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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
19 March 2024 | |
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Governor's Multicultural Awards 2023 | |
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As you may have read in our past edition, COTA SA's Strength for Life program was delighted to be a finalist for the Governor's Multicultural Awards 2023. Congratulations to all the finalists and to the winners who were announced at the awards presentation at Government House on 1 March.
While COTA SA's Strength for Life program did not win for our category, the Community Sector, it was an absolute honour to be recognised as a finalist alongside organisations doing fantastic work in many areas of the multicultural community. | |
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Join our team - Strategic Advisor | |
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COTA SA is recruiting for a Strategic Advisor to join the team and work with us to influence the future of ageing in SA.
If you are an outstanding communicator with a grasp of contemporary social policy and advocacy issues and tactics this could be the role for you.
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New Advance Care Directive materials | |
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This week is Advance Care Planning Week, so now is a good time to think about your preferences and communicate them with your loved ones to ensure they are respected. An important way to plan ahead is creating an Advance Care Directive (ACD) which empowers you to make clear legal arrangements for your future health care, end of life, preferred living arrangements and other personal matters.
This month SA Health released their new ACD materials and COTA SA, through our Plug-in team, were pleased to participate in the consultation around developing these. We spoke to older people who shared what they would like to see in the new materials, which included feedback that they should be simpler, clearer and easier to understand. In addition, the new printed ACD kit is now free (previously $5) which was a change we advocated for. You can pick up your ACD kit at selected libraries or download them from the website. | |
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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: - Regional instructor training - Murray Bridge
- Conversations can lead to great things!
- Fitness and sustainability with VIVA Fitness!
- Falls Prevention and Better Balance in May
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Better Way Urgent Care project outcomes | |
In partnership with Flinders University and the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, The Plug-in undertook research with people aged 65+ living in southern Adelaide to understand their needs and preferences for urgent health care.
Watch the video report to hear from consumers and researchers and read more about the outcomes of the research. | |
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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. | |
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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 28 March, 18 April (please note, April lunch is one week earlier due to public holiday on 25 April), 23 May Where: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide | | | |
Bookings essential by 21 March (for upcoming lunch). To book, email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422. | |
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Parliamentary Friends of the LGBTQIA+ Community Launch
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Jackie Wurm, our Policy Advisor / Rainbow Hub Officer, recently attended the Parliamentary Friends of the LGBTQIA+ Community Launch. This group provides:- A safe and welcoming space for the LGBTQIA+ community to advocate to Parliament
- Opportunities to come together to acknowledge and celebrate the rainbow community, and
- An avenue to educate and build awareness among their colleagues regarding key issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community.
COTA SA's Rainbow Hub has contributed towards policy change in a variety of ways. | |
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There's still time to book for our upoming LGBTI+ 101 session at WEA: Everything you always wanted to know about LGBTI+ but didn't know who to ask...
Delivered by experienced LGBTI+ trainers from COTA SA, this short course is part of our new collaboration with WEA. This course is for you if you'd like the opportunity to get some clarity about things LGBTI+. Run in a safe, respectful cultural space, this short course will cover the basics and give people a chance to ask their questions. | |
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Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network | |
Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network Hubs
Are you looking to join in and make the most of local activities in your area?
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Visit our Hubs to connect with others and enjoy the beauty of our local area together. The team looks forward to seeing you.
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. | |
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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Fuel discounts for seniors card holders | |
In good news, seniors card holders are now eligible to access discounted fuel, saving 4 cents per litre at participating United service stations. This joins other initiatives easing cost of living pressures and continue having the freedom of travel, such as the free metropolitan public transport all day, every day which we welcomed in 2022.
In the weeks since the discount became available more than 24,000 older South Australians have signed up to receive their fuel discount card. Click below to read more about eligibility requirements and how to apply. | |
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Are you a carer helping someone with dementia?
If so, the Uniting Communities Staying at Home program may be of interest to you - it's a free carer wellbeing and respite program aimed at helping people who live with dementia to stay at home longer. | |
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It's Harmony Week 2024, a week that recognises and celebrates the cultural diversity of Australia.
Wear orange this week to show your support or find an event near you. | |
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Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery | |
Win a double pass!
The Arts Theatre, Adelaide Repertory Theatre, Adelaide
21 - 24 March and 4 - 6 April
Thanks to Adelaide Repertoy Theatre we have a double pass to give away to see Baskerville - A Sherlock Homes Mystery.
Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. | | | |
To win a double pass, click the button below and complete the form by 9am Thursday 21 March. One entry will be randomly selected and we will email winners on Thursday 21 March.
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Norfolk Island Tour - Christmas in July | |
8-DAY ESCORTED TOUR FROM ADELAIDE
Experience an 8-day getaway packed with the highlights of spectacular Norfolk Island! | | | |
Tour includes return airfares to Norfolk Island, via Sydney, with Qantas, return airport transfers in Norfolk Island, Night as a Convict dinner, Wonderland by Night tour, Convict Settlement tour, Greenfingers tour, Dinner at Governors Lodge, Traditional Christmas Dinner, Progressive dinner, 4WD tour of Norfolk Island, breakfast bush walk, meet the producers and more.
5 July departure.
$4470 per person twin share and $790 additional for single accommodation.
7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, 2 afternoon teas and 2 morning teas included.
Includes return transfers from your home if you live within 30km of Adelaide’s city centre.
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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