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COTA SA E-NEWSLETTER
15 JUNE 2022 | |
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Congratulations to Helena Kyriazopoulos OAM, COTA SA Board member, recognised in yesterday’s Queen’s Birthday Honours for her service to the multicultural community of South Australia. | | | |
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WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY | |
Combatting Elder Abuse
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day [WEAAD].
Elder abuse is a global issue which often occurs silently, in many instances, with little acknowledgement or response. Elder abuse can take various forms including; financial, physical, psychological, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse.
As many countries are experiencing rapidly ageing populations, elder abuse is predicted to rise. In fact a prevalence study undertaken last year showed that 15% of people aged over 65 reported experiencing abuse over the last 12 months*.
As such, elder abuse demands a global multifaceted response, one which focuses on protecting the rights of older people.
The purpose of WEAAD is to expose the issue, ask communities to speak out about the problem and for countries to create policies that foster respect for older people.
For more information click here.
* https://aifs.gov.au/publications/national-elder-abuse-prevalence-study | |
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Instructors Brooke and Jebin [pictured above] gave SFL Manager Sophie a tour of the gym and mobility garden in Port Pirie. The site also has access to outdoor fitness equipment for the general public. | |
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YUKI HEALTH AND HAPPINESS Strength for Life attendees [pictured] enjoying the diverse of training available at Yuki Health and Happiness in Woodcroft.
Contact Yuki on 0424 724 914 for more information or to get involved. | |
CELEBRATING MEN'S HEALTH WEEK
13 - 19 JUNE 2022
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This week we celebrate Men's Health Week, where the aim is to raise awareness about preventable health problems in men of all ages and provoke thought and discussion about what needs to be done to improve men's health. The theme of Men's Health Week 2022 is Building Healthy Environments for Men and Boys - focusing on creating physically, mentally and emotionally healthy environments in the home, workplace and in social settings. Below we feature Arthur McConnochie, who started his health and fitness journey with Strength for Life and has never looked back! | |
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"In 2001 I was told that I needed 2 knee replacements. I found a Chiropractor who worked on knees and he helped me to improve my knees to avoid the operations but I still had restrictions. I saw an advertisement for Strength for Life at a local gym, Burnfit Studio. I started the program doing 1 session a week. I started to notice some improvement in my knees and my fitness so I increased the sessions to 3 times a week.
As my fitness improved I took on 2 extra fitness classes. At this stage I had lost 5kg. I then did a diet and exercise program with Burnfit and lost a further 13kg. COVID-19 arrived and Burnfit Studio did online sessions and I did all of them including sessions I hadn't tried before - and loved them.
When the gym reopened I decided to do all the sessions. I am now fitter, stronger and have better posture than I have for at least 20 years. All of this because I took the time to check out Strength for Life*. I never thought I would be a gym junkie at the age of 71 and doing 17 sessions per week. I love it!!!" Arthur McConnochie | |
* Strength for Life provided Arthur with the start he needed for his fitness journey! SFL sessions are generally recommended 2-3 times per week, but Arthur has graduated to a full gym member and accesses other sessions outside of the SFL Program.
For more information on Strength for Life or sessions near you, click here. | | | |
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SELF-MANAGING A HOME CARE PACKAGE
We’ve had several phone calls recently from people concerned with the fees they are paying for the administration and case management of their home care packages.
Self-management is an option, but it’s not for everyone.
COTA Australia has resources on their website here explaining the self-management process. There is a short video on home care package self-management and two videos showcasing the real-life experiences of people who are themselves self-managing, or managing for the person they care for. There is also a consumer guide to self-management and a self-management toolkit.
Some of the reported benefits of self-managing a home care package include: · Choice of support workers · An active input into care planning · The ability to directly purchase care and services · Financial transparency · Access to help with self-managing when and if needed. If you choose to self-manage a home care package, you will need to find a provider who can host your home care package.
How to find Home Care Package Providers who host self-managed home care packages 1. To find providers in your local area, go to the My Aged Care website here - Find a provider that’s right for you. 2. In the ‘Where are you looking?’ section, type in your postcode. 3. In the ‘Pick your options and search’ section, click on the ‘Care type’ box- tick ‘A Home Care Package’ from the drop-down menu, then click ‘Done’. 4. Then click on the ‘Services’ box and tick the level of home care package you require and click ‘Done’. 5. Then click on the ‘More’ box and tick ‘With availability’ and ‘That allow self-managed packages’ boxes and click ‘Done’. Then click on the ‘Search’ box. A list of providers will then be displayed who can be called to ask if they can provide the service you require. You can click on the name of the provider to obtain more details. If you do not have access to a computer, you may like to call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and request that they send you a copy of the list.
For more information on aged care support, visit the Let's Talk Aged Care section of our website, here. | |
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AN UPDATE FROM COTA SA'S
CLIMATE CHANGE GROUP | |
Have you been wondering what COTA SA’s Climate Change Group has been up to? Since our workshop in May last year, the Climate Change Group has focused on practical actions many can take to address the threat of climate change, including talking to South Australian companies about their plans for Net Zero Carbon Emissions, advocating for better policies to support the uptake of electric vehicles, advocating for better tree canopy, and sourcing trusted information on climate change. Hear more from our Climate Change Group members about their activities to date and join the discussion about practical actions you can take! When: Tuesday 21 June, 2022 Time: 10:30-11:30am Where: Online via Zoom | |
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RAINBOW HUB MONTHLY LUNCH
A lunch for LGBTI people aged 50+ DATE: 23 June, 12 noon - 1:30pm
WHERE: Treasury 1860, 144 King William Street, Adelaide BOOKINGS: Email events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422.
