Government Sites
Links to Federal and State Government Departments dealing with ageing and age care issues.
Department of Health and Ageing seeks to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through a world-class health system. Their website contains information on the Department's policies, programs and services. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information. Their mission is to provide better health and wellbeing for Australians through better health and welfare statistics and information. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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Seniors Gov Au is the Australian Government's premier source of information for Australians over 50. It provides a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) exists to serve members of Australia's veteran and defence force communities, war widows and widowers, widows and dependents, through programs of care, compensation, commemoration and defence support services. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) is responsible for improving service delivery and providing opportunities for older people and people with a disability to assist them to participate fully in community life and to improve their quality of life. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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Age Care Victoria The Victorian State Government Aged Care website contains information relating to Aged Care programs, policies and services for both professionals and the public. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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The Queensland Department of Communities encourages independence and diversity for older Queenslanders and works with the community, industry and government to promote the interests and issues of older people. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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The Office for the Ageing (OFTA) is part of the South Australia Department for Families. Our ageing population is an opportunity for South Australia to be a leader in policy making and tackle real issues for older people, while benefiting the whole community. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP) The Western Australian Department of Health implements the ACAP in collaboration with the Australian Government, providing older Western Australians and their carers' access to services tailored to their needs when the older person is no longer able to manage living at home without assistance. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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The Tasmanian Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) consists of nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and other health professionals. ACATs help frail older people and their carers work out what kind of care will best meet their needs. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service (ACRS) The Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service (ACRS) integrates ACT Health's aged care and rehabilitation services, with the ultimate goal of improving service quality and accessibility. Click here or on the adjacent image to link to their web site. |
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