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Webinar – Voice to Parliament
COTA NSW was joined by Jade Ritchie, Gooreng Gooreng woman and YES23 Campaign Spokesperson and Mary Crooks AO, Executive Director of the Victorian Women's Trust to discuss how a Voice to parliament can make a positive difference for all Australians.
24 Mar 2023
Webinar – Avoiding Internet Scams
As government and business move more services and information online, the proliferation of internet scams has grown exponentially and are also becoming more sophisticated. Join COTA NSW and our panel of experts to discuss what to look out for to avoid a scam and where to go for help if you are impacted.
22 Mar 2023
Webinar – Before and After: How Communities are Building Resilience in Uncertain Times
Our communities have experienced some very difficult times in the last few years. Mental health issues have been a specific concern, particularly for older people. So how do communities survive disasters, and make sure that the more vulnerable among us are looked after?
15 Dec 2022
Webinar – Get your Green Thumb
Gardening and growing your own food is a great way to stay active and get more fresh fruit and vegetables into your diet, and spring is the perfect time to start. Join COTA NSW and our panel of experts to hear about how growing your own food can help you stay fit and healthy as you get older.
03 Nov 2022
Webinar – How’s your Headspace?
The past few years have been difficult for many people, and mental health issues in older people have increased significantly. Despite this, older people’s mental health remains a stigmatised and under-discussed topic. Join COTA NSW and our panel of experts to discuss mental health for older people.
03 Nov 2022
Webinar – Seniorpreneurs
More and more people over 50 are taking on the challenge of starting a business. What's behind this upsurge in business activity by older people? What kind of issues do you need to take into account when you start a business later in life? And what kind of effect can it have on your life?
30 Aug 2022
Webinar – Dying to Know
Communicating with loved ones and setting your wishes in place can help make sure the last part of your life is as close as possible to the way you want it to be. Hear advice from a panel on holding these tough conversations and making sure you have made your wishes clear.
25 Aug 2022
Webinar – Understanding Aged Care
Aged care is a subject that has certainly been in the news in recent years. So with a new federal government promising to 'put security, dignity, quality and humanity back into aged care', what now for the sector? And if you need to access home or residential care services, where do you start?
16 Jun 2022
Webinar – Launch of 50+ Report: What Older People Think
COTA NSW has scythed through the stereotypes about older people with some hard-hitting and surprising insights into the mind of NSW residents aged 50+. Watch the launch of our 2022 50+ report "What older people think...", with some high-profile speakers to add their knowledge to the mix.
25 May 2022
Webinar – What the Federal Budget Means for You
From aged care to employment, essential services to health, the federal budget has significant implications for the lives of older Australians. Watch COTA NSW's revealing discussion about what the budget means for older people, and how you can get involved come election time.
04 May 2022
Webinar – The Dos and Don’ts of Downsizing
Many older people choose to downsize as they age, but it can often be challenging. Join COTA NSW's panel of experts for a helpful discussion about how best to navigate your downsizing – from finding a new home that’s right for you, to choosing what belongings to keep.
06 Apr 2022
Webinar – Let’s Talk about Sex
A no-holds-barred discussion of sex and ageing, from keeping your sex life interesting and intimate, to practising safe sex as you age.
16 Mar 2022