{"id":336,"date":"2016-12-21T16:18:55","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T06:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/?page_id=336"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T04:26:52","slug":"cota-media-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/cota-media-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 id=\"topofpage\"><strong>Media releases<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><em>On this page, <\/em>COTA NT media releases from: <strong><a href=\"#section8\">2024<\/a> <\/strong>| <strong><a href=\"#section7\">2023<\/a> <\/strong>| <strong><a href=\"#section6\">2022<\/a> <\/strong>| <strong><a href=\"#section5\">2021<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a href=\"#section4\">2020<\/a> <\/strong>| <strong><a href=\"#section3\">2019<\/a> <\/strong>| <strong><a href=\"#section2\">2018<\/a> <\/strong>| <strong><a href=\"#section1\">2017<\/a> <\/strong>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cota.org.au\/news\/\">COTA Australia media releases<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to receive our media releases by email, sign up <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/cota-nt-news\/newsletter\/\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>2026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/New-edition-of-Caring-for-CALD-Seniors-Toolkit-released-January-2026.pdf\">New edition of Caring for CALD Seniors Toolkit released<\/a> January 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2025<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Go-Gentle-Media-Release-29-September-2025-web.pdf\">Go Gentle Media Release: NT Lagging Behind on Voluntary Assisted Dying: Time to Act <\/a>\u00a029 September 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTA-NT-marks-IDOP-with-information-about-end-of-life-choices-and-dignity-in-life-and-death-22-September-2025compressed.pdf\">COTA NT marks IDOP with information about end-of-life choices and dignity in life and death<\/a> &#8211; 22 September 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTA-NT-wins-two-awards-for-its-service-to-senior-Territorians-15-September-2025-compressed.pdf\">COTA NT wins two awards for its service to senior Territorians<\/a> &#8211; 15 September 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-campaign-for-VAD-laws-in-the-NT-gets-a-huge-boost-3-September-2025.pdf\">The campaign for VAD laws in the NT gets a huge boost<\/a> &#8211; 3 September 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Alice-Springs-seniors-in-for-treats-at-Expo-31-July-2025.pdf\">Alice Springs seniors in for treats at Expo<\/a> &#8211; 31 July 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Media-Release-COTA-celebrates-10-years-of-Expo-19-June-2025.pdf\">COTA celebrates 10 years of Expo<\/a> &#8211; 19 June 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/COTA-NT-urges-Legal-and-Constitutional-Affairs-Committee-to-listen-to-lived-experience-15-May-2025.pdf\">COTA NT urges Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to listen to lived experience <\/a>&#8211; 15 May 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Katherine-seniors-can-ask-why-at-the-Y-20-March-2025.pdf\">Katherine seniors can ask why at the Y!<\/a> &#8211; 20 March 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Advocates-implore-Territory-Government-to-take-action-on-VAD-legislation-10-March-2025.pdf\">Advocates implore Territory Government to take action on VAD legislation<\/a> &#8211; 10 March 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Toolkit-for-people-caring-for-CaLD-seniors-released-24-Feb-2025.pdf\">Toolkit for people caring for CaLD seniors released by PICAC NT <\/a>&#8211; 24 February 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Checklist-translations-help-seniors-from-over-58-CaLD-backgrounds-20-Feb-2025.pdf\">Checklist translations help seniors from over 58 CaLD backgrounds<\/a> &#8211; 20 February 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"section8\"><\/a>2024<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aged-Care-Act-passes-Parliament-25-November-2024.pdf\">Aged Care Act passes Parliament <\/a>&#8211; 25 November 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grandies-invited-to-celebrate-a-special-day-together-at-the-movies-9-October-2024.pdf\">Grandies invited to celebrate a special day together at the movies<\/a> &#8211; 9 October 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/COTA-NT-launches-dementia-friendly-activity-program-14-August-2024.pdf\">COTA NT launches dementia friendly activity program<\/a> &#8211; 14 August 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/New-Discount-Directory-released-for-Seniors-Card-members-1-August-2024.pdf\">New Discount Directory released for Seniors Card members<\/a> &#8211; 