History of the Hannah Meyer Project

Since the 1980's COA volunteers have visited non-denominational nursing homes to provide yiddishkeit to Jewish residents Read more

History

History of the Hannah Meyer Project

Since the 1980's COA volunteers have visited non-denominational nursing homes to provide yiddishkeit to Jewish residents Read more

A volunteer workforce - By the aged, for the aged

COA was founded on the principle of seniors helping each other to live happier, healthier, more connected lives Read more

Jack helps build our centre

COA gatherings outgrew the Jewish Folk Centre, and we sought help to build a home of our own. Volunteer Jack Krygier came to our rescue, as he had done before, and with his help the COA Jack Krygier Centre became a reality Read more

How our services grew

We started with the simple premise of delivering a kosher meals on wheels program, but very soon this expanded to a full range of services to help Jewish seniors remain independent in their own homes, and provide social and cultural connection. Read more

COA begins

COA was created by Myer Kangan AO OBE and a group of active retirees who researched needs in the Jewish Community which were not being addressed. Read more

Latest

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.
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.
March April 2022

Kosher meals on wheels

Don't miss meals or risk your nutrition because you cannot prepare a Kosher meal on your own any longer. 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 160 active volunteers; coordinating and delivering services, administering the organisation, 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 and COVID safety.
Jobs

Job vacancies at COA.
Chair Exercise

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

Information, questions, answers, FAQ,
Urgent help

Sometimes support is needed quickly. Please look through the instructions on this page to find recommendations for getting urgent help from COA Services and other organisations.
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.