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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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South Australian Retired Railway Employees Club Inc. (SARRECI)

Formed in 1932, the Club is open to retirees of all departments of any railway system in South Australia including Transadelaide (Rail). Associate membership is offered to retirees of other railway systems. Fortnightly meeting details, tours and other program activities are on the web site.
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South Australian Information

South Australian Information Serivce aims to maximise the independence and improve quality of life through providing access to free information about available services
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Retired Union Members Association (SA)

Phone (08) 8352 6504

Independent Living Centre of SA

Information on all aspects of living with a disability.
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or phone (08) 8266 5260 Freecall1800 800 523

Council of Pensioners and Retired Persons Association (COPARPA)

Phone (08) 8232 0422

Council of the Ageing (SA)

COTA (SA) is a major resource, providing many facilities. The site has many links.
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Australian Retired Persons Association (SA) Inc (ARPA)

ARPA was established in 1981 and now has over 5000 members. The association provides a range of activities, opportunities for friendship and, above all, a feeling of worth as members of the association.
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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