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Making a donation to COA is simple. Currently online donations to COA are not possible, but please call us or email to make your donation today.
Annual General Meeting 2022

The AGM is COA's opportunity to provide members with a summary of how COA has fared in the previous year, and give much deserved recognition to those who have consistently gone above and beyond.
Newly appointed CEO for COA Sydney

COA's Committee of Management has chosen to elevate Sabina Kovadlo from her role as Chief Operations Officer to the Chief Executive Officer, and her passion for COA and dedication to its principles is already well known by staff and volutneers alike.
Cosmopolitan Alexandria

Join COA, The Australian Egyptian Forum Council, and OBK for a memorable evening of celebration Alexandrian style with live music, great food, art exhibition, and guest speaker Dr Racheline Barda OAM.

Annual General Meeting 2022

The AGM is COA's opportunity to provide members with a summary of how COA has fared in the previous year, and give much deserved recognition to those who have consistently gone above and beyond.
Newly appointed CEO for COA Sydney

COA's Committee of Management has chosen to elevate Sabina Kovadlo from her role as Chief Operations Officer to the Chief Executive Officer, and her passion for COA and dedication to its principles is already well known by staff and volutneers alike.
The Neuroscience of Giving

Giving feels good, and neuroscience explains why.
Purim Harbour Cruise 2022

Seniors gathered for a fun Purim Cruise supported by Woollahra Council and Advantaged Care, and featuring live music from Tony Mazel, a Seniors Information Kiosk of not for profits working in the Eastern Suburbs, and all the fun of a cruise on Sydney's magnificent harbour.
Floods won't stop COA Mystery Outings

The COA Centre may only be able to accommodate limited numbers due to flooding, but we are still offing our famous Mystery Outings.
History of the Hannah Meyer Project

Since the 1980's COA volunteers have visited non-denominational nursing homes to provide yiddishkeit to Jewish residents
Dave Sharma MP Visits COA for a COA Fresh Packing session

With the lockdown the need for COA Fresh has almost doubled in the community. Step in Dave Sharma to help COA staff and volunteers pack over 320 bags for delivery.
New Caterer for COA Kosher Meals-on-Wheels

Adding another string to our bow, providing fresh delicious meals form community kosher caterers to COA members at home.
A Great Volunteer Experience at COA

Volunteer are the backbone of COA service delivery.
A COA tradition at Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is a time when we bring a little joy to members and friends across the Sydney Jewish community.

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,
COA Fresh

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

Remain limber, improve balance, and keep up your strength and fitness levels.
Frequently Asked Questions

Information, questions, answers, FAQ,
Management Committee

COA is governed by a a board 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.
Knitting group

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