Management Committee

	Life President Zelda Feigen OAM	Zelda Feigen has been associated with COA since it's inception. She is passionate about caring for those require help to stay in their own homes. Zelda has been nominated for many awards and her name appears on a plaque on Bondi Beach as a local hero.
	President Frank Marks	Frank Marks has been a lawyer since 1963, first as a solicitor, then a judge, and more recently as a solicitor and mediator. He has been involved in Jewish communal affairs for many years. He has gained some practical experience in life as father of four children and grandfather of eight.
	Vice-President Chair Marketing Committee Chair Client Activities Committee Ilona Lee AM	I have been involved in the Sydney Jewish community for over 40 years and have served on the Boards of MDA, WIZO, Moriah College, Jewish Care, Shalom, JCA, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and NIF. My passion is social justice and I still chair the Shalom Gamarada Indigenous Scholarship Program. An adult educator by profession, I spent many years working in the area of health education and policy development. I am currently the General Manager of Plus61j Media.
	Vice-President George Freund	George is a man who prizes social connection and when he came in to volunteer in 2009 he very quickly brought his cohort of friends into COA. George's passion took him on to become president of COA, and he continues to work tirelessly in the role of Vice President.
	Honorary Treasurer Public Officer Chair Treasury Committee Barry Phillips	Barry has extensive senior management experience in leadership of finance disciplines, including in healthcare, aged care and some not-for-profit exposure. He is a passionate advocate of COA’s mission and is delighted to have the opportunity of playing a role in contributing towards COA. Barry joined COA in 2020.
	Honorary Secretary Roni Vandor	Roni has a long history with COA as Operations Manager and looking after the Activity Centre; working with volunteers, arranging events, overseeing catering, and so much more. Since she retired she became a member of the Board, a member of the Marketing Sub-Committee, and on occasion has volunteered her services to cover for staff members who are on holiday. Roni has recently taken on the position of Secretary for the organisation.
	Anne Butt	Anne is the daughter of our beloved late Jack Krygier, and follows a strong family tradition in supporting COA. With her history as a registered nurse and founder of an organisation providing home help, Anne brings a wealth of professional knowledge and excellent advice to COA Social Workers.
	Gary Knep	Gary is the owner manager of a building company, and has extensive experience in project management, as well as years of involvement in Jewish communal organisations such as CSG. He is very pleased to working more closely with the COA.
	Michael Moses	Michael is married with 2 sons who both live overseas. He is retired after 40 years from the finance industry. Michael was the Vice-President of Masada College for 4 years and has always been very interested in the Jewish Day School movement in Sydney. Currently he works, for the last 12 months, in the administration office of Mount Sinai College for 2 days per week. Previously he did similar work at Moriah College for almost 3 years.
	Ben Politzer Chair Asset Management Committee	Ben has a long history of volunteering as a leader with the Scout Association, and is currently District Commissioner. He is also a volunteer for B'nai B'rith. When Ben retired he wanted to give more back to the community and chose COA, where he has become a valuable member. He volunteers as a bus assistant helping members get safely to and from the centre, and also works on the COA property management portfolio looking after problems with the center.
	Robert Schwartz
	Allen Rosenberg

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Centre Program

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COA Appeal

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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.

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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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.
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.