1 August 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Seniors-across-Territory-receive-support-for-end-of-life-care-plans-30-July-2024.pdf\">Seniors across Territory receive support for end-of-life care plans <\/a>&#8211; 30 July 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/COTA-NT-Print-publications-preserve-rights-to-access-and-connection-25-July-2024.pdf\">COTA NT Print publications preserve rights to access and connection<\/a> &#8211; 25 July 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Selfie-with-a-Senior-Art-Award-2-July-2024.pdf\">Selfie with a Senior Art Award<\/a> &#8211; 2 July 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Darwin-event-is-the-one-stop-shop-for-seniors-24-June-2024.pdf\">Darwin event is the one-stop shop for seniors<\/a> &#8211; 24 June 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Artwork-competition-for-Territory-kids-is-launched-to-encourage-respect-of-elders-3-April-2024.pdf\">Artwork competition for Territory kids is launched to encourage respect of elders<\/a> &#8211; 3 April 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/COTA-NT-welcomes-increase-for-NT-Seniors-Recognition-Scheme-25-March-2024.pdf\">COTA NT welcomes increase for NT Seniors Recognition Scheme<\/a> &#8211; 25 March 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Expo-is-the-big-K-town-event-for-Katherine-residents-1-March-2024.pdf\">Expo is the big K-town event for Katherine residents<\/a> &#8211; 1 March 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/COTA-NT-releases-its-Recommendations-to-the-15th-Assembly-19-February-2024.pdf\">COTA NT releases its Recommendations to the 15th Assembly<\/a> &#8211; 19 February 2024 <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/COTA-NT-Election-Recommendations-to-the-NT-Government-2024.pdf\">COTA NT Election Recommendations to the NT Government 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-day-when-Katherine-Seniors-take-centre-stage-13-February-2024.pdf\">The day when Katherine Seniors take centre stage<\/a> &#8211; 13 February 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/A-new-tool-helps-empower-seniors-9-Feb-2024.pdf\">A new tool helps empower CALD seniors<\/a> &#8211; 9 February 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"section7\"><\/a>2023<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/COTA-NT-gifs-a-little-Christmas-kindness-to-aged-care-residents-21-November-2023.pdf\">COTA NT gifs a little Christmas kindness to aged care residents<\/a> &#8211; 21 November 2023 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-new-tool-helps-simplify-aged-care-contracts-25-October-2023.pdf\">A new tool helps simplify aged care contracts<\/a> &#8211; 25 October 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Time-for-a-story-\u2013-the-grandest-ever-1-September-2023.pdf\">Time for a story \u2013 the grandest ever!<\/a> &#8211; 1 September 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Big-day-out-for-Seniors-at-the-Convention-Centre-18-August-2023.pdf\">Big day out for Seniors at the Convention Centre <\/a>&#8211; 18 August 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Older-Territorians-called-on-to-shape-the-future-of-aged-care-9-August-2023.pdf\">Older Territorians called on to shape the future of aged care<\/a> &#8211; 9 August 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Seniors-hotspot-at-the-Royal-Darwin-Show-25-July-2023.pdf\">Seniors hotspot at the Royal Darwin Show<\/a> &#8211; 25 July 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/COTA-NT-launches-fundraising-drive-for-its-aged-care-services-19-July-2023.pdf\">COTA NT launches fundraising drive for its aged care services<\/a> &#8211; 19 July 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Expo-connects-seniors-in-show-of-unity-22-May-2023.pdf\">Expo connects seniors in show of unity<\/a> &#8211; 22 May 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aged-care-pay-boost-a-win-for-workers-and-senior-Territorians-4-May-2023.pdf\">Aged care pay boost a win for workers and senior Territorians<\/a> &#8211; 4 May 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Registrations-open-for-COTA-s-largest-Expo-event-28-March-2023-2.pdf\">Registrations open for COTA &#8216;s largest Expo event<\/a> &#8211; 28 March 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Territorians-look-forward-to-more-aged-care-beds-13-March-2023.pdf\">Territorians look forward to more aged care beds<\/a> &#8211; 13 March 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Time-for-NTG-to-index-Recognition-Scheme-to-CPI-6-March-2023.pdf\">Time for NTG to index Recognition Scheme to CPI<\/a> &#8211; 6 March 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nominate-your-nurse-or-midwife-for-an-excellence-award-now-23-Feb-2023.pdf\">Nominate your nurse or midwife for an