Seniors'
Sites Sydney and NSW
- Alzheimer's Australia NSW
- Support and information.
- Anti-Discrimination Board of
NSW - Part of the NSW Attorney Generals Department, the board
can help if you've been discriminated against in employment, education and
many other areas.
- Department of Ageing, Disability
and Home Care
- COTA NSW - Connecting Over
50s Throughout Australia, formerly known as Council on the Ageing, is an
independent consumer organisation run by and for senior Australians.
- NCOSS - Council of Social Service
of NSW
- NSW Home Modification and
Maintenance Service
If you are frail aged, have a disablity, or care for an aged person or an
adult or child with a disability, Home Modfiication and Maintenance Services
(HMMS) may be available to assist you.
- NSW Meals on Wheels
- NSW Ministerial Advisory Committee
on Ageing -
The official advisory
body to the NSW Government on matters of interest to older people. The
Committee provides advice to Government, conducts consultations and seminars
and publishes discussion papers on ageing issues.
- NSW Seniors' Card
- NSW Seniors'
Information Website -
Need information about options as you, or a friend or family member, grow
older?
- Older Men's Health and
Wellbeing -
This website is designed to promote the health and wellbeing of older men,
and to assist them to take greater control over their lives by providing a
directory of links to useful resources. These resources include
organisations, initiatives, projects and services related to the enhancement
of the wellbeing of older men in NSW, with some links in other Australian
States.
- The Aged Care Rights Service - A community legal centre that
provides advocacy for the residents of Commonwealth funded hostels and
nursing homes, self-care retirement villages and recipients of in-home aged
care in NSW. We also give information on the costs associated with entering
an aged care facility and give advice on retirement village contracts. All
calls to TARS are confidential.
Hospitals and Medical Services in Sydney and NSW
Seniors' Sites Australia
- About Seniors -
Australia wide information for seniors.
- Aged Care Standard and
Accreditation Agency -
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
- 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.
- Centrelink
- 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
- 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.
- NEW!
GettingOlder.com.au
information and a discussion forums on issues to do with aging and caring
for aging parents or partners.
-
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."
- 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
- National Seniors
Australia - Productive Aging Centre
- NSPAC was established to advance knowledge and understanding of
productive ageing in order to improve the quality of life of people aged 50
and over.
- 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.
- 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
Services
- The Therapeutic Goods Administration
-
A general introduction to the regulatory process for medicines in Australia
- The Benevolent Society - 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
-
BadBacks
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
(like me) who spend a lot of time sitting at computers.
-
Capers Bookstore
specialises in women's health. Categories include:
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