About Us

Background
This project was designed to be a useful resource about older men’s health and wellbeing and to serve as a possible first stage in a much more substantial project.

There is a growing and general recognition that Australian society must begin to address the special problems of older men and to begin to empower them to take greater control over their lives and to promote their wellbeing and health. There are a range of very valuable initiatives that have been developed in this area in recent times but unfortunately these remain, as yet, largely uncoordinated.

The principal goal of this project, is to start developing a map of the various organisations, initiatives, projects and resources related to the enhancement of the wellbeing of men - particularly older men.

Sponsors
The Older Mens Health and Wellbeing Directory is an initiative of COTA (NSW) and is funded by Perpetual Ltd.

Thanks
We commend it to the workers in the field for their use and comments and to Kath Brewster, President and Tim Martin A/Executive Director, of COTA (NSW).

About COTA (NSW)
Established in 1956, COTA (NSW) is a peak body providing leadership in social policy and community information and education for all older persons in New South Wales and Australia. COTA (NSW)’s mission is to assist older people, those who work with them, government and the community towards achieving well-being and social justice for older people.

COTA (NSW) has 50 years of proud history of initiating programs and services that make a difference to people: Meals On Wheels, Carers, Retirement Villages Association and Residents Association, Seniors Clubs, Seniors Information Service, OM:NI (Older Men: New Ideas), support for Grandparents who are carers and for those who are separated from their grandchildren, Computing Club, Medication Management for Older People and the Mature Employment Line.