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Low income energy rebate increase
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Vivienne has been advised that there is a low income ...
Increased concessions for pensioners
From 1 July 2011 pensioners and concession card holders in Victoria will receive stamp ...
State Adult Education Organisations
Following is a state-by-state guide to TAFE institutions and adult education organisations. Victoria Council of Adult Education Offers short courses in everything from flower arranging to starting a small business. Go there Adult education ...
Victoria’s new myki ticket system
Already trialled in rural Victoria, the new myki ticketing system is soon to be operational throughout the state but what will it mean for seniors travellers? Myki is a new ticketing system being implemented by the Victorian Government and will there is no longer ...
Changes to road rules
Whether you drive in Victoria everyday or plan on travelling interstate, you should make yourself aware of the new road rules. On Monday 9 November, uniform road rule changes came into effect across Victoria. Motorists in Victoria will have to acquaint themselves with several new ...
Child Protection Authorities/Government Assistance
Child protection authorities: those State Government departments or statutory authorities charged under State legislation with the care and protection of children. All the State/Territory departments also offer parenting advice. Australian Government Centrelink Social Workers can provide counselling to grandparents raising grandchildren. Phone Centrelink ...
Grandparent Support Organisations
The State and Territory seniors information services can help you get in touch with appropriate government departments and other organisations. Australian Capital Territory ACT Grandparents Support Group Ph (02) 6287 4255 Marymead Grandparents Support Project Ph (02) 6162 5800 Non ...
Department of Health
Administration and operation of public health, hospitals, as well as health education, prevention and care. Go there
Home Care Service (HCS)
Most of Home Care's customers are the frail aged, younger people with disabilities or others who are unable to live in their own homes without some assistance. Home Care also provides assistance to carers, people recovering from illness and families or individuals in crisis. Go there ...
Health First
24 hours a day, seven days a week telephone and internet health advice line staffed with Registered Nurses to answer your questions. It offers all people in the ACT region a confidential, reliable and consistent source of health care advice. Go there Phone 6207 7777
Home and Community Care
The HACC Program is a cost shared program between the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments. Through the program, funds are provided for services which support frail aged and younger disabled people to stay living at home. These services include Domicillary Nursing (eg Blue Care, Qld), Meals on Wheels, ...
Disability Services Queensland
Works closely with people with a disability and their families to plan and provide high quality services, and to enhance the inclusion of people with a disability in the community. Go there
Department for Communities
Ensuring the development of social support services and community networks. This 'Putting Families First' site has a section devoted to Seniors. Go there
Queensland Health
Information about the range of services provided by Queensland Health. There is also a wide range of information on health topics plus brochures and fact sheets covering many issues. Go there
Seniors Card
The Seniors Card is for retired Queenslanders over 65 and for those retired residents over 60 who already receive a specified Centrelink or Veterans' payment or concession card. A Seniors Business Discount Card is available to all permanent Queensland residents who are 60 years of age or over, regardless of ...
Seniors Enquiry Line
Seniors Enquiry Line is Queensland's information service for Seniors. Their website contains information on activities around the state, a monthly newsletter and bulletin board where you can post a message. Looking out for seniors' interests is what they do best. Seniors Enquiry Line is funded by Queenslands Department of ...
Senior Shopper Service
Queensland Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card holders can save money by buying through this service. Phone Toll Free 1300 366 265 There's also a Seniors Card discount directory. Go there
Department of Housing
Go there Home Assist Secure of the Department of Housing is a service that aims to remove some of the practical housing related difficulties experienced by older people and people with a disability who wish to remain living in their home. By providing free information, ...
Council of the Ageing (ACT)
COTA (ACT) is a major resource, providing many facilities. The site has many links. Go there
Council of the Ageing (QLD)
COTA (QLD) is a major resource, providing many facilities. The site has many links. Go there