Council on the Ageing |
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CRS Australia |
www.crsaustralia.gov.au
Commonwealth government's CRS Australia delivers vocational rehabilitation services to eligible people who have an injury, disability or health condition. This service is free to people receiving income support payments from Centrelink. |
Department of Health and Ageing |
www.health.gov.au
The consumer section of the site contains information about aged care services, hearing services, residential care, support for people with special needs, health products and medicines and healthcare systems. |
Department of Health and Ageing
- Ageing and Aged Care Division |
www.ageing.health.gov.au
Information such as eligibility for aged care services, glossary of terms, aged care homes, cost of residential care, residential care entry pack, respite care plus links to other aged care related websites. |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Diabetes Australia |
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Government information |
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HealthInsite |
www.healthinsite.gov.au
An Australian government initiative, this site provides a gateway to reliable health information. |
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission |
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Legal Aid Commission of NSW |
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National Aged Care Advocacy Program |
www.agedrights.asn.au
Information about the national network of advocacy services, and the ways that advocacy services can assist older people or their carers. |
National Industry Association for Disability Services |
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Public Toilet Map |
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Public Trustee NSW |
www.pt.nsw.gov.au
Can help get your future affairs in order through its will making and power of attorney services. You can begin your will on-line or request an appointment with one of Public Trustee's 19 branches. |
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Here’s a list of websites you’ll find helpful. You should also check the website of your local council as this will also have a wealth of information about services in your area. Also, your local library will be able to give you details of nearby services and facilities. |
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| Seniors Portal |
www.seniors.gov.au
This Department of Health and Ageing site is designed to assist you to understand the services, programs and benefits that are currently available to older Australians. There are many forums in which you can take part. |
| University of the Third Age |
www.u3aonline.org.au
Find online short courses as well as courses on almost every subject. |
| Volunteering Australia |
| www.volunteeringaustralia.org |
| Working Carers Support Gateway |
www.workingcarers.org.au
People who juggle paid work with caring for a relative or friend in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability can get useful, relevant information and support via this site. |