excellence award now<\/a> &#8211; 23 Feb 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Katherine-Expo-set-to-be-jam-packed-with-chat-21-February-2023.pdf\">Katherine Expo set to be jam-packed with chat<\/a> &#8211; 21 February 2023 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/New-cultural-awareness-training-for-care-workers-launched-18-January-2023.pdf\">New cultural awareness training for care workers launched<\/a> &#8211; 18 January 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Is-the-Territory-Age-Friendly-16-January-2023.pdf\">Is the Territory Age-Friendly<\/a> &#8211; 16 January 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/COTAs-help-to-access-aged-care-continues-4-January-2023.pdf\">COTA\u2019s help to access aged care continues<\/a> &#8211; 4 January 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"section6\"><\/a>2022<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Equality-for-Territorians-2-December-2022-1.pdf\">Equality for Territorians<\/a> &#8211; 2 December 2022<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Territory-Rights-Bill-2022.pdf\">Senate Media Release: Territory Rights Bill 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Host-the-Grandest-Grandparents-Day-Ever-event-and-be-in-to-WIN.pdf\">Host the Grandest Grandparents Day Ever event and be in to WIN! <\/a>&#8211; 10 October 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-event-of-the-year-for-Alice-seniors-26-August-2022.pdf\">The event of the year for Alice seniors<\/a> &#8211; 26 August 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/History-may-be-made-with-Territory-rights-restored_1-August-2022.pdf\">History may be made with Territory rights restored<\/a> &#8211; 1 August 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-19.1-billion-spending-on-aged-care-reform-looks-like-26-July-2022.pdf\">What $19.1 billion spending on aged care reform looks like<\/a> &#8211; 26 July 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-biggest-event-for-the-over-50s-in-the-Territory-is-back-25-July-2022.pdf\">The biggest event for the over 50s in the Territory is back<\/a> &#8211; 25 July 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/New-Seniors-Card-Discount-Directory-launches-at-the-Show-20-July-2022-1.pdf\">New Seniors Card Discount Directory launches at the Show!<\/a> &#8211; 20 July 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Seniors-are-Discovering-the-Territory-5-July-2022.pdf\">Seniors are Discovering the Territory<\/a> &#8211; 5 July 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Media-Release-What-Seniors-Want-14-April-2022.pdf\">What Seniors Want<\/a> &#8211; 14 April 2022<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Agenda-for-Gov-from-Older-Australians-Policy-recommend.pdf\">An Agenda for Government from Older Australians<\/a> &#8211; April 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-time-is-now-to-pass-Aged-Care-Reform-Bill-29-March-2022.pdf\">The time is now to pass Aged Care Reform Bill <\/a>&#8211; 29 March 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/A-new-look-Voice-for-NT-Seniors-18-February-2022.pdf\">A new look Voice for NT Seniors<\/a> &#8211; 18 February 2022<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"section5\"><\/a>2021<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/COTA-NT-Petition-Tabled-in-the-Federal-Government-22-November-2021-1.pdf\">COTA NT Petition Tabled in the Federal Government<\/a> &#8211; 22 November 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Celebrate-your-Grandies-this-Sunday-26-October-2021-1.pdf\">Celebrate your Grandies this Sunday<\/a> &#8211; 26 October 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The PICAC Alliance applauds the Federal Government proposed investments in translating and interpreting services\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PICAC-Alliance-media-release-28-Sept-2021.pdf\"><strong>The PICAC Alliance applauds the Federal Government proposed investments in translating and interpreting services<\/strong><\/a> <strong>&#8211; 28 September 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PICAC-NT-launches-new-edition-of-Cultural-Resources-24-September-2021.pdf\">PICAC NT launches new edition of Cultural Resources<\/a> &#8211; 24 September 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Its-Time-to-Say-Thank-You-on-Grandparents-Day-22-September-2021.pdf\">It&#8217;s Time to Say Thank You on Grandparents Day<\/a> &#8211; 22 September 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NT-Seniors-Card-Directory-Media-Release_2021.pdf\">NT Seniors Card Directory Launched at Seniors Expo 2021<\/a> &#8211; 6 September 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Seniors-Expo-back-on-in-Darwin-1-September-2021.pdf\">Seniors Expo back on in Darwin<\/a> &#8211; 1 September 