Find an organisation that can help with elder care and support services for seniors.
National
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Australian Government agency responsible for aged care quality and complaints about aged care services |
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represents self-funded retirees on issues that affect them |
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consumer body protecting the wellbeing of older people |
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peak body for people of all ages living with dementia, their family and carers |
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payments and services for retirees and people planning to retire or work past Age Pension age |
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programs, services and grants for seniors |
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advice for veterans on a range of issues, including pensions, health care, home care and housing |
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access point for Australian Government aged care services |
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lobbies government on behalf of people aged 50 and over |
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national advocacy and information for people raising a concern or complaint about aged care |
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not-for-profit looking after the retirement interests of members |
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care and support services in urban, rural and remote places |
Australian Capital Territory
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not-for-profit helping older people and their carers |
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ACT government: Preventing Abuse of Older Persons |
information and advice about elder abuse |
Northern Territory
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NT government: Office of Senior Territorians |
information and links for older people and those who provide services to seniors |
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Seniors and Disability Rights Service (Darwin Community Legal Service) |
helping older people with their rights |
New South Wales
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Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) services (NSW Health) |
activities and programs to support the mental health and wellbeing of older people |
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NSW government: Planning Ahead Tools |
tools and resources about wills and powers of attorney |
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community legal centre for older people receiving care at home, in nursing homes and retirement villages |
Queensland
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not-for-profit supporting the wellbeing of older people |
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Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU) UnitingCare Community |
promoting the right of older people to live free from abuse — operates under Lifeline Brisbane |
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Queensland government: Office of the Public Guardian |
looking after the rights of adults who can't make their own decisions |
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information and resources on staying active and healthy in older age |
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Caxton Legal Centre (CLC) Seniors Legal and Support Service (SLASS) |
legal service for seniors |
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Seniors Enquiry Line UnitingCare Community |
enquiry line for seniors and their families, friends and carers |
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Queensland government: Seniors one stop shop |
links to Queensland Government services for seniors |
South Australia
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guidance on how to support older people who are being abused |
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links to health services for older people |
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SA government: Seniors' rights |
guidance for seniors about their legal rights |
Tasmania
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looking after the rights of seniors |
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programs to promote healthy ageing |
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safety advice and contacts for older people |
Victoria
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Victorian government: Ageing and aged care |
links to the Victorian Government's aged care services |
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promoting the rights of Victorians who receive aged care services |
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Victorian government: Seniors Online |
Victorian Government resources for older Victorians |
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information and support to protect the elderly and prevent abuse |
Western Australia
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access to services with universal access, such as parking, toilets, accommodation, sports and recreation |
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advocating for older people and people with disabilities |
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information, training, funding and hire services for people to live independent lives |
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not-for-profit advocating for seniors |
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WA government: Seniors Housing |
advice on housing options for seniors |