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Accreditation
www.accreditation.org.au
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd
Active Ageing SA: For information about activities for older adults
www.activeageingaustralia.com.au
(08) 8232 9077
After hours GP Helpline
1800 022 222
If you have an urgent health concern and don't know what to do, call the after hours GP helpline for free information and assistance from a registered nurse, or medical advice from a GP if you need it. Available through healthdirect Australia, the after hours GP helpline is open when your GP may not be - at nights, on weekends and on public holidays, 365 days a year. If you don't know what to do, the after hours GP helpline will give you the reassurance and practical advice you need.
Agedcare Alternatives: Agedcare Alternatives is a FREE service set up to assist those people who find the existing aged care information systems overwhelming and consequently require a more personalised face to face customer service approach.
www.agedcarealternatives.net.au
1/445 Fullarton Rd
Highgate SA 5063
T: (08) 8271 3888
F: (08) 8172 2069
Aged Care Australia: Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au
1800 200 422
Aged Rights Advocacy Services
www.sa.agedrights.asn.au
(08) 8232 5377
1800 700 600
Free confidential independent service to older people (or their representatives), who are receiving community based services, living in Commonwealth subsidised aged care facilities, receiving community aged care packages, at risk of, or are experiencing abuse.
Aged Rights Advocacy Services (National)
www.agedrights.asn.au
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).
Alerts: Current Alert information from sa.gov.au
www.sa.gov.au/subject/Emergency%2C+safety+and+infrastructure/Current+alerts
Alzheimers Australia:
www.fightdementia.org.au
8372 2100
Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 257,000 Australians living with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Australia South Australia (AASA)
http://www.fightdementia.org.au/South-Australia.aspx
Can help with counselling, education, support and information.
(08) 8372 2100
1800 100 500
Arthritis SA:
www.arthritissa.org.au
1800 011 041
(08) 8379 5711
Asbestos.com
www.asbestos.com
The Mesothelioma Center
The Mesothelioma Center is committed to being a comprehensive one-stop resource for all asbestos- and mesothelioma-related issues, from occupational exposure to treatment options.
Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au
1300 22 4636
Provides information and support to people suffering from depression.
Bladder & Bowel Website
www.bladderbowel.gov.au
Information & advice on the prevention & management of bladder control & bowel problems
Bureau of Meteorology
www.bom.gov.au
Weather & warnings, climate information and water information.
Bushfire Risk Management Update
c/- Aged and Community Services SA & NT Inc
Download PDF here
Is your facility in a Bushfire Safer Precinct?
Cancer Council SA
www.cancersa.org.au
131 120
Provide general information and support services to people living with cancer and their carers.
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet
Capacity Toolkit Factsheet
The Capacity Toolkit Factsheet has been designed to assist a person with a decision making disability understand the the capacity assessment process and their rights.
Carers Australia
www.carersaustralia.com.au
1800 242 636
Supports carers by providing services like counselling, advice, advocacy, education and training.
Carers SA
www.carers-sa.asn.au
8291 5600
Freecall 1800 242 636
Carer Support
www.carersupport.org.au/home
Ph 8379 5777
Provide access to respite, information and support services to people living in the following areas: Adelaide, Burnside, Campbelltown, Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham, Norwood/Payneham, Onkaparinga, Port Adelaide, Prospect, Unley, Walkerville.
CareSearch, palliative care knowledge network
www.caresearch.com.au.
CareSearch is an online resource designed to help those needing relevant and trustworthy information and resources about palliative care. The website has been funded by the Australian Government as part of the National Palliative Care Program. CareSearch DVD's
Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
www.culturaldiversity.com.au
Comprehensive information and tools for service providers.
Centre for Physical Activity in Ageing
www.cpaa.sa.gov.au
(08) 8222 1891
Located at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre at Northfield, 7 Kilometres from Adelaide provides specialised physical rehabilitation, health promotion, scientific research and educational programs.
