Links for seniors

General

Get health advice from qualified staff 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84 - local call)
My Aged Care (Australian Government Department of Social Services) or call 1800 200 422
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland represent seniors and provide community programs or call 07 3316 2999
Home Assist Secure—home support and housing assists with housing related difficulties or call 13 QGOV (13 7468)
Dietitians Australia provides information about food, health and wellbeing or call 1800 812 942
NPS MedicineWise—Medicines Line or call 1300 MEDICINE (1300 633 424)
LifeTec Queensland provide solutions to everyday life activities or call 1300 LIFETEC (1300 543 383)

You and your Power Wheelchair Information Booklet (PDF 654 kB)—a guide to registration, insurance, maintenance and repair and other useful tips for power wheelchair users
Travelling with a wheelchair or mobility scooter—the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has developed resources to assist users of mobility devices such as wheelchairs and mobility scooters

Protecting the Rights of Older Australians—the Australian Government is committed to preventing and responding to the abuse of older people (elder abuse)
Queensland Police Service—safety and security advice for older people including suggestions about personal alarms, better security at home and when out and about
Queensland Government Safety and Protection for seniors—get relevant information to assist seniors safety and protection information
Stop Elder Abuse—elder abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person
Scams—Seniors Enquiry Line—stay informed about current scams and put protections in place to reduce the risk of losing money or personal information

Last updated: 3 August 2021