Useful Links
The following links are provided for the benefit of visitors to our website. COTA (WA) cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information contained in these sites.
Aged Care & Carers
Aged and Community Services Australia- The national peak body represnting over 1,100 church, charitable and community based organisations providing accomodation and care services to over 700,000 older people, people with a diasbility and their carers.
Carers Australia- Carers WA is a not-for-profit community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 250,000 family carers living in Western Australia.
Health
Alzheimer's Association WA- The peak body in Australia providing support and advocacy for the 257,000 Australians living with dementia.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare- Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
Australian Women's Health Network- A peak organisation for women's health in Australia. AWHN is a not-for-profit network run primarily by volunteers to maintain and advance a national voice on women's health through advocacy and information sharing
beyond blue- The national depression initiative. Beyondblue's main aim is to increase community awareness of depression. The website provides access to information about depression.
Department of Health and Ageing- The Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) has a diverse set of responsibilities, which is reflected in our Vision statement: Better health and active ageing for all Australians. DOHA's portfolios include; population health, aged care, access to medical services, primary care and much more.
Grandma's Not Happy- Find out about the changes to the Cataract Surgery Rebate.
Health Consumers Council- The Health Consumers' Council (HCC) is an independent community based organisation, representing the consumers' voice in health policy, planning, research and service delivery.
HealthInsite- This site is sponsored by the Australian Government and provides quality information on health topics.
Heart Attack Facts- An informatative website developed by the Heart Foundation aimed at raising awareness about heart attacks and to provide information on identifying the symptoms.
Living Is For Everyone- The Commonwealth Government's Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) website is a world class suicide and self-harm prevention resource. Dedicated to providng the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their own lives in Australia, the LIFE website is designed for people across the community who are involved in suicide and self-harm prevention activities.
Mesothelioma Web- One of the most comprehensive sites on asbestos and mesothelioma, providing information and support to those who have been exposed to asbestos.
Stay on Your Feet WA- Everyone is at risk of falling, but older people are more at risk of serious injury from falls. But more falls are caused by health or lifestyle factors and they can be provented. This website provides information to help you avoid falls.
Housing and Age Friendly Environments
Creating Age Friendly Environments- A resource for developers, designers, engineers, project managers, planners and architects.
Housing Choices for the Over 55's- Part of the Department of Commerce / Consumer Protection webiste which provides information on the various housing options for people over 55 years.
Retirement Accomodation- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission website
WA Retirement Complexes Residents Association- A not-for-profit organsation, formed to provide a voice for the residents of Western Australian retirement villages.
Legal Services
Advocare- Advocare is an independant advocacy agency which advocates and protects the rights and best interests of people living in aged care facilities, people receiving community care services and people not currently receiving these services but who are eligible for them.
Looking for Legal Advice? One of these organisation may be able to help you out!
Research on Ageing
Centre for Research on Ageing (Curtin University of Technology)- The Centre is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older persons through a multidisciplinary research approach. Particular focus areas include; Aged Care Services, Health in Ageing and Dementia.
Western Australian Centre for Health & Ageing- A not for profit organisation that provides information on the latest health and ageing research and a range of educational resources.
Retirement Planning and Financial Services
Centrelink- Centrelink delivers services, programs and payments for Australian government departments. The Centrelink website can make it easier for you to explore your options, know what questions to ask and find out more about how we can help you.
FuelWatch- Provides information on fuel prices in Western Australia. This site also has a page which allows you to search for service stations which provide driveway service.
MyLifeChange- All the Information you'll need when planning your retirement.
Seniors Card- Information about eligibilty for and benefits of the Western Australian Seniors Card.
Sport, Recreation and Leisure
Add Life to Your Years- A directory of sport and recreation activities for adults.
Brain Fitness Program- Alzheimer's Australia WA has launched a new Brain Fitness Initiative that has bee scientifically proven to improve a persons ability to think faster, focus better and remember more. This website provides more information on this program.
Have-A-Go News- WA's premier newspaper for the over 45's and supporter of Living Longer Living Stronger
Loftus Community Centre- A not-for-profit community centre offering a range of activities for seniors, including the Spring into Life Program and the Platinum Club.
YMCA Perth- YMCA Perth is a supporter of the Living Longer Living Stronger Program and provides a wide range of services to the community.
Transport updates
Perth City Link Rail Project is a Federal, State and Local Government project to redevelop the heart of Perth. The project is designed to reconnect the city centre with Northbridge for the first time in more than 100 years by sinking public transport infrastructure to deliver a new destination for the city. Pedestrian underpass and Perth Station Platform 5 Changes factsheets are available. For additional information contact InfoLine 13 62 13 or visit www.perthcitylink.wa.gov.au
International Links:
AgeUK- The Age UK Group works to improve later life for everyone by providing life-enhancing services and vital support in the United Kingdom.
Singapore Action Group of Elders- The Singapore Action Group of Elders (SGAE) is a non-profit, non-religious and multi-ethnic Voluntary Welfare Organisation. SAGE'S mission is to promote the continual growth and development of Seniors through their programs and services.
AARP- American Association of Retired Persons, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organisation that helps people 50 years and over improve the quality of their lives.
If you find any of these links are not working please contact COTA WA so we can correct the problem.