Accessible Design for People with a Vision Impairment Fact Sheets
Produced by Vision Australia outlining recommendations for designing an accessible environment that meets the needs of people who are blind or have low vision.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
Produced by Vision Australia outlining recommendations for designing an accessible environment that meets the needs of people who are blind or have low vision.
www.visionaustralia.org.au
Vision Australia
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
www.visionaustralia.org.au
PO Box 176
Burwood NSW 1805
- Phone: 1300 84 74 66
- Fax: 02 9747 5993
Aged Care Assessment Teams
www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/
ACAT helps older people and their carers work out what kind of care will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care services such as Home and Community Care (HACC). An ACAT assessment and approval is required before people can access residential aged care, Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) or Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) Packages.
www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Aged Care Australia - Where to start?
This website is a one-stop shop for people wanting the latest on aged care. The site includes comprehensive information from various sources as well as great interactive features. It will help you to make informed decisions about aged care options for you or your family members.
www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au/agedcare/where+to+start
This website is a one-stop shop for people wanting the latest on aged care. The site includes comprehensive information from various sources as well as great interactive features. It will help you to make informed decisions about aged care options for you or your family members.
www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au/agedcare/where+to+start
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Aged Care Guide
The Aged Care Guide website is owned and operated by DPS Publishing Pty Ltd, which is responsible for publications such as CARE, Care at Home and also launched the DPS Guide to Aged Care in 1998 in direct response to the needs of consumers for a comprehensive reference source to enable them to make an informed choice about the type of aged care accommodation to meet their needs.
www.agedcareguide.com.au
The Aged Care Guide website is owned and operated by DPS Publishing Pty Ltd, which is responsible for publications such as CARE, Care at Home and also launched the DPS Guide to Aged Care in 1998 in direct response to the needs of consumers for a comprehensive reference source to enable them to make an informed choice about the type of aged care accommodation to meet their needs.
www.agedcareguide.com.au
Aged Care Guide
http://www.agedcareguide.com.au/
673 Marion Road
Ascot Park SA 5043
http://www.agedcareguide.com.au/
673 Marion Road
Ascot Park SA 5043
- Fax: 08 8276 6477
ARC/NHMRC Research Network in Ageing Well - Web Links and Resources on Ageing
Resources and web links on ageing. Includes papers and discussion on various themes and interest groups on ageing research. Topics include: independent living and social participation, state by state activities, ageing and technology, conference presentations.
www.ageingwell.edu.au/links_resources
Resources and web links on ageing. Includes papers and discussion on various themes and interest groups on ageing research. Topics include: independent living and social participation, state by state activities, ageing and technology, conference presentations.
www.ageingwell.edu.au/links_resources
Australian Research Council / National Health and Medical Research Council Research Network in Ageing Well
www.ageingwell.edu.au
Concord Hospital C25
Concord NSW 2139
www.ageingwell.edu.au
Concord Hospital C25
Concord NSW 2139
- Telephone: 02 9767 8338
- Fax: 02 9767 8339
Australasian Journal on Ageing
It is the official journal of COTA National Seniors Partnership, Aged and Community Services Australia (formerly Aged Care Australia), Australian Association of Gerontology, Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine who are all publishing partners. Alzheimer's Australia is an Associate Partner. Available online. It provides a balance of research papers, opinion articles, professional practice updates, innovations in aged care and book reviews.
www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/aja
It is the official journal of COTA National Seniors Partnership, Aged and Community Services Australia (formerly Aged Care Australia), Australian Association of Gerontology, Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine who are all publishing partners. Alzheimer's Australia is an Associate Partner. Available online. It provides a balance of research papers, opinion articles, professional practice updates, innovations in aged care and book reviews.
www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/aja
Australian Communication Exchange
Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) is a not-for-profit, Australian organisation dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks. They offer a range of resources and services.
www.aceinfo.net.au
Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) is a not-for-profit, Australian organisation dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks. They offer a range of resources and services.
www.aceinfo.net.au
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing - Clinicians Page
Resources for clinicians working in aged care. Topics include depression, continence, dementia, falls, infection control.
www.health.gov.au/ageing-clinicians-topic
Resources for clinicians working in aged care. Topics include depression, continence, dementia, falls, infection control.
