NSW
NSW
Associations for senior citizens are given below. Where there is a seniors national association with state branches, details of state contacts will be with the national association.
Check the ‘Age Page’ of the Community Services section of your local telephone directory for many useful contact phone numbers for Commonwealth and State Government departments in your area plus listings for community groups, Home and Community Care (HACC), Aged Care Assessment Teams and other organisations.
Also check your local council’s web site for community information, community centres and contacts. See the list of councils here:
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War Widows Guild of Australia NSW Limited
The Guild is a self-help organisation of women who suffered the loss of their husbands because of war. It aims to enable war widows in NSW to live their lives with dignity and support and to meet their ongoing and emerging needs.
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Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Veterans Association of NSW Limited
Includes the ACT. The Association's mission is to ensure the general welfare of all veterans and their recognised carers. The site includes news, details on concessions, meeting details, club info and contacts.
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Northern Inland Online
The web site provides new information technology opportunities for people living in, or people interested in, the New England and North West region of New South Wales. There is a wide range of information including business, industry, tourism, travel and accommodation, maps, links, and much more.
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Northcott Society
The Northcott Society provides support and services to over 3,500 individuals and families across NSW. Northcott supports people with a wide range of disabilities including spina bifida, cerebral palsy, neuro-muscular disorders, limb deficiency, and other lesser-known conditions.
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New South Wales Meals On Wheels Association
The NSW Meals on Wheels Association is the leading provider of delivery food services in NSW, catering for the aged, people with disabilities and their carers.
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Legal Help
The Community Assistance Service of the Law Society of New South Wales helps members of the public in relation to their legal enquiries, legal needs, and gaining access to legal services. The service assists the public in accessing appropriate legal services by either direct legal service provision or facilitating access to the services of other providers.
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Independent Living Centre NSW Inc.
Information, service and display of commercially available products, equipment, building design and access requirements suitable for use by people with a disability and the older person.
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IDEAS Inc.
An information and referral service for people with disabilities and the aged, their carers, service providers, professionals, government departments and students. IDEAS can supply you with contact details and description of service providors, suppliers, manufacturers, accessible accommodation and venues.
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DAISI is a free service giving information on services and support available to assist people with disabilities, aged people and their families, carers and advocates. It is based in Lismore but has a very extensive listing of national and state links.
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Council of the Ageing (NSW)
COTA (NSW) is a major resource, providing many facilities. The site has many links.
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Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association of NSW Inc.
CPSA is a non-profit, non-party-political, membership association run by volunteers. It represents pensioners of all ages, superannuants and low-income retirees. The association runs Senior Infoline, providing information on housing and tenancy, pensions, medicines, funerals and other matters.
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or phone 02 9281 3588 or Freecall from country areas 1800 451 488
Beyondbabyboomers
The Hunter Valley's own web site for seniors everywhere. Links to health and fitness, finance, education, travel, caravanning, gardening, volunteering and pet care, plus a chat room and bulletin board.
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The Benevolent Society - Ageing
The Society is Australia’s first charity. It provides a range of high quality services targeted to the needs of older people and their carers.
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Homeshare is an initiative of The Benevolent Society that brings together older people and younger people to support each other. The older person benefits through companionship and help around the house and the younger person benefits through free accommodation.
phone 02 9599 2273
Older Women’s Network (Australia) Inc. (OWN)
Aims to promote the rights, dignity and wellbeing of older women, and its focus is skill development, social action, empowerment and having fun!
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Older Men New Ideas Group (OM:NI)
OM:NI's mission is to enhance the health, wellbeing and lifestyle of older men. This is achieved by developing community based groups for older men. The groups provide safe, confidential and supportive places for men to develop friendship and camaraderie.
OM:NI is not a service club, activity or hobby group. OM:NI meetings last two hours, are casual (come along when you can), and members come from all walks of life.
COTA (NSW)
OM: NI Co-coordinator
Level 4, 280 Pitt Street,
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Phone: (02) 9286 3860
Email:
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And in Victoria, learn more at:
Council on the Ageing (Victoria)
Level 4, 98 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
Ph (03) 96552115
Email:
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The Retirement Village
The Retirement Village Association of Australia Inc. (RVAA) has more than 200 member villages currently providing accommodation and services to some 30,000 residents throughout Australia, and offering a wide range of financial choices, occupancy agreements, locations, services and facilities. The web site has sufficient information from which to select villages for further consideration.
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or phone (03) 9629 4520
State Associations:
The Retirement Village Association of Victoria (03) 9629 4520
The Retirement Village Association of South Australia (08) 8338 4500
The Retirement Village Association of Western Australia (08) 9322 9909
The Retirement Village Association of NSW and ACT (02) 9747 4732
The Retirement Village Association of Queensland (07) 3871 1622
