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.

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.