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Local Government Age Well Kingborough
Details of Kingborough Council's initiative for seniors in the municipality. Includes progam and event information, the Kingborough Positive Ageing Plan, and useful community links
Commonwealth Government Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR)
Information on the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing's current ACAR, and previous round results. ACAR provides funding for residential and community aged care places, and capital grants
Commonwealth Government Aged Care Australia
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing site providing comprehensive information on government and non-government aged care services and resources. Includes information on aged care hotline
Commonwealth Government Aged care complaints scheme news
Australian Government blog site for up-to-date information on reforms to the operation of the Aged Care Complaints Scheme
Commonwealth Government Aged payments and services
Links to Australian Government information on payments and services available to support the aged
State Government Aurora Energy discounts and concessions
Information on the concessions available to Aurora Energy's residential customers, including the Life Support System Discount. Links to the Pensioner and Health Care Card Discount Application Form
Commonwealth Government Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities, and those who provide care and services. They provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally or interstate
Commonwealth Government Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards
A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card helps reduce the cost of prescription medicines if you are of Age Pension age, but do not qualify for Age Pension
Local Government Huon Valley Council: aged care services FAQ
Details of a range of home and community based services and recreational services for seniors in this municipality
Local Government Huon Valley Council: independent living units for seniors
Details of aged care units in the Huon Valley operated by the Huon Valley Council
Local Government Manor Gardens Club
Manor Gardens Club is a purpose-built day respite centre for aged people, located in Kingston, southern Tasmania. It offers experienced care in a home-like environment
Commonwealth Government Older Australians (Department of Human Services)
Information and services for older Australians including payments, online services and estimators, assistance and programs
State Government Older persons
Tasmanian Government information for Tasmanian Seniors including the Seniors Card, a concessions guide and link to the Tasmanian Plan for positive ageing
Commonwealth Government Seniors (Australian Government)
Links to Australian Government web sites providing information and resources for seniors
Commonwealth Government Seniors (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs)
Information on Australian Government programs, services, benefits and payments, and resources delivered by FaHCSIA that work to support seniors
State Government Seniors Card
Details of the Seniors Card which allows government and business discounts for Tasmanians over 60 not in paid employment of more than 20 hours per week. Includes application and business registration information
State Government Seniors Card: Directory
Search the Tasmanian Seniors Card Directory which lists businesses and government services offering discounts and savings to Seniors Card holders.
Commonwealth Government Seniors.gov.au
Australian Government portal providing a single point of access to Government and non-government information and services for Australians over 50
State Government State Revenue Office: for pensioners
State Revenue Office information on exemptions and remissions available to pensioners
State Government Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline
Details on the Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline which is a service operated on the behalf of the Tasmanian Government by Advocacy Tasmania. Also links to Government strategies and resources as part of a program to prevent elder abuse in Tasmania
State Government Tasmanian Government concessions
Guide to State Government concessions and discounts on the cost of government services, available to the broader community and to those on low or fixed incomes, those with a disability and their carers, seniors, veterans, widows, sole parents and students
State Government Tasmanian plan for positive ageing: second five year plan
Information on the policy framework for actions by the Tasmanian Government, local government and individuals to support positive ageing. Includes links to the document "Time to be living well: Tasmanian plan for positive ageing: second five year plan"

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