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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 NSW Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing is 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
  The Aged-care Rights Service (TARS) is 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.
• 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.
• 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."
• 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

• 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:  

  • Breastfeeding and Breast Health

  • Grief and Loss

  • Nutrition and Complementary Therapies

  • Women's Health and Menopause

  • Women's Interests