Voices of COTA NSW introduces you to some of our members and supporters who assist us in our work to ensure NSW is a great place to age.

Meet Kim Loo click here to watch

“We need to have a patient-centred, team-based approach in the ideal world”. Our recent event on navigating the health system discussed the need to pivot the NSW health system towards preventative care. Thanks to our expert speaker, Dr Kim Loo, for her work and advocacy in this space. Watch more from the event in full by clicking here.

Meet Gwenda Darling  click here to watch

Gwenda is a proud COTA NSW member, who advocates on behalf of her peers on Dementia Australia‘s Advisory Committee and the Aged Care Council of Elders. Gwenda was diagnosed with younger-onset dementia in 2012 but hasn’t let that stop her, ably assisted by her registered assistance dog Redleigh. Gwenda is pictured right with the NSW Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison MP.

Meet Val Fell click here to watch

Val Fell OAM is a proud COTA NSW Life Member, who continues to advocate on behalf of her peers well into her 90s!

Val is a retired maths teacher and statistician who remains active in her community and on the national stage as a member of the Aged Care Council of Elders. The council provides advice to the Australian Government about aged care and ageing well.

Val spoke to us at the 2025 NSW Seniors Expo in March Expo.