oasis on the coast. Enjoy great food, fun and fabulous sightseeing over four days!
Departing Adelaide to Mt Gambier on Saturday 23 December, this great breakaway has plenty of highlights and sightseeing is at a leisurely pace. Experience the bluest lake you will ever see, and a fabulous Christmas lunch. A cruise on the Glenelg River with afternoon tea is a delight. Sightseeing also includes the Australian Kelpie Centre in the town of Casterton - birthplace of the loveable and skillful Australian Kelpie. Our visit to Hamilton includes the spectacular Botanic Gardens, lunch and the interesting Ansett Transport Museum. Also included: - Transfers from your home within 30km of Adelaide
- Luxury coach travel
- 4 nights accommodation at the Henty Hotel in Mt Gambier
- 4 hot breakfasts, 4 evening dinners, 3 lunches (Christmas Lunch in Mt Gambier, Picnic lunch in Hamilton, and Lunch in the Robe Hotel)
Highlights: Blue Lake, Glenelg River afternoon cruise, Penola, Hamilton Botanic Gardens, Ansett Transport Museum, Robe Transmutation Craft Shop.
23 December departure.
$1650 per person twin share and $490 additional for single accommodation.
For more information and bookings, phone 1300 896 282 | |
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*COTA SA receives a commission from all insurance sales in South Australia. | |
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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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