Industry Archives

OM:NI story: The Hygeia reaches her final resting place

18 July 2022

This month, OM:NI’s Alan Johns brings us the third and last instalment in the fascinating story of the Ships’ Graveyard and one of the vessels that met her end there.

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Centrelink update for retirees

18 July 2022

Centrelink has a specialist team to support grandparent, foster and kinship carers. For those receiving Centrelink payments, you can now access your Centrelink payment summaries, which you will need to prepare your tax return.

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Free help with your tax return

18 July 2022

If you earn $60,000 or less, you may be eligible for free help to lodge your tax return. The Australian Tax Office’s Tax Help program supports people earning less than $60,000 per year.

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CEO’ message

18 July 2022

This will be my very last COTA Connects. While you are reading this July edition, I will be handing over the reins to our new CEO, Chris Potaris.

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Exciting new initiative supporting people experiencing loneliness and social isolation

15 July 2022

These days, more than 40 per cent of adults spend most of their day sitting. But chances are, sitting still was a luxury for Grandma. By pausing to ask, “What would Grandma do?”, we can find active alternatives to sedentary choices – and cut our risk for a range of diseases such as diabetes, cancer

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Professional Network Event

12:00pm, 18 June 2022, Banksia Gardens Community Services, Broadmeadows

employment pathway. During this Professional Network Event we will match volunteer mentors with people returning to the workforce or wanting to re-train for a more sustainable job. Do you need support in finding employment? Or are you interested in becoming a mentor? For more information go to our

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CEO’s message

16 June 2022

Is anyone else cold? I think I started last month's newsletter with a similar question. As I type this, I watch the wind and rain (or is it hail?) lash my window and I pause, once again, to reflect on how lucky I am to have a roof over my head and the resources to turn on my heating.

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Recognising World Elder Abuse Awareness Day around Victoria

14 June 2022

On Wednesday 15 June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) events across Victoria will promote the rights of older people as a way of preventing elder abuse.

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Putting the spotlight on grandparents for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

14 June 2022

For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Seniors Rights Victoria is drawing attention to the important role that grandparents can play – and the challenges they sometimes face.

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