Who we are

Connections

COA prides itself on providing connections for Jewish seniors. Connections to services; like our kosher meals-on-wheels program, or our in-home help programs. Connections to culture through celebrations of major Jewish festivals, and provision of kosher lunches and snacks at our centre. Connections to peers in the community to help combat loneliness.

Opportunities

Opportunities for retirees to use their skill base for the benefit of COA members. Opportunities to learn new skills and achieve personal milestones. Opportunities to share ones passion by overseeing activities for our members at the COA Centre.

Activities

Large group events twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday with live entertainers, kosher lunch, and transport to and from the centre for members who need it. Plus a huge range of small group activities held 6 days weekly and encompassing, art, languages, Bridge and other games, shiurim with rabbis, chair exercises, current affairs discussions, Chess club, movie presentations, table tennis, and "Mystery Tour" bus outings on Tuesday and Thursday. There really is something for everyone.

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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.
The Neuroscience of Giving

Giving feels good, and neuroscience explains why.
Purim Harbour Cruise 2022

Seniors gathered for a fun Purim Cruise supported by Woollahra Council and Advantaged Care, and featuring live music from Tony Mazel, a Seniors Information Kiosk of not for profits working in the Eastern Suburbs, and all the fun of a cruise on Sydney's magnificent harbour.
March April 2022

Kosher meals on wheels

Don't miss meals or risk your nutrition because you cannot prepare a Kosher meal on your own any longer. 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 160 active volunteers; coordinating and delivering services, administering the organisation, 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 and COVID safety.
COVID-19 Response

A response to the COVID-19 outbreak. What actions we expect clients, staff, and volunteers to take to help protect our co-workers, friends and family from infectious disease.
Jobs

Job vacancies at COA.
Chair Exercise

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

Information, questions, answers, FAQ,
Urgent help

Sometimes support is needed quickly. Please look through the instructions on this page to find recommendations for getting urgent help from COA Services and other organisations.