Bus Outings

Come and join our COA Bus Outings, nicknamed the COA Mystery Tour.

Our bus heads to various spots around Sydney from Cronulla to Bobbin Head, or right here in our own back yard with trips to Coogee Beach and Centennial Park. The destination is decided on the day, depending on the weather and how far people want to travel.

The outing includes a walk in company, where mobility aids are welcome and the pace is slow, and then participants enjoy a light lunch together at a local café, although you are welcome to bring a packed lunch from home.

Outings are offered twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday.

To join the outings please speak to Burger Centre who may deploy a social worker to assess your walking skills. You will not be discriminated against if you use a walker or stick to help your balance, in fact you are encouraged to join in.

Latest

Supper Club with Prof. Henry Brodaty AO

Supper Club will host well respected expert in ageing and mental health Prof. Henry Brodaty AO talking about ageing and how it can affect the brain.
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.
Chanukah Party - Morning Tea

Come and join your friends at a morning tea to celebrate Chanukah. 14th December, Light refreshments will be served, book asap.

Tai Chi

A perfect way to relax, stay flexible, and clear the mind with a series of gentle stretches
Club COA

Every Monday & Wednesday get together with friends at the Burger Centre for coffee, play games, read the paper or chat, enjoy chair exercises, lunch in company and dance to live music in the afternoon.
Art Class

Start making art or improve your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Bridge

Bridge is an ever popular game for seniors, as it takes an agile mind to be successful. If you are a new player we have lessons available at COA every week. as well as duplicate Bridge for more experienced players.
Supper Club

Supper Club is a bi-monthly get together for "younger seniors" and includes a delicious kosher meal, and a speaker providing a topic of interest which participants can discuss with the speaker in a Q&A session after the talk is done.
Knitting group

Our knitted items go around the world to those in need. Beginners and experts welcome.

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.
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,
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions

these are the answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you cannot find the information you are looking for here please contact COA Sydney on 9389 0035 to speak to a staff member or email your query to [email protected].
Knitting group

Our knitted items go around the world to those in need. Beginners and experts welcome.