COTA NT Katherine

14/05/2026

INFO | For more visit about this event and others, visit https://daf.nt.gov.au/events

12/05/2026

“I never thought it would happen to me.”

That’s often how scam stories begin.

Fraud and scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with older people frequently targeted through trust, pressure and manipulation.

Join Sophie Gee from Westpac this Thursday for a practical session exploring:

• common scam tactics
• warning signs of financial abuse
• emerging AI-enabled scams
• ways to protect yourself.

Register here: https://bit.ly/429mDHQ

11/05/2026

If you are 50 years or over and are seeking or using aged care services at home, or if you care for or support someone who does, we want to understand what this has been like for you. Please take 5 minutes to participate and help us support your voice to parliament.

05/05/2026

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(Photos from our Expo online soon - watch this space)

SENIORS VOICE | Keeping it reel: May 2026 - Read it now
🆓 Online today and distributing around the Territory from Wednesday 6 May 👇
https://www.cotant.org.au/nt-seniors-voice/
🗣️ First up: Celebrating real Territorians, community & joyful living
🗣️ News round up: Age positive photography, aged care reform webinars, aged care reform and Federal commitment, VAD news including new report, advocacy for the NT and warnings about opposition tactics, heat health risks, Seniors Month calendar registrations open, concession reminders
🗣️ Aged care: Free aged care access consultations, volunteering for social support
🗣️ Letters: Jacana discounts, estate distribution, issue with home support services
🗣️ Health: Free RSV vaccines, The Great Dunny Hunt, walking groups
🗣️ Comment: Geriatric ambulance service for the NT?
🗣️ Lifestyle: Step into volunteering, diary dates, ultimate class combo, Master Games
🗣️ Well-being: Aqua for seniors, Ed’s notes on healthy ageing
🗣️ Finance: Smart ways to save money, which card can you get?
🗣️ Community: The heart of COTA, Expo registration
🙏Acknowledgements
Seniors Voice is published by COTA NT. Its print and digital production is reliant on the support of our Sponsors and Advertisers. They enable us to have an independent voice and focus on the rights, well-being and inclusion of senior Territorians.
We thank you for your support as readers, sponsors and advertisers.
Deckchair Cinema, Greenfields Living, Territory Funerals, People, Sport and Culture, Victims of Crime NT, Ageing with Grace, Heart Foundation Walking, Volunteering NT,
PREFER PRINT? Pick up your paper copy from these outlets
https://www.cotant.org.au/nt-seniors-voice/distribution/

22/04/2026

ON SOON | Our Seniors Expo event is free, open to all and is for anyone, of any age, needing more information about ageing well. Doors open at 10am, we welcome Jo Hersey-Member for Katherine at 10.30am and the Expo finishes at 1pm. Download your program here 👇(and get your questions ready!)
https://www.cotant.org.au/katherine-seniors-expo-2026/
34 stallholders will cover aged care services and sector reforms, health and wellbeing, dementia and cancer support, healthy living and heart health, cost of living, energy savings and financial planning , legal rights, elder abuse prevention and consumer protection, retirement planning, superannuation and estate planning, digital connectivity and technology support, emergency preparedness, including fire, cyclone and flood safety, local services and community connections.
🔊Please share this post widely and encourage your friends, family, carers and community along.

The Y Katherine, People, Sport and Culture, Jo Hersey-Member for Katherine

Katherine Seniors Expo 2026 Date/time: Thursday 30 April 2026, 10am to 1pm Venue: Henry Scott Recreation Centre (YMCA) - Roller Rink, Lot 2525, Stuart Highway, Katherine We extend our thanks to our sponsors, the Northern Territory Government and the Y Katherine, our Club and Associate Members and ex...

22/04/2026

Please book as soon as possible to ensure these sessions can go ahead.
Katherine Town Council, Katherine Community Radio, The Y Katherine,
, Jo Hersey-Member for Katherine, Katherine Public Library

KATHERINE | 2 free workshops just before Expo from Arthritis & Osteoporosis NT and COTA NT's Aged Care Navigator. Bookings required for catering purposes via links below or call COTA NT on 8941 1004 during office hours (Mon to Fr, 9am to 3pm)
✔️ Understanding & managing arthritis & osteoporosis 👇
https://www.cotant.org.au/event/arthritis-osteoporosis-information-session-for-seniors/
✔️ Changes to the new Aged Care System, “I’m not dead yet” – End of Life planning- Advanced Personal Plan (APP)
https://www.cotant.org.au/event/aged-care_information-session-for-seniors/

22/04/2026

✈In commemoration of ANZAC Day, The Royal Australian Air Force will conduct a fixed wing jet flypast across the Katherine skies. 🎖

The flypast is an iconic part of the day's ceremonies and is expected to cross Katherine at approximately 9.06am on Saturday morning.

While the aerial salute is spectacular to watch, please be mindful that the loud noise can impact some people and animals.

21/04/2026

HEALTH NEWS | The Federal Government is introducing free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for older Australians to ensure they are protected from the common and potentially deadly virus.
💉From May 15 Australians aged 75 and over and can receive free RSV vaccination. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible from the aged of 60.
💉Eligible Australians can receive the free RSV vaccine through their preferred local health service including GPs, immunisation clinics, community and Aboriginal health services and participating pharmacies.
Read more 👇
https://www.cotant.org.au/latest-news/free-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccinations-for-older-australians-from-15th-may/

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS | Details of commemorations in Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Katherine and Tennant Creek* at 👇
https://www.cotant.org.au/latest-news/anzac-day-commemorations/
* please double-check with your local RSL or council before attending as events may be subject to change