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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.
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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" 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.
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
Australia Day 2023

celebrating Australia day with BBQ and live music
Chanukah party 2022

Every Year our Chanukah party is a fantastic event, and this year was the first time we could get together as we did in Pre-COVID days.
Volunteers honoured for their work with COA

Volunteers are the backbone of COA outreach, catering, anbd delivery services, and deserve high praise for giving so selflessly to their community.
Our Volunteer Baking Team

Every week our volunteerrs come to bake cakes for the Kosher Meals on Wheels program, for use in the COA Centre at Club COA, and for the Sunday Movie presentation.
JEMs visit COA

We love it when school groups drop in to visit us at the COA Centre
Art Class prepares for Chanukah

COA art class helps seniors get comfortable with their creative expression and helps participants learn techniques to improve their skills.
Birthday Girls - Sandy and Ruby

The Knitting Group at COA is growing by leaps and bounds, as more and more people join the fun and creativity led by Sandy Hotz

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