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 Presidents

COA Presidents have come from a variety of backgrounds and have all brought their individuality and personal focus to the role to create innovative solutions to COA difficulties, and new events and services for COA members to enjoy. Read more

Bank of Benefactors

Bank of Benefactors is a unique way to make a committed regular donation to keep COA's services running unabated. Read more

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

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

Supper Club "Twilight on Broadway" 21st November 2023

TWILIGHT ON BROADWAY was first performed at Limmud Oz, followed by other performances for organisations including WIZO, B’nai B'rith, Jewish Care, NCJW and Lifestyle Manor. The show is a musical feast, while learning about Jewish artists and their enormous impact on the world of musicals and films.
COA Presidents

COA Presidents have come from a variety of backgrounds and have all brought their individuality and personal focus to the role to create innovative solutions to COA difficulties, and new events and services for COA members to enjoy.
Bank of Benefactors

Bank of Benefactors is a unique way to make a committed regular donation to keep COA's services running unabated.
Ordering COA’s Kosher Meals for the High Holidays

Find out what kosher meals are available over the holidays and how to order them.

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

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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.
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.