Join the Minyan Men

Become part of the community's failsafe for those Jewish people who pass with little or no family to make minyan for them. Read more
Ordering COA’s Kosher Meals for the High Holidays

Find out what kosher meals are available over the holidays and how to order them. Read more
More on COA's Transformation

A more exact look at which COA Services are changing venue and which are remaining the same. Read more
Volunteer Thank You Party 2023

A chance to thank our amazing and dedicated volunteers for doing all they do for our community Read more

News

Join the Minyan Men

Become part of the community's failsafe for those Jewish people who pass with little or no family to make minyan for them. Read more

Chanukah is still a time to Celebrate

Don't hide away this Chanukah. With all that is going on right now we need to remember that the Jewish people have faced extermination in the past and still continue while many of those who tried to extinguish our neshamah have themselves come to an end. Read more

Coping Day

to help members and friends in the community cope with the news of terrorist strikes and kidnappings in Israel which have subsequently sparked off a war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Read more

Survey of COA Fresh Clients

Now and then COA surveys clients to see how our services are stacking up and if they are still required by the community. Read more

Art Show coming up at Moadon

Moadon is holding their annual community art show and COA will be represented there by our art group. Read more

Changes to COA's Committee of Management

COA's Committee of Management has seen some people step down and others join in the last few months. Here are the changes in a nutshell. Read more

Knitter's Windfall

A generous donation has proved a windfall for the knitting group as they continue to give back to community organisations through knitting Read more

farewell from Sandy Matrai

After 17 years with COA Sandy is moving to QLD for the next stage of her career Read more

Farewell from David Nathan

Our accountant David Nathan is moving on and shares a few words before departing Read more

COA Volunteer Outreach

COA's outreach services are still relied on by many in our community and provide a space for seniors to volunteer and give back to their community. Read more

Ordering COA’s Kosher Meals for the High Holidays

Find out what kosher meals are available over the holidays and how to order them. Read more

More on COA's Transformation

A more exact look at which COA Services are changing venue and which are remaining the same. Read more

Volunteer Thank You Party 2023

A chance to thank our amazing and dedicated volunteers for doing all they do for our community Read more

Intergenerational Project with Mount Zion

A wonderful experience for children and seniors as they met on the grounds of the Mont Zion Preschool to share activities together. Read more

A New Direction for COA

COA president Ilona Lee AM explains the changing face of COA Services Read more

Joke Pages

With Thanks to James Hill and other COA members and friends for their contributions Read more

Showcase of Jewish Artists

Jewish Artists form the NSW community joined forces to contribute to Showcase arranged by COA and B'nai B'rith NSW and displayed the the B'nai B'rith Centre. Read more

Impact of the Hannah Meyer Project

Our regular volunteer "Uncle" Velvel Lederman relates how the Hannah Meyer Project impacted just one of the many Jewish residents we visit, bringing her back into the fold prior to her passing. Read more

Amazing Dedication Rewarded

The Eskin's are a perfect example of dedication to community and COA has rewarded their efforts with a golden leaf in our Tree of Life Read more

Annual Seniors Cruise 2023

COA Sydney once again invited its members out for a day of fun and entertainment on Sydney Harbour, with thanks to our sponsors at Advantaged Care Read more

Celebrating Pesach

We celebrate Pesach with an early Seder at the COA Centre and with the packing and delivery of over 500 parcels to seniors in our community. Read more

Baking Hamantaschen

Each year we invite members at the COA Centre to help make Hamantaschen for the Purim season. Read more

COA Open House - A fun day for all

COA brought the main Jewish providers of services for the aged together in one spot so our seniors could browse all their options for activities and help in the local community Read more

Australia Day 2023

celebrating Australia day with BBQ and live music Read more

Latest

Intergenerational Chess

Join Us for Our Inaugural Intergenerational Chess Tournament! Chess is a game that transcends age, and we're bringing generations together for a day of fun, strategy, and friendly competition. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of camaraderie and chess. Let's make history together!
Join the Minyan Men

Become part of the community's failsafe for those Jewish people who pass with little or no family to make minyan for them.
Moadon Art Show 2023

Annually Moadon (also known as the Jewish Folk Centre) holds a community art exhibition in their Centre on Rowe St. This year COA joined in with a table advertising our sensational art class and selling packs of greeting cards made by regulars at the art classes on Tuesdays at COA.
New General Manager for COA

COA has hired Robbie Clifford to take the role of General Manger at COA. Robbie was our volunteer coordinator during COVID and we are so pleased he has decided to join us again this time as our GM.

Longer Jokes

a whole list of longer jokes from members and friends with special thanks to James Hill!!
Kosher meals on wheels

COA's Kosher Meals are made by professional Kosher caterers and delivered to recipients homes by our friendly and dedicated volunteers. There is a large menu to choose from and every meal delivered is subsidised by COA, so why not check the menu and see if this service may be right for you.
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.
Volunteering opportunities

volunteering, stay active, help, provide support, volunteer roles, give back, help others, help seniors,
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.
Management Committee

COA is governed by a volunteer Committee of Management whose members provide daily support to staff with running of activities, administration processes, and governance at the COA Centre. They determine our strategies going forward and ensure COA can provide the best quality services possible while remaining financially and legally secure.
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.
COA Centre Activities

As COA undergoes a transformation some of our usual activities offered at the COA Krygier Centre have moved offsite, whilst others remain at the Centre, and new activities will be added as they become available.
Become a COA Member

COA Membership is a great way to support the crucial services COA provides to Jewish seniors and the community.
COA Fresh

COA Fresh is a weekly delivery of fresh produce and other items going to over 200 homes in our community. The program helps to provide food security to those who are unable to attend the shops and may not have the finances to afford fresh fruit and vegetables each week.