Our staff

	Volunteer Coordinator Ranmalie Desilva [email protected]	I am an enthusiastic people person with a passion for supporting our members in their independence. I am so looking forward to working with this amazing team who honestly COA would be nowhere without.
	Kosher meals Coordinator & Chief Provisioning Officer Sylvia Franklin [email protected]	I have been working in the Catering and Events Industry for the past 7 years and look forward to bringing those skills back in to the community here at the COA. I look forward to assist in the ongoing success of the Kosher Meals on Wheels program as well as getting involved in other special projects.
	Kosher Meals Administration Edwin Garth [email protected]	I came to COA on a work placement in 2001 and have been here ever since handling the computer side of meals deliveries and reporting meals statistics to the government each quarter.
	Member Engagement Manager Mordechai Levin [email protected]	I have a sincere passion for establishing close rapport with individuals and ensuring our community’s needs are being met. My other interests include singing and painting and I try to carry those talents with me no matter where I am or what I am doing. COA has granted me this amazing opportunity incorporating both my psychology and counselling studies in conjunction with my genuine desire to bring about positive change within the Jewish community.
	Transport Coordinator Dorrit Mahemoff [email protected]	I worked for many years with Burger Centre organising transport until retirement. But when COA required some help organising their transport I came in to help and stayed
	Social Welfare Officer Ros Brenner [email protected]	I am a Counsellor and am excited to bring my professional skills on board. I aim to help the members of COA in whatever way they need, and have many years of experience in working with the aged community through Community Health. In 2013 I published my first novel, Kalisz, a Journey of Return, a story of survival and hope.
	Reception Lea Couston [email protected]	After being based working at the airport for 12 years I wanted a change and felt drawn to COA and its close knit community. I love the atmosphere, it’s a very caring environment, you feel very welcomed here. I love the seeing the happy faces during the activities, like knitting and art, the support and care is amazing, it’s a great place to be a part of.
	Accountant David Nathan [email protected]	I worked full time for many years, in and out of the Jewish community, and when my time came I retired. But retirement was too dull, so when COA was looking for a part time accountant, I threw my hat in the ring.
	Events Booking & Accounts Jackie Ryker [email protected]	I joined COA in 2017 as a volunteer 1 day a week. This has now evolved into a 4 day week, doing general accounts, administration, and taking bookings for events and functions. I’m so happy to be giving back to the community and interacting with our members.
	Development Officer Sandy Matrai [email protected]	I have been with COA on and off, as a volunteer and paid worker, since 1986. I come from a teaching and IT background, and use my skills to produce grant submissions, policy and procedure, the COA newsletter, advertising, editorial, and this website. I love people, and my favorite part of the job is presenting the COA Sunday Movie each fortnight so I can schmooze with our members.
	Casual Driver Phil Levy
	Driver Ronnie Butow
	Handy Man and Driver Paul Skerwiderski	I have worked with COA for over 25 years as a driver, a maintenance man, and setting up the COA Krygier Centre for various activities. I enjoy spending time with our clients and have grown to know them very well over the years.

Latest

COA Annual Chanukah Luncheon Concert 2022

Join us for our annual Chanukah Luncheon Concert at the beautiful renovated Seagull Room at Bondi Pavillion
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!
Shake Your Lulav!

Succot is a time to enjoy the outdoors, nosh and rest in the Sukkah and shake that Lulav and Etrog.

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.
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.
Chair Exercise

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