Useful links
SENIORS AND CONSUMER LINKS
- Australian Council of Social Services
About Seniors Australia’s most comprehensive Seniors’ web site
covering government department and health organisations as well
as lifestyle interests such as sport, hobbies, computers and travelConsumers Online
Information for consumer protectionEthnic Communities Council of Queensland
represents the interests of the many and varied ethnic communities in Queensland to enrich the broader Queensland communit through the participation and involvement of people from diverse backgrounds.FIDO (Financial Information Delivered Online)
ASIC’s (Australian Securities and Investmen Commission) financial tips and safety checks for investors and consumersGreypath
The only genuine ‘portal’ for seniors and retirees in Australia is a great starting point for new users and carries a vast storehouse of sites of interest to seniors. It has a national chat room designed to make it easy for new users to meet other people around the country and overseas.HACC
The Home and Community Care project.QCC
The Queensland Council of Carers.QCOSS
The Queensland Council of Social Services.
Seniors Enquiry Line
Linking you to Queensland-wide information on community services for seniors.SeniorsNet Association Inc
The first SeniorsNet in Australia, seniors helping seniors to use computers and the internet.Seniors Search
A site specifically for the over 50’s with great links and useful ads.HOUSING RELATED LINKS
QCHC
The Queensland Community Housing CoalitionHome Assist/Secure
A program designed to help keep older, disabled and frail people in their own homes for longer
HEALTH/MEDICINE
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Consumers’ Health Forum
This site has a huge range of links to other health related sites covering general and specialty health interests.
LIFESTYLE AND LEISURE
Brisbane City Life - What’s On
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT LINKS
Department of Families (Queensland)
Queensland Department of Families with information and links to help you plan your retirement lifestyleQueensland Government Archives
This is the access site for searches of State archival material.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LINKS
Australian Commonwealth Government
Department of Family and Community Services
Department of Health and Aged Care Department of Veteran’s Affairs Disability - Assistance NICRI
The National Information Centre on Retirement Investment
INTERNATIONAL SENIORS LINKS
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
A site with a comprehensive selection of information and links.National Council of Aging
this is a US private, non-profit association committed “to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being and contributions of older persons and to enhancing the field of aging through leadership and service, education and advocacy.Seniors News a list of on-line American magazines for older people.
POLITICAL PARTIES
WEL
The Women’s Electoral Lobby.Communist Party of Australia