Welcome to the Council on the Ageing (ACT) website. In the Australian Capital Territory, COTA is the peak organisation concerned with all issues related to ageing. It is an independent, non-party political and non-religious organisation working to protect and promote the well-being, rights and interests of all older people in the ACT and their carers, irrespective of socio-economic, ethnic, religious or cultural background. COTA offers a range of services and support options for older people in the ACT community.
MEMBERSHIP
As the voice of older Territorians, we have an active membership to keep us informed of issues important to them. COTA members receive a wide range of exclusive benefits through the
COTA Rewards and Savings program including insurance designed specifically for over 50s, two-for-one dining, savings on food shopping, electrical, fuel, retail shopping and leisure activities. Members also access a Wine Club and a Travel Club as well as COTA Home Maintenance Services, for small and large jobs around home. Anyone can join COTA irrespective of their age, background or where they live. For a low annual membership fee, you can become a member and enjoy the benefits of being part of the COTA community.
To find out how you can BELONG, BENEFIT and BE HEARD,
click here.
We look forward to welcoming you as a COTA member.
WHAT'S NEW ON THE WEBSITE
To view the directory press here
Seniors Week 2011 Seniors week in the ACT will be held from 20th - 27th March 2011. Follow the link for more information and registration forms.
Investing Between the Flags Booklet on FIDO. Click the link to view the document. fido.asic.gov.au/fido.nsf/byHeadline/IBTF
Finance and Lifestyle Survey Outcomes Finance and Lifestyle
Survey Outcomes
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Additional discounts for ACT Seniors Card holders. For additional discounts and new additions to the ACT Seniors Card Directory - follow the link.
Annual Report 2008/2009. View the 2008/09 annual report by double clicking on the link.
Ambulance Fees and charges. The ACT Ambulance Service has released a document outlinging, frequently asked questions and the new charges for 2009-2010. Double click the link for more information
Vehicle Immobiliser Scheme Extended The existing Vehicle Immobiliser Scheme which allowed recipients of Centrelink benefits to have a car immobiliser fitted free of charge has been extended to allow other members of the public to benefit from a low-cost immobiliser scheme. Read more
Road Safety for Older People: Revised website The Livedrive website was first released in 2004. We have recently re-vamped the website to make it easier to read. The site contains a wealth of road safety information for older people in the ACT. The information is not limited to driving but includes information for ALL road users. Read more