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Alice-Springs-Seniors-Expo-is-the-biggest-yet-27-August-2021-withpicture.pdf\">Alice Springs Seniors Expo is the biggest yet! &#8211;<\/a>\u00a027 August 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Multilingual-older-persons-COVID19-support-line-closes-13-August-2021.pdf\"><strong>Multilingual older persons COVID-19 support line closes<\/strong><\/a> <strong>&#8211; 13 August 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/All-Territorians-urged-to-sign-Petition-EN3052-1.pdf\">All Territorians urged to sign Petition EN3052<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;<strong> 6 August 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/COTA-NT-Launches-NT-Grandparents-Day.pdf\">COTA NT Launches NT Grandparents Day<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211;<strong> 30 July 2021<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PressReleaseforSchools.pdf\">Press Release for Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/media\/\">Launch Media<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/COTA-NT-Postpones-Seniors-Expo-until-September-4th-2-July-2021.pdf\">COTA NT Postpones Seniors Expo until September 4th<\/a> &#8211; 2 July 2021 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PICAC-Alliance-response-to-Royal-Commission-into-Aged-Care-Quality-Report-23-June-2021.pdf\">PICAC Alliance response to Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality Report<\/a> &#8211; 23 June 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/NT-Seniors-Recognition-Scheme-expands-to-give-seniors-more-choice-19-May-2021.pdf\">NT Seniors Recognition Scheme expands to give seniors more choice<\/a> &#8211; 19 May 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-place-where-seniors-have-their-space-launches-18-May-2021.pdf\">The place where seniors have their space launches<\/a> &#8211; 18 May 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/NT-Budget-Fails-to-Make-Seniors-Housing-a-Priority-7-May-2021.pdf\">NT Budget Fails to Make Seniors\u2019 Housing a Priority<\/a> &#8211; 7 May 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Multilingual-Older-Persons-Covid-19-Support-Line-for-NT-Seniors-27-April-2021.pdf\">Multilingual Older Persons Covid-19 Support Line for NT Seniors<\/a> &#8211; 27 April 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Two-Firsts-for-Katherine-Seniors-\u2013-An-Expo-and-Engagement-Hub-10-March-2021.pdf\">Two Firsts for Katherine Seniors \u2013 An Expo and Engagement Hub<\/a> 10 March 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Petition-to-Give-Territorians-Their-Rights-Back-Gathers-Momentum-5-March-2021.pdf\">Petition to Give Territorians Their Rights Back Gathers Momentum<\/a>\u00a05 March 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Call-for-NT-Seniors-Lifestyle-Accommodation-26-Feb-2021.pdf\"><strong>Peak Body COTA NT and National Seniors Call on NT Government to Satisfy Election Promise for NT Seniors Lifestyle Accommodation<\/strong><\/a> <strong>26 February 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Federal-Treasurer-at-COTA-A-Forum-on-Retirement-Income-and-Policy-22-Feb-2021.pdf\">Federal Treasurer at COTA A Forum on Retirement Income and Policy<\/a> 22 February 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Media-Release-COTA-NT-launch-Petition-to-allow-NT-to-enact-VAD-laws-19-Feb-2021.pdf\">COTA NT launch Petition to allow NT to enact VAD laws<\/a> 19 February 2021<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"section4\"><\/a>2020<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/COTA-NT-Response-to-Federal-Budget-2020-7-October-2020-1.pdf\">COTA NT Response to Federal Budget 2020<\/a> 7 October 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Seniors-health-and-wellness-celebrated-in-Alice-Springs-1-September-2020.pdf\">Seniors&#8217; Health and Wellness Celebrated in Alice Springs <\/a>1 September 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/NT-Seniors-Card-Launches-the-New-2020-Discount-Directory-12August2020.pdf\">NT Seniors Card Launches the New 2020 Discount Directory <\/a>12 August 2020<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/SeniorsDiscountDirectory_2020.pdf\">NT Seniors Card 2020-2021<\/a>\u00a0(click to download)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/COTA-NT-Calls-for-Secure-Facilities-for-Territorians-with-Dementia-_23-June.pdf\">COTA NT Calls for Secure Facilities for Territorians with Dementia<\/a> 23 June 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/COTA-NT-Media-Seniors-Want-End-of-Life-Choices_22-June-1.pdf\">Seniors Want End of Life Choices<\/a> 22 June 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-9-June-Seniors-Given-Extra-Time-to-Spend-Voucher-Money.pdf\">Seniors Given Extra Time to Spend Voucher Money<\/a> 