12
2020
Seniors Week: Day of Solidarity
Thank you to Lisa Hodgkinson of COTA Qld who has provided the following information: The first day of Queensland Seniors Week, Saturday 15 August, is being dubbed ‘a Day of...
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06
2020
Maroochydore Meeting
OWN Qld has started a new Branch of our network for mature-aged women. You’re invited! Come join us for a cuppa NEXT MEETING: Monday 17th August, 1.00 p.m. Maroochy Neighbourhood...
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04
2020
How effective are face masks?
With Victoria set for another six week lockdown, many people are discussing face masks, and a number of places (including Woolworths stores) are encouraging people to wear face masks when...
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02
2020
Homelessness Week 2nd-8th August 2020
The 2020 theme for Homelessness Week is Everybody Needs a Home. On 3rd August, Homelessness Australia and Everybody’s Home will launch The Social Housing Pledge (pictured). COTA Queensland, the Seniors...
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14
2020
Calls for better mental health response to COVID-19
New research shows the mental health impacts of the pandemic are far reaching. Australia’s mental health response to COVID-19 needs to consider broader social and economic factors and be better...
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02
2020
Is an Older Person you know at Risk?
Being alert to elder abuse in our communities is always important, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research shows family violence often increases during major crises and disruptions, which means...
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02
2020
Symptoms of COVID, colds and the flu
The Queensland Government Health website has provided the following chart as a guideline on symptoms that typically start to show as winter encroaches. Obtained from https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/stay-informed/symptoms-of-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-comparison
02
2020Care Army
The Care Army is about bringing Queenslanders together to lend a hand to seniors and people most at-risk during this pandemic, while continuing to practice physical distancing techniques. Do you...
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02
2020
The generations need each other now more than ever
COTA Queensland has a new Engagement Hub. Below is an article from COTA Qld that might inspire you to join in the conversation at their Engagement Hub. Late last year,...
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19
2020
Happy National Volunteer Week
Older Women’s Network Qld would like to say a big thank you to all those marvellous women who run our branches and facilitate friendship, fun and information on healthy ageing...
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