Useful Organisations
There are many organisations to support our loved seniors’ lifestyle. We have listed some here that may point you in the right direction at times when you need information or a little extra help.
Health
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Arthritis Australia
- Asthma Australia
- Australian Dental Association
- Australian Hearing
- Australian Psychological Society
- Bladder Bowel Organisation
- Cancer Council NSW
- Continence Foundation of Australia in NSW Inc
- COVID-19 Advice for Seniors
- Deaf Society NSW
- Dementia Australia
- Dementia Support Australia
- National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
- Diabetes Education Service – Hornsby Ku-ring-gai hospital
- Health Direct
- Hearing Matters Australia
- Heart Foundation
- Immunisation for Seniors
- Kidney Health Australia
- Know Your Bones Assessment Tool
- Medicines Line
- My Joint Pain
- National Asthma Organisation
- NPS MedicineWise
- NSW Health
- Osteoporosis Australia
- Occupational Therapy Australia
- Pain Australia – Pain prevention and management in older people
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Speech Pathology Australia
- Stroke Foundation Australia
- Stroke Recovery Association NSW
- The Heart Foundation
- The Lung Foundation Australia
- Vision Australia
- Willoughby Wellness Centre
Mental Health
- Aged Care Mental Health
- Extended Care Older Persons Mental Hlth Rehab Unit – Lavender House
- Head to Health
- NSW Health – Specialist Mental Health for Older People
Support
Palliative Care
Everyday Life
- Australian Securities Investment Commission
- Be Connected – Every Australian Online
- Cost of Living Travel Vouchers
- COVID-19 Hotline
- COVID-19 Advice for Seniors
- Do Not Call Register
- Do Not Knock Register
- Emergency Pet Card – NSW Trustee & Guardian
- Grandparent Advisers – Human Services
- Home Modification Information Clearinghouse
- Hornsby Council – Home Support & Aged Care
- Lane Cove Council – A Guide for Older Seniors Living in the Lane Cove Area
- Mobility Parking Scheme
- Mobility Scooters Road Rules
- Mosman Council – Neighbour Aid / Social Support
- NSW Falls Prevention Network
- NSW Government Concessions
- NSW Meals on Wheels
- NSW Transport Travel Vouchers
- Older Drivers
- On the Road 65Plus
- Pensioners Card
- Seniors Card
- Stay Smart Online
- The National Public Toilet Map
Helpful Support
- ACSA (Aged and Community Services Association)
- Advance Care Planning
- Australian Men’s Shed Association
- Carer Gateway
- Carers NSW Australia
- Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
- Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
- COTA NSW – Council of the Aging
- COVID-19 Advice for Seniors
- COVID-19 Hotline
- Dept of Veteran’s Affairs – Navigating Aged Care
- Go Volunteer
- Good Company
- Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
- Hornsby Hospital Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP)
- Heart Failure Service Program (MACARF Program)
- Independent Living Centre NSW
- Links to agencies that provide services
- Meaningful Ageing
- Memory Clinics – RNSH
- Memory Problems – Information for people with Dementia and their carers
- NCOSS (Council of Social Service of NSW)
- NSW Fair Trading – Retirement Village Living Guide
- NSW Fair Trading – Prospective Resident Checklist
- NSW Meals on Wheels Association
- Osteoarthritis Chronic Care (OACCP) RNSH
- Our Community
- Preparing to be assigned a Home Care Package
- Recovery Station Aged Care Services
- Red Cross Aged Care Services
- Retirement Village Residents Association (RVRA)
- Speak My Language
- Tender Loving Cuisine
- Transitional Aged Care Program
- Transition to Residential Aged Care Facility
- Translating & Interpreting Services
- Volunteering Australia