Volunteer Profiles

Ben Politzer

Ben is a COA Board member but also works directly with our members each week as an assistant on COA Bus Transport. Read more

Medi Wolf

Medi was our in house catering guru. Regardless of aches and pains she was in our kitchen Monday and Wednesday helping to prepare lunches for members and friends visiting COA. Read more

Marika Pogany

Marika has been part of the fabric of COA for over 2 decades - delivering Kosher Meals, coming in to cook for special events, and providing transport when needed. Read more

Latest

Baking Hamantaschen

Each year we invite members at the COA Centre to help make Hamantaschen for the Purim season.
Showcase of Jewish Artists 2023

Calling all artists to get involved in the next great showcase of Jewish Artists in May June. Applications can be downloaded from this page.
March April 2023
January February 2023

Kosher meals on wheels

Enjoy COA's Kosher Meals delivered to your home by our friendly volunteers.
Our staff

COA is manned by a small paid staff who work hand in glove with over 200 active volunteers; coordinating and delivering services, providing organisational administration, taking enquiries from members, and ensuring compliance with government guidelines.
What we do

COA is a not-for-profit organisation in Eastern Sydney caring for the needs of Jewish and other seniors. We live our ethos by providing our clients connection to a social network of peers, activities in large and small groups 6 days weekly, and opportunities to access volunteer work, services, and support, to remain independently in their own homes for as long as practical. In all possible ways we aim to enrich the lives of Jewish seniors.
Volunteering opportunities

volunteering, stay active, help, provide support, volunteer roles, give back, help others, help seniors,
Jobs

Work with a dedicated team of paid staff and volunteers in the heart of Sydney's Jewish Community. Do more than just earn a wage, become part of the COA 'family of friends', and help us improve lives by providing options for in-home services, Centre based services, and peer connection to frail aged seniors.
Management Committee

COA is governed by a volunteer Committee of Management whose members are very hands on, providing daily support to staff and help with all the activities of our organisation. They also meet monthly to decide our strategies going forward and ensure COA is financially and legally secure.
COA Fresh

Weekly delivery of fresh produce and other items providing food security to over 260 homes.
Chair Exercise

Remain limber, improve balance, and keep up your strength and fitness levels.
Activity centre

Activities at our centre six days weekly, for Jewish Seniors and others in our local community. Providing cultural and social connection with your COA family of friends.
Frequently Asked Questions

Information, questions, answers, FAQ,

Showcase of Jewish Artists 2023

Calling all artists to get involved in the next great "showcase of Jewish Artists" from Sunday 28th May to Sunday 4th June. Applications can be downloaded from this page, and everyone is encouraged to attend during a jam packed week of events around the exhibition. Read more