STAYING IN TOUCH AND COVID-19
Remember though, even while we're practising physical distancing, it is important to stay connected with people so we don't feel isolated. Make sure you reach out to friends and family and connect - even better if you can facetime on a videocall. You can read more about staying connected in this article at The Conversation. You might also consider signing up for the Red Cross telecross service. Telecross is a service that provides a daily phone call to check on wellbeing - you can find out more on the 
Red Cross website.
AGEING AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER
The NSW Government will establish an Ageing and Disability Commissioner from 1 July 2019, to better protect adults with disability and older people from abuse, neglect and exploitation in home and community settings. Here's a link to the fact sheet
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/?a=640890
ACTIVE RETIREES E-NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
Whether you're already a Probus club member, soon to be retired or simply interested in what Probus has to offer we have an e-newsletter with content just right for you. Each month our complimentary Active Retirees e-newsletter will feature articles and stories of interest along with special offers.
https://www.probussouthpacific.org/forms/display/newsletter-signup
Previews:
Active_Retirees_February_March_2018_Preview.pdf
SENIORS RIGHTS SERVICE
Seniors Rights Service is a community legal centre that protects the rights of older people. They provide telephone advice, advocacy, legal advice and educational services.
http://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/about-us/
COTA
Council on the Ageing NSW COTA NSW is the peak organisation for people over 50 in New South Wales.
https://www.cotansw.com.au/
FAIR TRADING
NSW Fair Trading safeguards the rights of all consumers and advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice.
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
SCAMWATCH
Scamwatch is run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/
SENIORS CARD BENEFITS
Seniors are a growing, active and respected part of the NSW Community. And NSW Seniors Card is working every day to give them the special consideration and advantages they deserve.
https://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/discounts
MY AGED CARE
The Australian Government’s My Aged Care phone line and website can give you information and help you access aged care services to support you. Phone: 1800 200 422
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/
CENTRELINK / MEDICARE
Contact details
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/contact-us
OVER SIXTY
Reaching 60-years young is a milestone that can signal the start of some of the most rewarding times in life and it’s not without its challenges. OverSixty.com.au has been created in the hope of bringing Australian seniors together in one place to share ideas, experiences and support each other through this exciting stage in life.
http://www.oversixty.com.au/
AGED CARE GUIDE
The number 1 aged care website in Australia, making it easy for you to find information about the care and services you’re looking for, at the time you need it most.
All the information you need to make an informed choice about your future or the future of someone you’re caring for. Search nursing homes, bed vacancies or aged care providers. Locate retirement villages, properties to buy or rent or a specific retirement living organisation. Find home care packages or home care services to help you stay comfortable at home. Learn about your options or read detailed information on topics such as respite care, dementia and more.
https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/
STAY SMART ONLINE
Stay Smart Online provides simple, easy to understand advice on how to protect yourself online as well as up-to-date information on the latest online threats and how to respond. This is a government website, and you can subscribe to their alert service when threats are identified.
https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
YOUR RIGHTS
http://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/
http://www.welfarerights.org.au/
LEGAL RESOURCES
Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW. We deliver legal services in most areas of criminal, family and civil law.
https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
LawAccess NSW provides free telephone legal information, advice and referrals to other services, including to your nearest Legal Aid NSW office, Community Legal Centres, private lawyers and other organisations that can help.
http://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/
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