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

COA Power Couples

COA has been blessed with many volunteers, and some came as couples, where both members gave numerous hours and provided their skills graciously for the benefit of COA. Read more

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

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

COA Annual Chanukah Luncheon Concert 2022

Join us for our annual Chanukah Luncheon Concert at the beautiful renovated Seagull Room at Bondi Pavillion
December Supper Club

Join author and film maker Linda Royal as she delivers the story of her family in Lithuania during WW2 who were saved in 1940 by a Japanese diplomat, Chiune Sugihara, who has since been honored by Israel as one of the "Righteous Among Nations".
Support COA Art Class - Purchase a Card

COA Art Class students have put together their best works for publishing on cards - perfect for gifts, holidays, birthdays and other special events.
Club COA is back after the High Holidays break

High Holidays and Public Holidays fell on four consecutive Monday's over September and October, so we had to forego our Monday Club COA meetings for almost a month. But we are back!

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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions

Information, questions, answers, FAQ,
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.