A-Z Useful Contacts
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [Other]
AGL Electricity
| Phone: | 13 12 45 |
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| Address: | Locked Bag 1837 ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 |
| Website: | www.agl.com.au |
| Email: | Visit website to lodge an email |
AGL (Australian Gas Light Co) is a provider of gas and electricity across Australia. It also provides an advisory and installation service for major appliances. The NSW Government funds rebates on power and water for nominated pensioners. Phone for more information.
ALANON
| Phone: | (02) 9279 3600 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | GPO Box 3082 SYDNEY NSW 2001 |
| Website: | www.alanon.alateen.org.au |
| Email: | agso@alphalink.com.au |
Alanon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of someone who is close to them.
ARPA Over 50s Association Ltd
| Phone: | (02) 9489 3023 |
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| Website: | www.over50sonline.com.au |
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ARPA Over 50s Association is a national, non-profit organisation witch aims to help people aged over 50 achieve a fulfilling life; inform & advise them on a range of financial, health & lifestyle options; & monitor changes in relevant legislation & public attitudes.
Abbeyfield Australia
| Phone: | (03) 9419 8222 |
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| Fax: | (03) 9419 8575 |
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| Address: | P.O. Box 1293 Collingwood VIC 3066 |
| Website: | www.abbeyfield.org.au |
| Email: | admin@abbeyfield.org.au |
There are three Abbeyfield Houses in NSW communities (Orange, Wagga & Charingfield) and one in the ACT - all providing affordable, supportive accommodation for older people. Phone for more information, or visit the Abbeyfield website.
Adult Learning Australia
| Phone: | (02) 6274 9500 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 6274 9513 |
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| Address: | GPO Box 260 CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601 |
| Website: | www.ala.asn.au |
| Email: | Not available |
Adult Learning Australia is a not-for-profit organisation which provides education in a range of ways, in diverse community settings. It offers workplace training and has a strong interest in the contribution learning makes to active ageing in the community.
Aged & Community Services Australia
| Phone: | (03) 9686 3460 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (03) 9686 3453 |
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| Address: | Level One, 36 Albert Road STH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 |
| Website: | http://www.agedcare.asn.au/ |
| Email: | agedcare@vicnet.net.au |
ACSA is a peak body which represents the community care sector including church-run & not-for-profit services. Community care is the clear preference of most older people. It is a growing industry & will be a significant factor in supporting older people to remain at home.
Aged Care Complaints Resolution Scheme
| Phone: | 1800 550 552 |
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| Address: | GPO Box 9848 Your Capital City |
| Website: | www.health.gov.au |
| Email: | Visit website to send an email. |
The Aged Care Complaints Resolution Scheme is available to anyone wanting to make a complaint about a Commonwealth-funded aged care service (residential or community care). Either call, or lodge your complaint on-line.
Alcoholics Anonymous
| Phone: | (02) 9599 8866 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 9599 8844 |
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| Website: | www.aa.org.au |
| Email: | national.office@aa.org.au |
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope that they may solve their common problem & help others to recover from alcoholism.The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Membership is free.
Arthritis Foundation of NSW
| Phone: | (02) 9683 1622 |
| Freecall: | 1800 011 041 |
| Fax: | (02) 9683 1633 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Locked Bag 16 Post Office NORTH PARRAMATTA NSW 2151 |
| Website: | www.arthritisnsw.org.au |
| Email: | info@arthritisnsw.org.au |
Arthritis NSW is a registered charity that provides education & services to people with arthritis in NSW, to improve their quality of life. It has 7000 members & 50 branches/support groups, & represents both people with arthritis & the health professionals involved with treating them.
Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) - Gosford/Wyong
| Phone: | (02) 4342 2922 |
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| Address: | GOSFORD/WYONG |
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Assistance with Care & Housing for the Aged assists older people who are homeless or in insecure housing to find appropriate housing with care options. Funded by the Australian Government, services can include short-term assistance with daily living activities, support for people who are socially isolated & one-off transport for appointments.
Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) - Liverpool
| Phone: | (02) 9821 3499 |
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| Address: | LIVERPOOL |
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Assistance with Care & Housing for the Aged assists older people who are homeless or in insecure housing to find appropriate housing with care options. Funded by the Australian Government, services can include short-term assistance with daily living activities, support for people who are socially isolated & one-off transport for appointments.
Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) - Marrickville/Ashfield
| Phone: | (02) 9568 8034 |
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| Address: | MARRICKVILLE/ASHFIELD |
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Assistance with Care & Housing for the Aged assists older people who are homeless or in insecure housing to find appropriate housing with care options. Funded by the Australian Government, services can include short-term assistance with daily living activities, support for people who are socially isolated & one-off transport for appointments.
Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) - North Coast
| Phone: | (02) 6568 2522 |
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| Address: | NTH COAST |
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Assistance with Care & Housing for the Aged assists older people who are homeless or in insecure housing to find appropriate housing with care options. Funded by the Australian Government, services can include short-term assistance with daily living activities, support for people who are socially isolated & one-off transport for appointments.
Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) - Wollongong
| Phone: | (02) 4251 1759 |
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| Address: | WOLLONGONG |
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Assistance with Care & Housing for the Aged assists older people who are homeless or in insecure housing to find appropriate housing with care options. Funded by the Australian Government, services can include short-term assistance with daily living activities, support for people who are socially isolated & one-off transport for appointments.
Assocation of Friends and Relatives of the Mentally Ill
| Phone: | (02) 9805 1833 |
| Freecall: | 1800 655 198 |
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| Website: | www.arafmi.nsw.org.au |
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Association of Independent Retirees
| Phone: | (02) 4571 3285 |
| Freecall: | 1800 777 324 |
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| Website: | www.independentretirees.com |
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The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) represents the views of fully and partly self-funded retirees, who continue to make significant contributions as taxpayers, volunteers and consumers. AIR offers involvement in a range of volunteering opportunities and projects.
Audio Clinic
| Phone: | 1800 057 220 |
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| Website: | www.audioclinic.com.au |
| Email: | info@audioclinic.com.au |
AudioClinic is accredited to provide free services for Pensioners and Veterans under the Australian Government's Hearing Services Program. Nearly 20 clinics are based in city and country locations across NSW. Visit the website fto find your nearest clinic or for more information..
Australian Caption Centre
| Phone: | (02) 9212 5277 |
| Freecall: | 1800 777 801 |
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| Website: | www.auscap.com.au |
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The Australian Caption Centre providea captioning services for the major television networks Nine Network, Network Ten and SBS; major advertisers and their agencies; video and DVD distributors; subscription television channels; and for conferences in Australia and overseas.
Australian Consumers Association
| Phone: | (02) 9577 3333 |
| Freecall: | 1800 069 552 |
| Fax: | (02) 9577 3377 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | 57 Carrington Rd MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204 |
| Website: | www.choice.com.au |
| Email: | ausconsumer@choice.com.au |
The ACA provides consumer advice (eg on health items, food, cars, financial advice & computers). CHOICE Computer magazine is delivered bi-monthly. Written for home & small business users, it's ideal for beginners to intermediate users.
Australian Correspondence Schools
| Phone: | (07) 5562 1088 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (07) 5562 1099 |
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| Address: | PO Box 2092 NERANG MDC QLD 4211 |
| Website: | www.acs.edu.au |
| Email: | admin@acs.edu.au |
ACS has educated thousands of students, who have gone onto successful employment, developed a hobby or simply broadened their general education. Courses cater for hobby interest through to formal training in industry and the professions.
Australian Customs Service (Australian Govt)
| Phone: | 1300 363 263 |
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| Website: | www.customs.gov.au |
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The Australian Customs Service provides information and advice to travellers who are entering or leaving Australia. Phone or visit their website for detailed information.
Australian Hearing Centres (Australian Govt)
| Phone: | 131 979 |
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| Fax: | (02) 9413 3855 |
| TTY: | (02) 9412 68(02) |
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| Website: | www.hearing.com.au |
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Australian Hearing is an Australian Government agency which helps people manage their hearing impairment. With approximately 80 centres across NSW it provides a full range of hearing services for young people, eligible adults, aged pensioners, and most war veterans.
Australian Inland Energy & Water
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Now merged with Country Energy
Australian Kidney Foundation
| Phone: | (02) 9299 4599 |
| Freecall: | 1800 682 531 |
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| Website: | www.kidney.org,au |
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Australian Museum
| Phone: | (02) 9320 6000 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | 6 College St SYDNEY NSW |
| Website: | www.amonline.net.au |
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The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the areas of natural history & indigenous studies research, programs & exhibitions. Visit the website for details of current exhibitions. Admission is free for age pensioners & half adult price for Seniors Card holders.
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (Australian Govt)
| Phone: | 1800 020 504 |
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| Website: | www.travelbug.gov.au |
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Travelbug.gov.au advises how to shop wisely while overseas, and how to check your purchases will be allowed back into Australia. Part of the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service, it lists items that you cannot bring into Australia, to protect the health of people, plants & animals.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission
| Phone: | 1300 300 360 |
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| Website: | www.fido.asic.gov.au |
| Email: | infoline@asic.gov.au |
FIDO is the consumer website of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. As the consumer protection regulator for financial services ASIC protects investors, superannuants & insurance policy holders, & enforces laws promoting fairness in financial products, services & markets.
Australian Senior Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA)
| Phone: | (02) 9286 3871 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 9286 3876 |
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| Address: | Level 4, 280 Pitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.seniorcomputing.org |
| Email: | ascca@seniorcomputing.org |
ASCCA is the national peak body for seniors and technology. It supports seniors to become computer literate at your own pace, and to have fun whilst doing so. There are clubs throughout NSW.
Australian Seniors Newspaper
| Phone: | (02) 4351-2366 |
| Freecall: | 1800 001 987 |
| Fax: | (02) 4351-2340 |
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| Address: | PO Box 130 WYONG NSW 2259 |
| Website: | www.australiansenior.com.au |
| Email: | abowles@thesenior.com.au |
The Australian Senior covers news, health, finance, arts/crafts, events & home entertainment - all relevant to older readers - as well as travel information. Get your NSW edition through selected super-markets, shopping centres, RSL & golf clubs, libraries & community centres.
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