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Programs and Services

COTA SA offers a diverse range of programs and services which aim to support, encourage, connect and empower older South Australians and give them an influential voice, and assist government and community organisations.

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Strength for Life

Strength for Life is an affordable way for older South Australians to gain strength and stay fit. Offered at more than 100 locations across South Australia, Strength for Life promotes health and wellbeing for people aged 50+ years.

COTA Visitor volunteers bring conversation, news, new interest, friendship, and a special connection through a shared language, life experience or cultural understanding, for older people who are at risk of social isolation or loneliness.

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Let's Talk Aged Care

When it comes to aged care that helps you to stay in your home and live independently for longer, our information and support aims to empower you to be informed, make decisions and take action for yourself or your loved ones.

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COTA SA’s social enterprise The Plug-in, is a specialist market insights operation that gives older people an influential voice to help industry, innovators and researchers better meet the future needs of the growing 50+ market. Join The Plug-in today.

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LGBTI+ information

Welcome to the LGBTI+ section of our website. On this page you will find details of how you can have your say on the issues that matter to you, along with information, resources and links for the LGBTI+ community aged 50+.

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LGBTI+ aged care resources

LGBTI+ aged care resources aim to provide organisations with tools and information to assist them to provide safe and inclusive care for older LGBTI+ people.

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Older Women's Services and Supports

Violence is never acceptable. Help is available. If you are an older woman, or are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of an older woman, this page includes a list of services and resources to guide you towards the information and support you need.

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Getting out and about in the community is very important to COTA SA and we have a variety of ways of doing it. You can find us at local events, invite us to have a stall at your community event or book us to speak to your community group

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Ongoing learning

COTA SA is delighted to be partnering with WEA Adult Learning and Skills SA to provide our members with funded additional learning opportunities through WEA’s program of short courses.

Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network

Having fun and enjoying life in the region we love. The Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network provides a seniors information service run by and for people living in the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula

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Voices On Ageing Podcast

Voices On Ageing is COTA SA’s podcast series where people share their experiences of building connections, the challenges they face and the skills they use to improve their wellbeing and zest for life. Listen now!

Past Programs and Services

COTA SA offers a diverse range of programs and services which aim to support, encourage, connect and empower older South Australians. Here are some of our past programs and services.