Centrelink
www.centrelink.gov.au
- Centrelink Multilingual Call: 13 1202
For languages other than English.
- Disability, Sickness and Carers: 13 2717
- Seniors Line: 13 2300
- TTY: 1800 810 586
For those who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment.
www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/index.htm
General information about payments and allowances for seniors, some of the topics include: Carers Payments, Concessions Cards, Age Pension, Rent Assistance and others.
www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/res_aged_care.htm
Useful link with general information about fees in residential care.
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres:
http://www9.health.gov.au/ccsd/
A way for all Australians to access information about community and aged care services, and for carers to obtain respite or to take a break.
For free information on services in your area, how to contact them and whether there is a cost involved.
Phone Freecall™: 1800 052 222 and 1800 059 059
Companion Card
http://www.sa.companioncard.asn.au/
Companion Card is a card issued to people with a permanent disability who require attendant care support which allows a companion to enter free of charge to participating venues and activities.
Continence Foundation of Australia
http://www.continence.org.au/
The Continence Foundation of Australia is the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel health.
Continence Resource Centre SA:
http://www.continencesa.org.au/
1300 885 886
(08) 8266 5260
Council on the Ageing (COTA):
www.cotasa.org.au
(08) 8232 0422
1800 182 324
COTA is the peak seniors’ organisation which protects and promotes the wellbeing of older people.
Country Fire Service (CFS)
www.cfs.sa.gov.au
Country Health SA
Country - Other links
Deaf Can:Do
www.deafcando.com.au
T: (08) 8223 3335
TTY:(08) 8223 6530
Assists South Australia's deaf and hard of hearing community by advocating, providing social & educational programs, support, and Auslan interpreting services.
Dementia Care Australia
www.dementiacareaustralia.com
(03) 9727 2744
An independent dementia information and education organisation specialising in supporting people with dementia, their carers, family members or friends.
Dementia Resource Guide
www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-dementia-resource-guide.htm
1800 020 103
Comprehensive guide developed by the Australian Government to help people care for those who have dementia. The Guide supports a holistic approach that considers the social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the person with dementia and those around them.
Caring for someone with dementia - Practical help sheets from Alzheimers Australia
Do you take care of someone who has Dementia?
www.racgp.org.au/dementiacarer
Diabetes SA
www.diabetessa.com.au
(08) 8234 1977
Disability Advocacy and Complaints Services of South Australia Inc
www.dacssa.org.au
(08) 8297 3500
Support people with a disability, their carers, families and associates through the provision of individual advocacy.
Disability Information and Resource Centre
www.dircsa.org.au
(08) 8236 0555
Provide a professional and friendly information and referral service to the people of South Australia.
Disability: information
www.sa.gov.au/subject/Community+Support/Disability
1300 786 117
Assist people with disabilities and their families to access the services they need to live independently in the community.
Government of South Australia (Concessions)
www.dfc.sa.gov.au/pub/Default.aspx?tabid=209
1800 307 758
A range of concessions is available from the State Government to help South Australians on low or fixed incomes with the cost of household and other expenses.
Government of South Australia (Seniors Card)
www.sa.gov.au/seniorscard
1800 819 961
Link to information and electronic application form for a Seniors Card.
Government - Local government and council contacts
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=992
GP Helpline (afterhours)
1800 022 222
If you have an urgent health concern and don't know what to do, call the after hours GP helpline for free information and assistance from a registered nurse, or medical advice from a GP if you need it. Available through healthdirect Australia, the after hours GP helpline is open when your GP may not be - at nights, on weekends and on public holidays, 365 days a year. If you don't know what to do, the after hours GP helpline will give you the reassurance and practical advice you need.