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NEW! RAINBOW HUB MONTHLY SESSION @ THE COLONEL LIGHT In addition to our monthly lunches at the Treasury, the Rainbow Hub is trialing another social activity for our 50+ LGBTI community at the Colonel Light Hotel. Rainbow Hub welcomes our older LGBTI+ community and their family and friends to the Monthly Session to catch-up, connect, meet new friends or just be out and about on a Saturday afternoon. Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month the sessions will be relaxed, easygoing and informal.
The Monthly Session will be welcomed by publican Tullula Bright and staff on the ground floor space ensuring ease of access for all. Coffee, cake, mocktails and cocktails available for purchase all afternoon. This is an inter-generational event so all LGBTI people welcome. WHEN: Saturday 18 June, 3:00pm
Saturday 16 July, 3:00pm WHERE: 141 Currie St, Adelaide BOOKINGS: essential at events@cotasa.org.au or phone 08 8232 0422.
Please note: Attendees need to be double vaccinated.
Check our Facebook page for updates if the COVID-19 situation changes in South Australia.
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SENSATIONAL SYDNEY AND CANBERRA | |
Join us on an amazing 7 day hosted group holiday which includes a spectacular performance of La Traviata at the Sydney Opera House!
You will also be thrilled by the Tony award winning musical Cinderella at the Lyric Theatre! Jam-packed with activities including a delightful twilight dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour, a day in the Blue Mountains, and a cruise on the Hawkesbury River with lunch on the Riverboat Postman.
A special bonus will be a full day tour to Canberra complete with sightseeing and a visit to the Australian War Memorial.
Stay at the luxurious Park Royal Hotel Darling Harbour, with touring, all breakfasts, 4 dinners and 2 lunches included.
Departing on Wednesday the 26th October,
Includes flights from all major capital cities.
Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane $3220pp twin share
Perth $3600pp twin share*
*includes additional air surcharge
CALL NOW to book or to find out more! 1300 896 282 | |
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The SA Police Road Safety Centre is a leader in road safety education, playing a vital role in reducing road trauma through enhancing the awareness, knowledge and skills of all road users through lifelong learning. The Road Safety Centre delivers road safety sessions to schools, businesses and community groups.
The Road Safety Centre offers a range of free sessions tailored to older road users in a safe space, where participants can learn and ask questions without judgement. The duration of the sessions is 60 minutes and includes the following topics:
- Australian Road Rules
- Fatal Five
- pedestrian safety
- fatigue
- fitness to drive
- driving while taking prescribed medication
- options other than driving
- motorised wheelchairs
- crash statistics
- ANCAP safety ratings
- personal property securities register
- reporting to police.
For more information on SAPOL’s Road Safety Centre programs and resources CLICK HERE . To book a FREE road safety session, phone 8207 6923 or email SAPOL.RoadSafetySection@police.sa.gov.au
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CAPRI GIVEAWAY: MATTHEW LOESER | |
WHERE: The Capri Theatre, Goodwood
WHEN: Sunday 19 June, 2pm
Two double passes up for grabs – just be the first to call COTA SA on 8232 0422 and it’s yours!
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Mathew’s upcoming concert is a collection of ‘Songs That Make Me Smile,’ a celebration of music through the ages. The concert will feature the music of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Noel Coward, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Disney & many more!
For any further info capri.org.au or phone 8272 1177 | |
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HOW CAN OLDER PEOPLE CONTRIBUTE TO PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND IDENTITY?
On Wednesday 22nd June, 6.00-7.00pm AEST the National Ageing Research Institute will be hosting a free online public lecture featuring Nobel Prize Laureate and Australian of the Year, Professor Peter Doherty. The public lecture will be followed by Q&A.
Join this free online event by registering here. | |
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FITNESS TO DRIVE - RULE CHANGES
Fitness to drive should be considered for anyone with a medical condition or disability that might affect their ability to drive safely. A new edition of the national driver medical standards ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive’ (2022) will come into effect on 22 June 2022. From that date all medical assessments conducted for the purpose of determining fitness to drive must be conducted according to the new edition. A summary of changes is now available to help you prepare for the transition. Read the summary of changes here. | |
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ADVANCED CARE DIRECTIVE CHANGES
The Advance Care Directive form and DIY kit has been redesigned and the Government are seeking your feedback, to hear what you think. Click here to have your say. | |
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A DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS IN SA PUBLIC LIBRARIES | |
The ‘being digital’ program is delivered through public libraries across the state to ensure every South Australian has digital access and opportunities to develop skills needed to participate in the digital world. Members of the community can access the website here at or simply drop in to their local library to find out what’s on offer.
SA Libraries invest significant time and effort to build digital literacy skills in their communities, and this program is designed to support libraries to increase their efforts. The program is focused on the ‘digital basics’ (e.g., being safe online) to help people participate with confidence in today’s digital world. | |
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HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE For 73 year old Michael Bull, deciding to become a volunteer with the Department for Child Protection was life-changing. Three and a half years ago he started volunteering at the suggestion of his daughter, who is a social worker.
Michael volunteers in DCP’s Noarlunga office four days each week, mostly transporting children and young people to appointments. “My daughter was on to me for over two years before I started to volunteer with the DCP and my only regret is that I should have done it earlier,’’ he says. Recently Mr Bull was lost for words when the actions of a young girl, who he regularly transports, brought tears to his eyes. One morning after school drop off, the teacher asked him to stay for the school assembly. “When the assembly had finished, one of the girl’s classmates came up to us with her mother and said, ‘hi this is my mum,’’ he says. “Before I had chance to reply, the young girl that I was with came out with, ‘hi this is my Michael’. “Well, I was completely stuck for words and had tears in my eyes and a lump the size of a football in my throat.”
The Department for Child Protection runs training sessions every six weeks at its offices across the state. To find out how you can make an impact on a child or young person’s life click here. | |
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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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