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COTA SA'S PODCAST SERIES
VOICES ON AGEING: SOCIAL CONNECTIONS | |
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Episode 2 - The Power of a Chat Colin has always been active with hobbies and in groups from playing in the church band to painting community murals. Now 91 years of age Colin reflects on the cultural shift around people taking the time to have a conversation, and on the group he has joined that offers this called Bunch of Blokes.
Listen to Colin’s Voices on Ageing episode now, or any of the six episodes sharing personal stories of finding new social connections on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts etc... or COTA Social Connections webpage. COTA SA’s podcast ‘Voices on Ageing’ shares the stories of six people who participated in our Social Connections project designed to help people find their mojo, reconnect with others, and get back into life after a period loneliness or social isolation. We hope that their stories will inspire and empower others to make changes in their own lives.
Listen to Colin's story below: | |
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IS IT GETTING HO-HO-HOTTER? | |
How do you feel about climate change?
COTA SA would like to understand how older South Australians feel about climate change and what actions you have taken, if any, to reduce your impact. This information will assist COTA SA’s Climate Change Group in its planning and policy work. | |
| Is climate change an issue of concern for you? | | | | | | | | |
We thank you in advance for taking the time to provide your thoughts. COTA SA is conducting this survey through The Plug-in, our specialist consumer engagement and insights consultancy. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact The Plug-in team: connect@theplugin.com.au or call 08 8232 0422. | |
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM COTA SA | |
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year, spending time with those you love most.
Our office will be closing for the Christmas break from 5pm, 23 December – re-opening at 9am, 4 January 2022. | |
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NEW VILLAGE HUB OPERATING IN
THE SOUTHERN FLEURIEU | |
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People in the southern Fleurieu region of South Australia will be supported to live and age well in the community, with the establishment of COTA SA’s “Goolwa Victor Harbor Village Hub (GVHVH)”.
The Village Hub will offer peer-to-peer volunteering and support, ageing well activities and events, information about accessing aged care services, advocacy and representation, as well as social opportunities. The Hub will have a strong link with the COTA SA Goolwa Victor Harbor Advisory Group, a group established 2 years ago to assist with advocating on behalf of this community which boasts one of the largest percentages of residents aged over 65, in Australia.
The Hub will draw its members from older people living in the Southern Fleurieu, including Goolwa, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Middleton, Hindmarsh Island, Encounter Bay, McCracken and Hayborough.
COTA SA will establish the Hub, including setting up a governance structure, an activity program, volunteer training, and member recruitment during the first two years, before transitioning to management by its members in the third year. COTA SA recently appointed Desmond Ford as the Village Hub Manager and he will work closely with a Steering Group (established in November 2021) to oversee the establishment of the hub. Marilyn Henderson, a long-standing volunteer with COTA SA and an elected member of the Victor Harbor Council, was voted Chairperson of the Steering Committee.
Establishing the Goolwa Victor Harbor Village Hub will harness the strengths, energy and passion of older people to create a grassroots, community-owned and led movement that will improve the ageing experience for themselves and their peers. Over the coming months local people will be invited to connect with the new Hub and help to shape what it might look like. The Steering Committee members will be out and about to discuss the hub with locals, to engage their interest and identify what they would like to see the hub doing.
Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information. The Goolwa Victor Harbor Village Hub is partnering with Independent Living Australia (iLA) who are the Village Hubs National Grant Manager.
For further information about the Village Hub email villagehub@cotasa.org,au or call Desmond Ford on 8224 5536. | |
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HUNGARIAN COMMUNITY
ENLIVENED AND INVIGORATED | |
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COTA SA is delighted that Strength for Life sessions have now started at Hungarian Caritas in Norwood. After several months of planning the day for the first session arrived, and so did the joyful enthusiasm of 12 community members who took their first steps towards improving their strength, balance, fitness and general health and wellbeing.
This wonderful development would not have been made possible without the support, determination and encouragement from Akos Nagy, President of Hungarian Caritas, the leadership and expertise of Maria Voulgarakis, (fitness instructor, Functional for Life) and the community members themselves. On the first day Maria spent some time helping the community members familiarise themselves with the various pieces of equipment and exercises to enable a smooth transition to the start of their tailored programs. Congratulations Hungarian Caritas!
‘Every day is another chance to get stronger, to eat better, to live healthier, and to be the best version of you.’ —Unknown | |
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RAINBOW HUB MONTHLY LUNCH
A monthly lunch for members of the LGBTI community aged 50+
WHEN: Thursday 30 December at 12pm (5th Thursday between Christmas and New Year) and 27 January - back to the usual 4th Thursday.
WHERE: Treasury 1860, 144 King William St, Adelaide
BOOKINGS: Essential via events@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422 If booking after the COTA SA office closes on 23 December, please book directly with The Treasury on 08 7225 1722.
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SUNNY OASIS - 4 DAYS ESCAPE | |
Adelaide – Naracoorte – Mount Gambier – Robe
Join this perfect summer holiday to the South-Eastern corner of South Australia. This 4-day breakaway takes you from Adelaide, to Naracoorte, to Mount Gambier and Robe and back to Adelaide. Be amazed by the beauty of the Sinkhole gardens, experience the bluest lake you will ever see, stunning volcanic landscapes and more.
Departs Adelaide $1,350*pp twin share
Connections available all states, contact us for more information.
18 March and 7 October 2022 departures
Return transfers from home (Adelaide only). 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 lunch and 1 afternoon tea included.
CALL NOW! 1300 896 282
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE ROAD SAFETY CENTRE | |
The South Australia Police (SAPOL) Road Safety Centre works to contribute to a reduction in the frequency and impact of road injury, trauma and deaths in South Australia. Senior Sergeant Susan O’Connor is the Program Coordinator of the Centre and will be providing regular articles in our E-newsletter to promote road safety and provide information that is useful to pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. | | | |
SAPOL offers a range of road safety sessions and resources to businesses and community groups. The road safety sessions are free and can be conducted at the Road Safety Centre or off-site. Sessions include: · Older road users’ road safety sessions (60 minutes). · Fitness to drive road safety session (60 minutes. For more information on SAPOL’s road safety programs and resources click here. If you have any topics that you would like addressed in this space please email SAPOL.RoadSafetySection@police.sa.gov.au and place 'COTA SA E-newsletter request' in the subject box.
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Please reach out for help this Christmas COTA SA would like to acknowledge that Christmas is not a happy time for everyone. Our thoughts are with those who struggle at this time of year.
Lifeline operates 24/7 (including Christmas Day) providing compassionate support for people in crisis. No judgement. No conditions. No agenda. Just a human connection to help people get through their darkest moments. PLEASE call LIFELINE on 13 11 44 for help or to find out how you might help someone you know.
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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 they're something you'd like us to know, please tell us using the feedback button below (then scroll to the bottom of the page). | |
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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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NEW POSTAL ADDRESS
PO BOX 7024, Hutt Street SA 5000
NEW 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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