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Government resources for seniors

Government websites and other organisations who support Seniors

Government resources for seniors are listed here by region, including some state and some federal departments.

Click here for U.K.and U.S.A resources

AUSTRALIA

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FOR SENIORS

http://www.Centrelink.gov.au

http://www.facs.gov.au
FaHCSIA is responsible for social policies and support
affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families.

http://www.dva.gov.au

http://www.dva.gov.au
Department of Veterans' Affairs

http://www.community.gov.au/

http://www.seniors.gov.au

http://www.vic.gov.au

http://www.tas.gov.au/

Also look at the ‘Age Page’ of the Community Services section of your local phone directory for many useful phone numbers of Commonwealth and State Government departments in your area plus numbers for other community groups, Home and Community Care (HACC), Aged Care Assessment Teams and other helpful organisations.

Also google your local council’s web site for community information, community centres and phone numbers.

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

http://www.nationalseniors.com.au
ARPA Over 50s Association

http://www.nashos.org.au
National Servicemen’s Association of Australia Inc.

http://u3aonline.edna.edu.au/
U3A (University of the Third Age)

http://www.rotary.org.au/
Rotary Australia

http://www.rsl.org.au/
Returned & Services League Of Australia (RSL)

http://probus.com.au/
Probus Clubs - PROBUS is an association for active retirees who join together in clubs.

http://www.nationalseniors.com.auNational Seniors Association

http://www.legacy.com.au
Legacy Australia

http://www.nicri.org.au/National Information Centre on Retirement Investment (NICRI)

http://www.ala.asn.au/Learning Circles Australia

http://www.independentretirees.com/
Association Of Independent Retirees Ltd (AIR)

http://www.retirementvillagesaust.com.au
The Retirement Village

U.S.A.

Senior Citizens' Resources. Official information and services from the U.S. government and other resources.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FOR SENIORS

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml

Benefits for Veterans

Home loan guaranty

Housing for Veterans

Passenger Discounts for Veterans

Administration on Aging

Access America for Seniors

National Council of Senior Citizens

Medicare

Department of Health and Human Services

American Association of Retired Persons

National Senior Citizens Law Center

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults Offers tips to those 65 years old and over for eating to ward off disease and increasing overall well-being

Meals on Wheels Association of America

Menopause and Weight Gain

Nutrition After Fifty: Tips and RecipesAmerican Institute for Cancer Research.

share info on Home Helpers, Retirement thru Nursing Homes

Information about elder Law (Elderlaw)

Articles, networking, and research information on parent-grandparent issues.

Psychology Information Online: Depression in Seniors

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

National part-time, temporary, and full-time employment.

SeniorDiscounts.comProvides a nationwide listing of senior discounts for restaurants, lodging, travel, entertainment, and more.http://www.seniordiscounts.com

Guide to Sex and Aging

Family History

Check the Weather

Informative and entertaining radio show for seniors.

Dating for Seniors

Computers Made Easy for Senior Citizens

Seniors Vacation and Home Exchange

OASISNonprofit organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults through education, health promotion, and volunteer service.

CARP - Fifty Plus Net Home of The Canadian Association of Retired Persons.

Senior Friend FinderFeaturing chat, a listings search, and members arranged by location.