Tech Connect

COA provides refurbished pre-loved tablets, or brand new tablets on a free three month loan to COA members who want to video chat their families and connect to online events. These tablets are loaded with pre-paid SIM cards, internet connection, and a series of pre-recorded "how to" topics created by students of Mount Sinai College.

So if you have wanted to start using technology at home this is a great gateway to begin exploring the digital world, and see what you think before you spend the money on a tablet or laptop.

If you need help getting started we recommend speaking to Waverley Council's support group for seniors learning to use technology.

"Computer Pals"

Hours of opening

Monday - Friday from 10am at 30 Ebley St, Bondi Junction.
Fridays only from 10am at the Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction.

Contact details

Enquiries: Admin - 9369 4072
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.compalseast.org.au

Latest

September October 2022
Centre Program

A monthly calendar of activities and events at the COA Centre. Drop in any time to enjoy the comradery of your COA family of friends.
COA Appeal

Making a donation to COA is simple. Currently online donations to COA are not possible, but please call us or email to make your donation today.
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.

Art Class

Start making art or improve your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Entertainment

Monday and Wednesday get up and dance or just sing along to live entertainment at the COA Centre.
Special Events

Celebrate your simcha with COA - milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and speical events in your life. Just tell the office so we can make sure to include your special event in our calendar of activities.
Bridge

Bridge is an ever popular game for seniors, as it takes an agile mind to be successful. If you are a new player we have lessons available at COA every week. as well as duplicate Bridge for more experienced players.
Dinner Club

Dinner Club is a bi-monthly get together for "younger seniors" and includes a delicious kosher meal, and a speaker providing a topic of interest which participants can discuss with the speaker in a Q&A session after the talk is done.
Sunday Movies

COA offers a Sunday movie twice monthly, which includes an intermission and afternoon tea.
Bus Outings

Spend a day with COA friends discovering the prettiest spots in Sydney.
Chair Exercise

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

As a Jewish Centre is very important to us that our members are able to attend Shiurim led by members of the clergy to discuss the weeks parsha, or the festival coming up, or even just to sing liturgical songs together.
Club COA

Every Monday & Wednesday get together with friends at COA for coffee, play games, read the paper or chat, enjoy chair exercises, lunch in company and dance to live music in the afternoon.

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,
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.
Chair Exercise

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

Information, questions, answers, FAQ,
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.