Health Direct: Health advice and information.
www.healthdirect.org.au
1800 022 222
Health Consumers Alliance of SA Inc: The Health Consumers Alliance (HCA) is the peak body for health consumers in South Australia. As an independent alliance of health consumers and health consumer organisations, they work together with their members to achieve their vision of wellbeing through health for all South Australians. Reflecting the consumer perspective. HCA promotes a holistic and integrated approach to health and wellbeing.
http://www.hcasa.asn.au/
Health Consumers of Rural and Remote Australia Inc: Health Consumers of Rural and Remote Australia is an incorporated organisation working to improve health outcomes for people living in the bush.
http://nrha.org.au/hcrra/home
Heatwave Information: Invaluable information from the SES about what to do in a heatwave.
http://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/community_safety/heatwave_information.jsp
Health Insite: Quality information on a range of health topics.
http://healthinsite.gov.au/
Extreme Heat Guide: A guide to coping and staying healthy in the heat. (from SA Health)
http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+services/ambulance+and+emergency/emergency+management+unit/extreme+heat
Human Services Finder:
www.hsfinder.sa.gov.au
Independent Living Centre: For advice regarding aids and equipment.
www.ilcaustralia.org
1300 885 886
(08) 8266 5260
Law Handbook: Summary of all the laws in South Australia.
www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au
Legal Services Commission: Information, advice and minor assistance including advice on the preparation of Enduring Power of Attorney and Guardianship.
www.lsc.sa.gov.au
1300 366 424 for Legal Help Line
8463 3555 for free half hour appointments at offices in Adelaide, Elizabeth, Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, Holden Hill, Mount Barker, Whyalla and Port Augusta.
Lifeline: 24 Hour Crisis Support
www.lifeline.org.au
13 11 14
Medicine -
NPS - be MedicineWise: NPS enables people to make better decisions about medicines and medical tests, leading to better health and economic outcomes. NPS MedicineWise tips and resources for consumers gets people thinking and helps them better interact with their health professionals and make better medicines decisions. Our Be Medicinewise campaign encourages all Australians to be medicinewise by asking the right questions of trusted information sources, including NPS and their doctor or pharmacist.
www.nps.org.au
You can:
Men
The Shed Online: "The Shed Online is an online social community for men. Like the original Men’s Sheds, The Shed Online is a place for men to socialise, network, make friends and share skills. It aims to recreate the atmosphere of “real life” Men Sheds – a safe space where men can feel confident to discuss and exchange information. The Shed Online aims to foster a sense of community and build men’s social networks."
www.theshedonline.org.au
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
Mesothelioma: Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium. Visit this website for more information about Mesothelioma.
www.mesothelioma.com
Mesothelioma Symptoms: A useful resource for those suffering from Mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com
Asbestos.com
www.asbestos.com
The Mesothelioma Center
The Mesothelioma Center is committed to being a comprehensive one-stop resource for all asbestos- and mesothelioma-related issues, from occupational exposure to treatment options.
National Relay Service: A phone solution for people who are deaf or who have a hearing or speech impairment.
www.relayservice.com.au
24 hr relay call numbers
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen (SSR): 1300 555 727
National Rural Health Alliance:
http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/?IntCatId=14
NPS - be MedicineWise: NPS enables people to make better decisions about medicines and medical tests, leading to better health and economic outcomes. NPS MedicineWise tips and resources for consumers gets people thinking and helps them better interact with their health professionals and make better medicines decisions. Our Be Medicinewise campaign encourages all Australians to be medicinewise by asking the right questions of trusted information sources, including NPS and their doctor or pharmacist.
www.nps.org.au
You can:
Office of the Public Advocate: Promotes and protects the rights of people with mental incapacity in South Australia.
www.opa.sa.gov.au
1800 066 969 (for country callers)
(08) 8342 8200
Osteoporosis Association:
www.osteoporosis.org.au
1800 242 141
(08) 8379 5345
Our Community
www.ourcommunity.com.au
Social enterprise that provides advice, tools and resources
Palliative Care - NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Palliative_Care.html#8885.
A practical guide to coping with bereavement - The information provided in the guide reflects the questions commonly asked by family and friends of someone who died while in hospital.
