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Seniors' Sites Brisbane and QLD

• Anti-Discrimination Commission can help if you've been discriminated against in employment, education and many other areas.  
• Arthritis Queensland incorporating Osteoporosis Queensland
• Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League (QLD)
  The APSL is an organisation that provides services, undertakes research and lobbies government and non-government organisations on behalf of the elderly and others who may be receiving pensions or superannuation funds as a major source of income.
• Brisbane City Council - Seniors
  Provides information on the Council Cab and Library services for seniors, Senior's Week and other events. 
• Brisbane Seniors Online - Open to over 50's we mentor computer use to our members in their own homes.  
• Council of the Aging (COTA) Queensland aims to mobilise older people, those who work with them, governments, and the community towards achieving well-being and social justice for all older people.  
• Improving the Odds is an internet-based treatment program that has been developed to assist problem gamblers to either control or abstain from gambling. Participation in the Improving the Odds program is free and those involved can withdraw at any time. It involves 6 sessions online, once a week for six weeks. Participants can complete the program in the privacy of their own home and will be provided with regular feedback on their progress throughout the program. Participants will be asked to complete a confidential questionnaire and a telephone interview at the beginning of the program, and again at three, six and 12 month intervals after its completion. More information and contact details are on the website.  
• Office of the Adult Guardian
  The role of the Adult Guardian is to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired capacity.
• Older People Speak Out
  OPSO is an independent, free-spirited group with the experience, knowledge and qualifications to speak out on older people.
• Older Women's Network (QLD)
  Our vision is for members to gain new friends, self-confidence, self-esteem, new interests and ideas as well as reducing isolation changing family circumstances may cause.
• Ozcare
  Ozcare is a leading not for profit organisation that provides a wide range of health and community services throughout Queensland.
• Patient Travel Subsidy scheme (PTSS)
  Subsidies are available to help patients in isolated areas gain access to medical care
• The Public Advocate
• The Public Trustee Office of Queensland
  The Public Trust Office is a self-funded State Government agency that provides Queenslanders with financial, trustee, legal, property and associated services
• Queensland Department of Communities - Seniors includes information on Senior's Card and other issues from the Dept of Families, Youth & Community Care.  
• Queensland Health
• Queensland Seniors' Inquiry Line
• The Spring Hill Branch of Relationships Australia (Qld) provides a variety of services including relationship counselling (to both individuals, couples or families), educational programs such as Before and After baby: Bettering Your Bonds; Building Better Relationships (for couples wanting to enhance and enrich their relationship); For the Best of Your Life to Come (for those over 40 years of age); and Over 60s, Ageing as You Choose. Family Violence Programs for women, include one day workshops relating to Assertiveness, Communication, Self Esteem, Emotional Abuse and Boundaries. Also provided is a no charge, 8-week Women's Group "When Loving Hurts" for women who are in, or have been in, abusive/ violent relationships. For men, a 15 week program "Alternatives to Aggression" is available to men who have used violent or abusive behaviour toward their female partner. The Branch also provides a free gambling help service as well as a free gambling related financial counselling service. A relationship counselling service is also now being provided by Relationships Australia in the western suburbs of Brisbane.
• Seniors Card - Queensland Government
  
• Wesley Mission Brisbane, an outreach of the Albert Street Uniting Church, is one of Brisbane's longest-established welfare ministries. It provides care and comfort and support to thousands of men, women and children through a network of Aged Care facilities and community services throughout the greater Brisbane region. 
  