www.health.gov.au/ageing-clinicians-topic
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association Website
This service is aimed at explaining the processes involved in communicating with older people who have a speech impairment and updating the techchnology that's available for use.
http://www.seniorcomputing.org/barrierfreeaccess/speech.htm
This service is aimed at explaining the processes involved in communicating with older people who have a speech impairment and updating the techchnology that's available for use.
http://www.seniorcomputing.org/barrierfreeaccess/speech.htm
Baby Boomers' Life Change
Baby Boomers' Life Change describes itself as a site for those people in their 50s & 60s who really believe they're in their 30s & 40s. It contains information on travel, finance, selling your home and retirement lifestyle planning.
www.babyboomerslifechange.com.au
Baby Boomers' Life Change describes itself as a site for those people in their 50s & 60s who really believe they're in their 30s & 40s. It contains information on travel, finance, selling your home and retirement lifestyle planning.
www.babyboomerslifechange.com.au
Baby Boomers Life Change
http://www.babyboomerslifechange.com/
P.O. Box 3013
Yeronga QLD 4104
http://www.babyboomerslifechange.com/
P.O. Box 3013
Yeronga QLD 4104
- Phone: 0418 418 802
Disability Council NSW Website
Provides information on disability matters at a state government level and outlines the various disability policy portfolios.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Provides information on disability matters at a state government level and outlines the various disability policy portfolios.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
Disability Council NSW
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
L19
323 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
- Tel/TTY: (02) 9211-2866
- Fax: (02) 9211-2271
HomeFront Guide to Preventing Falls for Older People
Produced by the Department of Veteran Affairs, provides comprehensive information to prevent falls and accidents in and around the home. The booklet also provides information about other DVA's community support programs that assist veterans to stay longer in their homes.
www.dva.gov.au
Produced by the Department of Veteran Affairs, provides comprehensive information to prevent falls and accidents in and around the home. The booklet also provides information about other DVA's community support programs that assist veterans to stay longer in their homes.
www.dva.gov.au
National Aged Care Advocacy Program
Information about the National Aged Care Advocacy program and contact details for all the organisations who make up the National Aged Care Advocacy Network.
http://www.tars.com.au/NACAP.php
Information about the National Aged Care Advocacy program and contact details for all the organisations who make up the National Aged Care Advocacy Network.
http://www.tars.com.au/NACAP.php
The Aged Care Rights Service
http://www.tars.com.au/
Level 4418A
Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
http://www.tars.com.au/
Level 4418A
Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
- Phone: 02 9281 3600
- Fax: 02 9281 3672
National Palliative Care Strategy
Information outlining the three main goals of indigenous palliative care in the National Palliative Care Strategy.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/palliativecare-strategy.htm
Information outlining the three main goals of indigenous palliative care in the National Palliative Care Strategy.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/palliativecare-strategy.htm
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
National Public Toilet Map
Search for public toilets by post code, latitude and longitude or landmark.
www.toiletmap.gov.au
Search for public toilets by post code, latitude and longitude or landmark.
www.toiletmap.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Program of Appliances for Disabled People
Information about the services provided by and how to apply for assistance from the Program of Appliances for Disabled People.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/health-public-affairs/factsheets/pdf/padp.pdf
Information about the services provided by and how to apply for assistance from the Program of Appliances for Disabled People.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/health-public-affairs/factsheets/pdf/padp.pdf
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
- Phone: 02 9391 9000
- Fax: 02 9391 9101
Protecting Older People
Resources and information on protecting older people, including “Confronting Elder Abuse Policies and Procedures Resource Manual” available for download.
www.agedcare.org.au/elder-abuse
Resources and information on protecting older people, including “Confronting Elder Abuse Policies and Procedures Resource Manual” available for download.
www.agedcare.org.au/elder-abuse
Aged & Community Services Australia
www.agedcare.org.au
Level One, 36 Albert Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205
www.agedcare.org.au
Level One, 36 Albert Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205
- Telephone: +61 3 9686 3460
- Fax: +61 3 9686 3453
Seniors Card
A Seniors Card is available to Australians aged 60 and over who are not working full time. The cards are issued free by each state and territory government and enable holders to get a wide range of discounts on public and commercial activities.The Welcome to Seniors Card site administers the card and links to all state and territory offices.