It includes: who to notify, arranging a funeral, responses to death and support services. The information is included in various languages, including: Arabic, Chinese Traditional, English, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Russian, Spanish and Turkish. The information is included in various languages, including: Arabic, Chinese Traditional, English, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Macedonian, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.
Palliative Care Knowledge Network - CareSearch
www.caresearch.com.au.
CareSearch is an online resource designed to help those needing relevant and trustworthy information and resources about palliative care. The website has been funded by the Australian Government as part of the National Palliative Care Program.
CareSearch DVD's
The Palliative Care Council of South Australia
www.pallcare.asn.au
202 Greenhill Rd, Eastwood, SA, 5063
(08) 8291 4137
Public Trustee: Advice, preparation and management of Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills.
www.publictrustee.sa.gov.au
(08) 8226 9200
1800 673 119
Relationships Australia
www.relationships.com.au
1300 364 277
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
www.racgp.org.au
Royal Society for the Blind:
www.rsb.org.au
(08) 8223 6222
1800 644 577
The RSB provides a full range of services and information for people who are blind or vision impaired.
Rural and Regional Health Australia: Your local health and aged care information service.
http://www.ruralhealthaustralia.gov.au/internet/rha/Publishing.nsf/Content/home
RPH Adelaide:
www.rphadelaide.org.au
RPH Adelaide Incorporated is a not-for-profit, disability service provider delivering a reading and information service to the print handicapped via radio 1197am RPH Adelaide.
RPH Australia:
www.rph.org.au
RPH Australia is the national peak body for a network of unique, independent radio reading services striving to meet the daily information needs of over three million Australians with a print disability.
SA Community, Connecting Up Australia
www.sacommunity.org
A database of South Australian community services including, but not restricted to, aged care. It includes information about government, non-government, community-based and some private sector organisations that provide services for the South Australian community in the areas of health, welfare, housing, education, community participation, information, legal services, arts and recreation.
SA Falls Prevention SA:
www.fallssa.com.au
sa.gov.au
www.sa.gov.au
sa.gov.au (Ageing with a disability)
www.sa.gov.au/subject/Community+support/Disability/Ageing+with+a+disability
Useful link with general information about support services for seniors with a disability.
sa.gov.au (seniors)
www.sa.gov.au/subject/Seniors
South Australian Government portal to aged care services and information for seniors.
SA Health:
www.sahealth.sa.gov.au
Seniors Line
13 2300
Information on age pension, deeming, income and assets tests, Financial Information Service, Pension Bonus Scheme, Pension Loans Scheme and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
The Shed Online: "The Shed Online is an online social community for men. Like the original Men’s Sheds, The Shed Online is a place for men to socialise, network, make friends and share skills. It aims to recreate the atmosphere of “real life” Men Sheds – a safe space where men can feel confident to discuss and exchange information. The Shed Online aims to foster a sense of community and build men’s social networks."
www.theshedonline.org.au
South Australia Police (SAPOL): Prevents, detects and investigates reports of crime.
www.police.sa.gov.au
131 444 to report a crime or for police assistance.
SAPOL’s Home Assist Scheme: Provides crime prevention advice and coordinates services to assist older people and those with a disability, to safely remain in their own home.
www.police.sa.gov.au
Tel. 8204 2817
Seniors Information Service:
www.seniors.asn.au
(08) 8168 8776
The Seniors Information Service aims to maximise the independence and improve the quality of life of seniors by providing access to free information about the services and facilities available to them.
seniors.gov.au
www.seniors.gov.au
1800 500 853
Seniors.gov.au provides a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians.
SES: Extreme Heat Plan
SES: Heatwave Information
Surviving the Maze
www.survivingthemaze.org.au
Information sheets for carers and families of older people.
Veterans Affairs
For those people eligible for Department of Veterans' Affairs assistance.
www.dva.gov.au
133 254
From regional Australia, call Freecall™ 1800 555 254.
Weather
Bureau of Meteorology
www.bom.gov.au
Weather & warnings, climate information and water information.
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