COTA NSW is the peak organisation for people over 50 in NSW. We’re an independent, consumer-based non-government organisation. We work with politicians, policy makers, service providers and the media to make sure the views of older people are heard and listened to.

Better design needed for ageing in place

COTA NSW Policy Advisory Group member, UNSW Emeritus Professor Catherine Bridge, says we need…

SECURE AGEING: Employment Security – Considering a career change?

Changing careers as a mature worker is becoming more common as Australians live longer and…

HEALTH: Dementia- Unravelling the Complexities of Cognitive Decline

In Australia, Stroke is one of the biggest killers. According to the AIHW, it kills more women than…

HEALTH: Fighting Stroke Together: reducing risk and recognising the signs

In Australia, Stroke is one of the biggest killers. According to the AIHW, it kills more women than…

SECURE AGEING: Facing a Cost of Living Crisis

he cost of living for Australians is a growing concern and  older Australians have not been immune…

HEALTH: Breaking the silence – Men’s Mental Health Matters

As our society continues to age, the issue of elder abuse has become increasingly prominent. Elder…

Monthly webinar series


COTA Watch is a monthly webinar series where we invite experts from all walks of life to talk about a range of topics of interest to our supporters.