• See also Hospitals & Medical Services in Brisbane

Seniors' Sites Australia

• About Seniors - Australia wide information for seniors.
• Accreditation reports - Details of individual aged care facilities accreditation reports.
• Advocare
• Aged Care Assessment Team (Dept.of Health and Ageing) Aged Care Assessment Teams assess your specific care and health needs and advise you on what type of Australian Government funded services you need to help you continue living in your home or whether you should enter an aged care home.
• Aged Rights Advocacy Service - Information, advice and support regarding the rights of older people.
• Alzheimer's Australia
• Arthritis Australia - One in six Australians – that's more than 3.4 million people - has arthritis. Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organisation in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory
• Australian Association of Gerontology - Interested in understanding and managing the impact of ageing in Australian society
• Australian Retired Persons Association - Support, advice, and practical help for senior Australians in work or active retirement
• Australian Government Aged Care Information
• Baby Boomers' Life Change - Our site is designed to be a "One stop shop" where you can find useful information on the fun and adventure areas as well as the more serious issues you might have to face.
• Brain Australia - Mission - reduce the incidence and impact of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system through the provision of support, community education and research.
• Cancer Council Australia
• Centrelink
• Community Visitors Scheme - National program that provides companionship to socially isolated people living in Australian Government-funded aged care homes.
• COTA - Connecting Over 50s throughout Australia, formerly known as Council on the Ageing, is an independent consumer organisation run by and for senior Australians.
• Department of Health and Ageing
• Department of Veteran's Affairs
• Diabetes Australia is a not-for-profit organisation reliant on community support. All funds raised on behalf of the organisation are re-invested into research, health services, provision of self-management products and services, and public awareness.
• DPS Publishing Pty Ltd - Aged care publishing specialist.
• Elder Abuse (Helpline) - The EAPU operates a state-wide telephone information, support and referral service for anyone experiencing abuse or witnessing the abuse of an older person
• Family and Community Services - The Family and Community Services portfolio is responsible for a broad range of social policy issues affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families, communities and individuals.
• Grandparenting - Centrelink - For grandparents with the responsibility of caring for a children
• Grey Path - Information, activities and special interests. Goal is to "Empower seniors and enrich the quality of our lives."
• Heart Foundation - As Australia's leading heart health charity, the National Heart Foundation of Australia carries out life-saving work in research, prevention and education to reduce the loss and suffering caused by cardiovascular disease.
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
• Legacy Australia - A uniquely Australian organisation established in 1923 by ex-servicemen dedicated to the task of caring for the widows and dependants of deceased comrades, whether they died on active service or later in civilian life.
• Meals on Wheels Australia
• Medicare Australia - Medicare provides access to: free treatment as a public (Medicare) patient in a public hospital; free or subsidised treatment by practitioners such as doctors, including specialists, participating optometrists or dentists (specified services only)
• Medicine Line - Independent and accurate information about the safe and effective use of medicines
• National Association of Community Legal Centres - Community Legal Centres are independent organisations who provide legal advice and advocacy for a wide range of people in the community, especially people on low incomes or who are otherwise disadvantaged.
• National Information Centre for Retirement Investments Inc.
• National Public Toilet Map - Locations of public toilets around Australia.
• National Prescribing Service - National Prescribing Service (NPS) is a member-based organisation providing accurate, balanced, evidence-based information and services to health professionals and the community on Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).
• National Seniors Association - National Seniors is a not-for-profit membership based community organisation
• Probus Clubs - Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired men and women who join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
• Royal Flying Doctor Service - The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is a not-for-profit charitable service providing aeromedical emergency and primary health care services together with communication and education assistance to people who live, work and travel in regional and remote areas.
• Rural Health
• Seniors.gov.au - the Commonwealth Government's online source for all Australians over 50.
• Seniors' Info Links - Provides links to sites for seniors covering health, financial, transport, advocacy, care and other information
• St John Ambulance Australia - St John Ambulance Australia is a self-funding charitable organisation, active in all States and Territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. Website provides first aid quick reference for emergencies.
• Superannuated Commonwealth Officer's Association Inc - SCOA represents the interests of retirees from the Commonwealth public sector.
• Superannuation Complaints Tribunal - The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) is an independent Tribunal set up by the Commonwealth Government to deal with complaints about: superannuation funds, annuities and deferred annuities; and Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA's) .
• Telstra Disability Equipment Program
• The Therapeutic Goods Administration - A general introduction to the regulatory process for medicines in Australia
• The Benevolent Society - We are an independent, secular, not-for-profit organisation with a long history of working with communities to create positive change. Find out more about our work with women, children, families, older people and communities - and how you can get involved.
• U3A - University of the Third Age - offers short courses covering a range of interests for older people who want to study online, and many other useful resources.

Useful online stores

• BadBacks has articles, discussion forums and a range of traditional & alternative back care products to help relieve injury or chronic pain conditions and help healing. They also have preventative products and relief for people (like me) who spend a lot of time sitting at computers.  
   
• Capers Bookstore specialises in women's health. Categories include:  

  • Breastfeeding and Breast Health

  • Grief and Loss

  • Nutrition and Complementary Therapies

  • Women's Health and Menopause

  • Women's Interests