9 June 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-24-April-COTA-NT-Calls-for-Urgent-Action-by-Darwin-Residential-Care-Home.pdf\">COTA NT Calls for Urgent Action by Darwin Residential Care Home<\/a><\/strong> <strong>24 April 2020<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Emails-from-Pearl-Residents-Families-24_04_2020.pdf\">Emails from Pearl Residents Families 24_04_2020<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-22-April-COTA-NT-launches-\u2018Stay-Connected\u2019-support-for-Senior-Territorians.pdf\">COTA NT launches \u2018Stay Connected\u2019 support for Senior Territorians <\/a>22 April 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/NT-Seniors-Card-Business-Media-Release-27-March-2020-.pdf\">\u00a0NT Seniors Card calls for Business Partners <\/a>27 March 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-24-March-Aged-Care-funding-injection-welcomed.pdf\"><strong>Aged Care funding injection welcomed<\/strong><\/a> <strong>24 March 2020<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-23-March-COTA-NT-calls-for-review-of-Home-Improvement-Scheme.pdf\">Call for Review of Home Improvement Scheme<\/a> 23 March 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-3-February-Election-2020-Wishlist-for-Seniors.pdf\">Election 2020 Wishlist for Seniors <\/a>3 February 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/COTA-NT-Bidding-for-Senior-Territorians-2020.pdf\">COTA NT Bidding for Senior Territorians 2020<\/a><\/strong> (Budget Submission to Northern Territory Government)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"section3\"><\/a>2019<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-12-December-No-to-Sex-Workers-Working-in-Residential-Areas.pdf\">No to Sex Workers Working in Residential Areas<\/a> 12 December 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-18-October-New-term-for-COTA-NT-Board.pdf\">New term for COTA NT Board<\/a> 18 October 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-11-Aug-New-VISA-Debit-Cards-for-NT-Seniors.pdf\">New VISA Debit Cards for NT Seniors<\/a> 11 August 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Media-Release-Tai-Chi-Training-Coming-to-Katherine.pdf\"><strong>Tai Chi Training Coming to Katherine<\/strong><\/a><strong> 3 July 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Media-Release-New-Senior-Territorians-Calling-the-Territory-Home.pdf\">New Senior Territorians calling the Territory home<\/a> 2 July 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/NT-Seniors-Card-Directory-Launch_Media-Release_2019.pdf\">COTA NT Seniors Card Directory Launch<\/a> 5 April 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Media-27-Feb-Better-access-to-aged-care-system.pdf\">New service to give Territorians better access to aged care system<\/a> 27 February 2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"section2\"><\/a>2018<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/COTA-NT-Over-900-voices-what-they-had-to-say.pdf\">Over 900 voices &#8211; what they had to say<\/a> 26 November 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/COTA-NT-on-2018-Federal-Budget-More-commitment-needed-to-ageing-population-and-aged-care.pdf\">COTA NT 2018 Federal Budget Media Release &#8211; More commitment needed to ageing population and aged care<\/a> 9 May 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/COTA-NT-announces-new-Alice-Springs-Coordinator-4-April-2018.pdf\">COTA NT announces new Alice Springs Coordinator<\/a> 4 April 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/COTA-NT-welcomes-new-patron-23-January-2018.pdf\">COTA NT welcomes new patron<\/a> 23 January 2018<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"section1\"><\/a>2017<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-COTA-NT-says-Smart-Energy-Grants-a-win-win-for-all-Territorians-12-December-2017.pdf\">Smart Energy Grants a win-win for all Territorians<\/a> 12 December 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/COTA-NT-Media-Release-COTA-NT-Welcomes-Certainty-for-NT-Seniors-8-November-2017.pdf\">COTA NT welcomes certainty for NT Seniors<\/a> 8 November 2017<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#topofpage\"><em>back to top<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>View<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cotant.org.au\/cota-media-releases\/media-releases-archive\/\">COTA NT media releases archive<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cota.org.au\/\">COTA Australia<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cota.org.au\/news\/\">COTA Australia&#8217;s media releases.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our National Policy Office issues regular national newsletters which provide updates on national policy work. 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