www.seniorscard.com.au
A Seniors Card is available to Australians aged 60 and over who are not working full time. The cards are issued free by each state and territory government and enable holders to get a wide range of discounts on public and commercial activities.The Welcome to Seniors Card site administers the card and links to all state and territory offices.
www.seniorscard.com.au
Seniors Government Website
The Australian Government's source of information for Australians over 50. Seniors.gov.au provides a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians. Includes information on health, finances, work, lifestyle, computing and the internet.
http://www.seniors.gov.au/
The Australian Government's source of information for Australians over 50. Seniors.gov.au provides a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians. Includes information on health, finances, work, lifestyle, computing and the internet.
http://www.seniors.gov.au/
Seniors.gov
http://www.seniors.gov.au/
MDP 10
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
GPO BOX 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
http://www.seniors.gov.au/
MDP 10
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
GPO BOX 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 1800 500 853
The Benevolent Society Reminiscing Handbook
The Reminiscing Handbook is designed as a resource for carers, family and volunteers who interact with older people. The aim is to give some guidance on reminiscing and to highlight how reminiscing can be used when working with groups or one-on-one with older people.
www.bensoc.org.au/director/resources
The Reminiscing Handbook is designed as a resource for carers, family and volunteers who interact with older people. The aim is to give some guidance on reminiscing and to highlight how reminiscing can be used when working with groups or one-on-one with older people.
www.bensoc.org.au/director/resources
The Benevolent Society
www.bensoc.org.au
Level 1, 188 Oxford Street
Paddington NSW 2021
www.bensoc.org.au
Level 1, 188 Oxford Street
Paddington NSW 2021
- Telephone: +61 2 9339 8000
- Fax: +61 2 9360 2319
The Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing
The Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing is a research, consultancy and educational Centre which aims to promote a multidisciplinary understanding of the health, wellbeing and care of older people. The Centre conducts research and undertakes consultancies in the areas of aged care service evaluation and development and social gerontology including health status, health promotion, housing and employment for older people.
www.latrobe.edu.au/aipc/lincoln
The Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing is a research, consultancy and educational Centre which aims to promote a multidisciplinary understanding of the health, wellbeing and care of older people. The Centre conducts research and undertakes consultancies in the areas of aged care service evaluation and development and social gerontology including health status, health promotion, housing and employment for older people.
www.latrobe.edu.au/aipc/lincoln
U3A Online
U3A Online is a world-first virtual University of the Third Age delivering online learning via the Internet. All that's needed to study online is access to a computer with an Internet connection - and some basic computing skills. Courses are open to all older people anywhere in the world. They are especially suited to older members of the community who are isolated either geographically, or through physical or social circumstances (including carers).
www3.griffith.edu.au/03/u3a
U3A Online is a world-first virtual University of the Third Age delivering online learning via the Internet. All that's needed to study online is access to a computer with an Internet connection - and some basic computing skills. Courses are open to all older people anywhere in the world. They are especially suited to older members of the community who are isolated either geographically, or through physical or social circumstances (including carers).
www3.griffith.edu.au/03/u3a
U3A
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~u3avic/about_u3as.htm
Ground Floor
341 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~u3avic/about_u3as.htm
Ground Floor
341 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
- Phone: 03 9670 3659
- Fax: 03 9640 0094
Website of Advocacy Services for Older People
This website provides information about the nationwide network of advocacy services, and about the ways that advocacy services can assist older people (or their representatives). Also provides links to state services.
www.agedrights.asn.au/rights/home
This website provides information about the nationwide network of advocacy services, and about the ways that advocacy services can assist older people (or their representatives). Also provides links to state services.
www.agedrights.asn.au/rights/home
Your Home Safety and Security Handbook
A resource developed by Council of the Ageing ACT, to identify potential problems and help older people reduce safety and security risks in and around their home.
www.cota-act.org.au
A resource developed by Council of the Ageing ACT, to identify potential problems and help older people reduce safety and security risks in and around their home.
www.cota-act.org.au
Council of the Ageing
www.cota.org.au
COTA National Office
GPO Box 1583
Adelaide SA 5001
www.cota.org.au
COTA National Office
GPO Box 1583
Adelaide SA 5001
- Telephone: 08 8232 0422
- Fax: 08 8232 0433