Council on the Ageing (Victoria)
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Speakers
Looking for a Speaker for your Function, Organisation, Community Group, Club, Staff or Conference? We are able to assist. COTA has a large group of experienced and entertaining Peer Educators who are trained to speak on a variety of topics. Presentations conducted by Peer Educators take the form of a workshop that encourage participant involvement. In addition we have a team of experienced senior staff and board members who can present these topics.
Topics include:
Quality Use of Medicines – Focusing on getting better results from medicines, avoiding mixups and enjoying better health.
Ring Karen on (03) 9655 2107 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email involved@cotavic.org.au
Generic Medicines – get to know your medicine – brand name or generic, how to choose wisely.
Ring Karen on (03) 9655 2107 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email involved@cotavic.org.au
Memory - Frank and practical ideas to maintain and support a healthy memory.
Ring Christine on (03) 9655 2117 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email educdation@cotavic.org.au
"Moving More" (Physical Activity) - Exploring how you can be more active and independent.
Ring Mitsuko on (03) 9655 2108 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email enquire@cotavic.org.au
Myths and Stereotypes of ageing - An interesting, candid look at what ageing really means.
Ring Christine on (03) 9655 2117 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email education@cotavic.org.au
Beyondmaturityblues depression and older people - A joint project with beyondblue the national depression initiative & COTA.
Ring Kim on (03) 9655 2115 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email speakers@cotavic.org.au
Older Mens' Health - Why should men bother?
Ring Christine on (03) 9655 2117 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email education@cotavic.org.au
Ageism - What is it? And how does it manifest itself throughout our lives?
Ring Christine on (03) 9655 2117 or toll free 1800 136 381 from outside metropolitan area. Email education@cotavic.org.au
Cost: Depending on audience, topic and location a fee may apply.
Suggestions and Ideas?
COTA is always interested in hearing about suggestions and ideas for other topics.Peer Educators come with a life of experience and knowledge, which is supported by training to become speakers to provide entertaining and informative sessions for seniors and professionals working in the field. There are regular training programs for peer educators. To find out more about how to become a Peer Educator contact Christine on (03) 9655-2117
Please pass this information on to friends who may be interested in becoming a peer educator.
Non-members welcome.
How to Book a Speaker
When booking a speaker choose your topic and ring appropriate phone number. Have hany information on:
- The location that the speaker will attend.
- The Time and Date of session:
- Approximate size of the group:
- Contact person:
- Name of Group:
- Correspondence address/email:
- Equipment available at venue.
Consider Becoming a Peer Educator
COTA is always interested in hearing about suggestions and ideas for other topics.Peer Educators come with a life of experience and knowledge, which is supported by training to become speakers to provide entertaining and informative sessions for seniors and professionals working in the field. There are regular training programs for peer educators. To find out more about how to become a Peer Educator contact Christine (03) 9655-2117 Email educdation@cotavic.org.au
Please pass this information on to friends who may be interested in becoming a peer educator.
Non-members welcome.
Consider becoming a Volunteer.
Interested in becoming a volunteer or understanding what work COTA is involved in.
We run several orientation sessions each year which gives a great opertunity to discover and size us up.
For Bookings and Information contact Christine (03) 9655-2117 Email educdation@cotavic.org.au
