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Seniors' Sites Perth and Western Australia

• Aged and Community Services WA 
  An independent body representing charitable, religious and benevolent not-for profit organisations and provides a forum for information exchange at State and Federal levels.
   
• Carers WA
  A non-profit community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 200,000 family Carers living in Western Australia. Part of the National Carers Association, we are the peak body recognised both state and federally, as the voice of family carers, representing your interests in the Western Australian community.



• Cota WA
  Connecting Over 50s Throughout Australia, formerly known as Council on the Ageing, is an independent consumer organisation run by and for senior Australians. for local information
   
• Equal Opportunity Commission of Western Australia  - can help if you've been discriminated against in employment, education and many other areas.
   
• Independent Living Centre of Western Australia  - Non-government, not-for-profit, community based equipment information and advisory resource service.
   
• Retirees WA
  Formerly known as the Australian Pensioners League of WA, offers members information on all aspects of retirement and acts as a lobby group.
  


• Seniors Card

• Silver Chain Nursing Association Inc Offers a diverse range of quality services to support people with disabilities and/or life-limiting illnesses, regardless of age and status, to live in the community.
  
  
• Seniors' Recreation Council publishes a directory of sport and recreation activities for adults called 'Add Life To Your Years'
   
• Seniors' Resources Online  - Department for Community Development information site.

• Southern District Support Association Inc Assists people living within the Perth south-east corridor to remain in their own homes for as long as they wish, to prevent inappropriate placement in hostels and nursing homes.

• Support & Therapy Centre - Murdoch Community Hospice The Centre caters for both public and private patients living in the community and inpatients at Murdoch Community Hospice who have an active/progressive illness. These services are extended to carers in recognition that they also require practical and emotional support. In keeping with the guidelines of Palliative Care Australia, the Support and Therapy centre offers a holistic approach to health care by providing a range of social, complementary and diversional therapies to complement conventional medicine.

Hospitals and Medical Services in Perth and Western Australia

Seniors' Sites Australia

• About Seniors
  Australia wide information for seniors.
• Accreditation reports
  Details of individual aged care facilities accreditation reports.
• Advocare
• Aged Care Assessment Team (Dept.of Health and Ageing)
  Aged Care Assessment Teams assess your specific care and health needs and advise you on what type of Australian Government funded services you need to help you continue living in your home or whether you should enter an aged care home.
• Aged Rights Advocacy Service
  Information, advice and support regarding the rights of older people.
• Alzheimer's Australia
• Arthritis Australia
  One in six Australians – that's more than 3.4 million people - has arthritis. Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organisation in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory
• Australian Association of Gerontology
  Interested in understanding and managing the impact of ageing in Australian society
• Australian Retired Persons Association
  Support, advice, and practical help for senior Australians in work or active retirement
• Australian Government Aged Care Information
• Baby Boomers' Life Change
  Our site is designed to be a "One stop shop" where you can find useful information on the fun and adventure areas as well as the more serious issues you might have to face.
• Brain Australia
  Mission - reduce the incidence and impact of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system through the provision of support, community education and research.
• Cancer Council Australia
• Centrelink
• Community Visitors Scheme
  National program that provides companionship to socially isolated people living in Australian Government-funded aged care homes.
• COTA  - Connecting Over 50s throughout Australia, formerly known as Council on the Ageing, is an independent consumer organisation run by and for senior Australians.
• Department of Health and Ageing
• Department of Veteran's Affairs
• Diabetes Australia
  Diabetes Australia is a not-for-profit organisation reliant on community support. All funds raised on behalf of the organisation are re-invested into research, health services, provision of self-management products and services, and public awareness.
• DPS Publishing Pty Ltd
  Aged care publishing specialist.
• Elder Abuse (Helpline)
  The EAPU operates a state-wide telephone information, support and referral service for anyone experiencing abuse or witnessing the abuse of an older person
• Family and Community Services
  The Family and Community Services portfolio is responsible for a broad range of social policy issues affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families, communities and individuals.
• Grandparenting - Centrelink
  For grandparents with the responsibility of caring for a children
• Grey Path
  Information, activities and special interests. Goal is to "Empower seniors and enrich the quality of our lives."
• Heart Foundation
  As Australia's leading heart health charity, the National Heart Foundation of Australia carries out life-saving work in research, prevention and education to reduce the loss and suffering caused by cardiovascular disease.
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
• Legacy Australia
  A uniquely Australian organisation established in 1923 by ex-servicemen dedicated to the task of caring for the widows and dependants of deceased comrades, whether they died on active service or later in civilian life.
• Meals on Wheels Australia
• Medicare Australia
  Medicare provides access to: free treatment as a public (Medicare) patient in a public hospital; free or subsidised treatment by practitioners such as doctors, including specialists, participating optometrists or dentists (specified services only)
• Medicine Line
  Independent and accurate information about the safe and effective use of medicines
• National Association of Community Legal Centres
  Community Legal Centres are independent organisations who provide legal advice and advocacy for a wide range of people in the community, especially people on low incomes or who are otherwise disadvantaged.
• National Information Centre for Retirement Investments Inc.
• National Public Toilet Map
  Locations of public toilets around Australia.
• National Prescribing Service
  National Prescribing Service (NPS) is a member-based organisation providing accurate, balanced, evidence-based information and services to health professionals and the community on Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).
• National Seniors Association
  National Seniors is a not-for-profit membership based community organisation
• Probus Clubs
  Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired men and women who join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
• Royal Flying Doctor Service
  The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is a not-for-profit charitable service providing aeromedical emergency and primary health care services together with communication and education assistance to people who live, work and travel in regional and remote areas.
• Rural Health
• Seniors.gov.au
  the Commonwealth Government's online source for all Australians over 50.
• Seniors' Info Links
  Provides links to sites for seniors covering health, financial, transport, advocacy, care and other information
• St John Ambulance Australia
  St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding charitable organisation, active in all States and Territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. Website provides first aid quick reference for emergencies.
• Superannuated Commonwealth Officer's Association Inc
  SCOA represents the interests of retirees from the Commonwealth public sector.
• Superannuation Complaints Tribunal
  The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) is an independent Tribunal set up by the Commonwealth Government to deal with complaints about: superannuation funds, annuities and deferred annuities; and Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA's) .
• Telstra Disability Equipment Program
• The Therapeutic Goods Administration
  A general introduction to the regulatory process for medicines in Australia
• The Benevolent Society
  We are an independent, secular, not-for-profit organisation with a long history of working with communities to create positive change. Find out more about our work with women, children, families, older people and communities - and how you can get involved.
• U3A - University of the Third Age
  U3A Online offers short courses covering a range of interests for older people who want to study online, and many other useful resources.

Useful online stores

• Bad Backs has articles, discussion forums and a range of traditional & alternative back care products to help relieve injury or chronic pain conditions and help healing. They also have preventative products and relief for people who spend a lot of time sitting at computers.
   
• Capers Bookstore specialises in women's health. Categories include:  

  • Breastfeeding and Breast Health

  • Grief and Loss

  • Nutrition and Complementary Therapies

  • Women's Health and Menopause

  • Women's Interests