Useful Links
Government Links
Ageing Research Online
Ageing Research Online provides access to information on ageing, relevant policy responses, research initiatives and much more.
Seniors Portal
Seniors Portal enhances the quality of life for older Australians through access to a wide range of online information and services dealing with active and healthy ageing, including finances, planning, retirement, health, housing, rights and aged care options in Australia , for older people, their carers, family and friends.
Aged Care Australia
Aged Care Australia provides the community with access to government and non-government information and services. It will help the community to make informed decisions about aged care options for themselves and their family members.
Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office is the Government's principal revenue collection agency, and is part of the Treasurer's portfolio. Their role is to manage and shape tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
Centrelink
Centrelink is an Australian Government statutory agency, which delivers a range of Commonwealth services to the Australian community to assist people to become self-sufficient and support those in need.
MoneySmart
The MoneySmart website is run by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and offers free, independent guidance on dealing with the ups and downs of life: losing your job, divorce or separation, buying a home, losing your partner and many more.
Department of Health and Ageing
The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.
Health Insite
This site provides a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.
Jobwise
The Jobwise website has been developed as part of the Australian Government’s Mature Age Employment and Workplace Strategy (MAEWS). The MAEWS seeks to improve the labour force participation of mature age Australians as a key strategy for managing the impact of demographic change.
Australian Pensions
Do you, or someone you know, receive a pension? Visit this website for more information on recent changes to Australian pensions
National Companion Card Scheme
This scheme enables eligible people with disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their attendant carer.
Other Links
Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association
Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) exists to support seniors enjoy information technology - to become computer literate at their own pace, in a non-threatening environment and to have fun whilst doing so.
Adult Learning Australia
Adult Learning Australia (ALA) is a not-for-profit peak body for Adult and Community Education field/s, with both organizational and individual members in all States and Territories.
Alzheimer's Australia
Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for Australians living with dementia.
Beyond Blue
Information about Beyondblue: the national depression initiative.
Consumer Affairs Victoria
Information on Retirement Villages including contracts, fees and charges, disputes and tips on choosing a Retirement Village.
Eva Bennett
Inspirational trainer, professional speaker and author Eva Bennett's book, So What Do We Do Now? The Baby Boomers Guide to Enjoying Retirement, is a road map to take the anxiety out of preparing for this major life change.
NICRI
The National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) is a free, independent, confidential service which aims to improve the level and quality of investment information provided to people with modest savings who are investing for retirement or facing redundancy.
Nutrition Australia
Nutrition Australia provides nutrition education programs for all age groups. You can access free information on this web site or view the publications order form. Booklets for sale at a small cost include Adding Life to Your Years; Food for a Healthy Heart; and many other nutrition topics.
Olderworkers.com.au
Australia's leading job board for mature age jobseekers.
Seniors Card
All State and Territory Seniors Card office contacts.
Silverpeers
Silverpeers is an Australian website designed by pensioners for pensioners with a focus on keeping the brain active and alert.
Superannuated Commonwealth Officers' Association
The Superannuated Commonwealth Officers’ Association (SCOA) is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation which advocates for retired public servants in a wide range of policy areas, including superannuation, taxation, health and seniors’ concessions.
Triple 0 Card
Provides emergency contact and medical alert info to next of kin or emergency contacts. Useful for elderly people, people travelling away from home, or with medical conditions/allergies. Offering an extensive range of ID products.
Working Connections
Operated by National Seniors' Victorian Office, this service provides job search advice, training and limited job matching and referral services for people over 50 in Victoria who find themselves on the outer when it comes to finding ongoing employment.
Disclaimer: These links are for the convenience of users and National Seniors Australia is not responsible for the availability or content of these external sites, nor does National Seniors endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products, services, or information described or offered at these sites.