COTA Western Australia

15/07/2026

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15/07/2026

AusAlert has been designed to help keep Australians informed during emergencies such as bushfires, floods and other major incidents. The system will officially launch on 1 October 2026.

Before then, a nationwide test will take place on Monday, 27 July 2026. At the scheduled time, compatible mobile phones and smartwatches across Australia will vibrate and play a loud siren-like alert, even if they are set to silent or “Do Not Disturb”

Make sure your device software is up to date so you are ready to receive important alerts. Learn more at https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/national-test

17/06/2026

What does voluntary assisted dying mean for individuals, families and healthcare professionals?

Join South Metropolitan Health Service tomorrow, Thurs 18 June 10.00am-11.30am at Holmes à Court Gallery @ no.10 Douglas Street, West Perth WA 6005

Offerred alongside The Power of Choice exhibition, this event offer an opportunity to hear real stories, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the end of life choice.

You will be joined by a voluntary assisted dying doctor, care navigator, pharmacist and a person with lived experience in caring for a loved one through this journey. It’s a chance to listen, share, and understand this end-of-life choice from real perspectives.

Registrations via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1990218233311?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/06/2026

Come along to the 2026 Healthy Lifestyles Seniors Event hosted by the Town of Cambridge and Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc.

The event will feature presentations, information stalls, and practical resources to help older Western Australians stay active, healthy, and connected.

COTA WA will be there on the day, so be sure to stop by our stall and say hello!

We look forward to seeing you there!

17/06/2026

The office of Meredith Hammat MLA, State Member of Parliament and member for Girrawheen, is hosting a free Seniors Scam Awareness Forum in Mirrabooka.

The event will be hosted on Friday the 26th of June; where you can hear from Consumer Protection and other experts about how to spot scams, stay safe online and protect yourself from fraud.

Representatives from a range of organisations in the seniors and ageing sector, including COTA WA, will be in attendance.

For more information and to register, you can visit her website: https://www.meredithhammat.com.au/events/2026-seniors-scam-prevention-forum/

You can also register by contacting her office directly on 9345 2005.

10/06/2026

David’s internship with People Who Care is a great example of how skilled interns can deliver practical solutions that strengthen community services and support frontline impact. 👏

David developed digital systems that improved efficiency and freed up staff to focus more on client care.

As his supervisor, Tracey Davenport, shared:
“His ability to learn quickly and apply practical solutions had a positive impact in a short period of time.”

If your organisation could benefit from this kind of project support, now is the perfect time to get involved.

Get in touch to find out how an intern could support your team:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (08) 6488 1690

COTA Western Australia

10/06/2026

COTA Australia - for older Australians is conducting a short survey to better understand community views on the removal of the age-related private health insurance rebate.

Your feedback will help inform COTA Australia's advocacy and guide future discussions with Government. The survey closes on Friday 20 June 2026.

Complete the survey via,
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSRLM32

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10/06/2026

COTA WA recently attended the Seniors Healthy Lifestyles Tech Savvy Event hosted by the Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc.

Our CEO, Mark Kinsela, presented on e-prescriptions, and our Strength for Life Project Manager, Kairi Watty engaged with attendees and shared information about the program.

Thank you Senior Recreation Council for the opportunity to connect with community members and share information that supports healthy and active ageing.

03/06/2026

Join us this Tuesday at the Seniors Healthy Lifestyles Tech Savvy Event held by Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc.

This free community event will feature technology demonstrations, presentations on scams, e-prescriptions, local service providers, and opportunities to learn more about support available in your community.

We would love to chat with you so be sure to stop by and say hello!

27/05/2026

Researchers at Curtin University and the University of Western Sydney are conducting a project investigating the housing applications of Australia aged 55 years and over.

They are inviting participants from Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland to participate in a 1-hour interview to understand
• Your current housing scenario
• The housing that you aspire to live in, that is the housing you would like to achieve in the future and why this is the case
• The factors which will support you and those which might make it more difficult to achieve this outcome

Expressions of interest can be submitted through the Expression of Interest link below, by contacting A/Professor Amity James on [email protected] or 08 9266 7866

Expression of Interest link: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4P2IpVwHnfSZ6e