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COTA Statewide Conference 2013 - June 5

Dignity…Respect…Rights The Rights of Older People and Ageing Well The COTA Vic 2013 State Conference is a key event for older Victorians, and organisations with an interest in issues that ... ...

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Having a go at badminton!

COTA Vic, has formed a partnership with Badminton Victoria, City of Glen Eira and Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre to promote Badminton for older adults. The badminton sessions will ... ...

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Older People playing sport in Flemington

Sports, Games and Activities will continue at Flemington Community Centre (25 Mt Alexander Road) every Wednesday at 11.00am – 12noon.  There is a gold coin donation to participate.  It’s target ... ...

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Need to Know – Planning Ahead for Future Health Care - April 24

Who will make medical decisions for you if you are ever too ill to do this for yourself, and how will the person know what you want? Advance Care Planning ... ...

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Need to Know – Care for Your Assets: Money, Ageing and Family - May 15

Thinking about a “granny flat” or moving in with a family? This forum will look at how to protect your interests, avoiding problems and obtaining independent advice. The forum is ... ...

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Budget 2013: Welcome initiatives for older Australians but the most vulnerable left wanting

A response to the Federal Budget 2013 has been released by COTA Australia and can be downloaded here: Budget 2013: COTA Australia responds. (PDF) ...

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COTA supports the raising of Newstart

COTA has joined the campaign calling on the Federal Government to raise the Newstart allowance, because “$35 a day is not enough”. We ask our members to sign the ACOSS ... ...

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The 2013 State Budget at a Glance – What’s in it for Senior Victorians

Energy Concessions There have been no increases in concessions, and additional funding will only be to meet growth of numbers accessing the program. This is particularly disappointing in relation to ... ...

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A Night of Jazz with Maddy Hay - March 22

Prodigious Australian chanteuse, Maddy Hay (pictured), will play an exclusive performance at the Kew Court House on Friday 22 March, 8pm. This one night only event is a feature of ... ...

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Saying the four things that matter most for living and dying well - May 20

Dr Ira Byock, an international leader in palliative care, shares his insights and inspiring stories to illustrate how by saying the four things that matter most we can experience a ... ...

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MUSIC AT THE COURT HOUSE featuring Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier - May 19

Music at the Court House presents a concert not to be missed with Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier (pictured) performing at the Kew Court House on Sunday 19 May, 2pm. ... ...

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4th International Society of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care Conference - May 9

Following the success of the first three international conferences in Melbourne, London and Chicago, we are very pleased to welcome the conference of the International Society of Advance Care Planning ... ...

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Green Gym in Westgate Park - May 22

If you want to get active, outdoors, meet new people, and learn about flora and fauna of the Melbourne and Port Phillip coastal region, then Green Gym is for you! ... ...

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MUSIC AT THE COURT HOUSE featuring Genevieve Lacey (recorder) and Marshall McGuire (harp) - June 16

Music at the Court House presents a divine afternoon of music at the Kew Court House on Sunday 16 June, 2pm. International recorder virtuoso, Genevieve Lacey (pictured), and renowned harpist, ... ...

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