Nursing Homes - Useful Websites
A
Alcohol
Information on Alcohol - Department of Health website
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/
Australian Drug Foundation website
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/
Amputees
Amputee Association of New South Wales website
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/
Limbs 4 Life website
http://www.limbs4life.org.au/
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Australia website
http://www.fightdementia.org.au
Your Brain Matters website
http://www.yourbrainmatters.org.au
Dementia Research Foundation website
http://dementiaresearchfoundation.org.au/
Fact Sheet on Alzheimer’s Disease – Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Dementia_-_Alzheimer's_disease
Information about Alzheimer’s with useful links - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/alzheimers-disease
(See also Dementia)
Anxiety
Information about Anxiety - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/anxiety
Facts and support for anxiety – Beyondblue website
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety
(See also Depression)
Arthritis
Arthritis Australia website
http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/
Australian Rheumatology Association website
http://www.rheumatology.org.au/
Fact Sheet on Arthritis - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Arthritis
Information about Arthritis - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/arthritis
STATE BASED ARTHRITIS ORGANISATIONS:
Arthritis Australian Capital Territory website
http://www.arthritisact.org.au/
Arthritis Queensland website
http://www.arthritis.org.au/
Arthritis New South Wales website
http://arthritisnsw.org.au/
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Northern Territory website
http://www.aont.org.au/
Arthritis South Australia website
http://www.arthritissa.org.au/
Arthritis Tasmania website
http://www.arthritistas.org.au/
Arthritis Victoria website
http://www.arthritisvic.org.au/
Arthritis Western Australia website
https://www.arthritiswa.org.au/
Asthma
Asthma Australia website
http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/
National Asthma Council of Australia website
http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/
Fact Sheet on Asthma - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Asthma
Information about Asthma - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/asthma
(See also Lung Diseases and Respiratory conditions)
B
Bladder / Bowel
Bladderbowel Department of Health and Ageing website information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems
http://www.bladderbowel.gov.au
Blindness
Vision Australia website
http://www.visionaustralia.org
(see also Macular Degeneration)
Blood Diseases/Disorders
National Blood Authority Australia website
http://www.blood.gov.au
Leukemia Foundation Australia website
http://www.leukaemia.org.au
Haemophilia Foundation Victoria website
http://www.haemophiliavic.org.au
Fact Sheet on Anaemia - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Anaemia
Blood Pressure
Information about Blood Pressure - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/your-blood-pressure-healthy
Heart Foundation website
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/cardiovascular-conditions/Pages/blood-pressure.aspx
(See also Heart Disease / Heart Health)
Bone Health
Bone Health Foundation website
http://www.bonehealth.org.au
Healthy Bones Australia website - An Osteoporosis Australia initiative
http://www.healthybonesaustralia.org.au
Osteoporosis Australia website
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au
Information about Bone Health - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/bone-health
(See also Osteoporosis)
Brain Injury/Disorder
Brain Injury Australia website
http://www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au
Brain Foundation website
http://brainfoundation.org.au
(See also Parkinson’s Disease,Stroke)
C
Cancer
Cancer Australia Government website - Australian Government agency reducing the impact of Cancer for all Australians
http://canceraustralia.gov.au
Information on Cancer Screening - Department of Health website
http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au
Cancer Council Australia website
http://www.cancer.org.au
Cardiovascular Conditions
(See Heart Disease/ Heart Health)
Carers
My Aged Care website - information and resources for carers
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/caring-someone
Carers Australia website - national peak body representing Australia’s carers
http://carersaustralia.com.au
Australian Association of Gerontology website - linking professionals in the field of ageing
http://www.aag.asn.au
Centrelink
Department of Human Service website
http://www.humanservices.gov.au
(See also Government Resources)
Cholesterol
Fact Sheet on Cholesterol - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Cholesterol_explained
(See also Heart Disease / Heart Health)
Community Organisations
Lions Australia website
http://lionsclubs.org.au
Rotary Australia website
http://www.rotaryaustralia.org.au
Probus South Pacific website
http://www.probussouthpacific.org
Clubs of Australia website directory
http://www.clubsofaustralia.com.au
Salvation Army website
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au
(See also RSL)
Continence
Information on Continence - Department of Health website
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Continence-4
Fact Sheet on Incontinence and continence problems - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Incontinence_management
Coronary
(See Heart Disease / Heart Health)
D
Deaf
Deaf Australia website
http://deafaustralia.org.au
(See also Hearing)
Dementia
Dementia Care Australia website
http://www.dementiacareaustralia.com
Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia website
http://www.fightdementia.org.au
My Aged Care website information on Dementia
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/health-conditions/dementia
Australian Psychological Society website Dementia Tip Sheet
http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets/dementia
Fact Sheet on Dementia - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Dementia_explained/open
Information about Dementia - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/dementia
(See also Alzheimer’s)
Dental Health
Australian Dental Association website
http://www.ada.org.au/oralHealth/default.aspx
Information about Dental Health - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/dental-health
(See also Teeth)
Depression
Beyondblue website
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
Helpguide website useful information about depression in older adults and the elderly
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_elderly.htm
Fact Sheet on Depression - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Depression_in_the_elderly
Information about Depression with useful resources - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/depression
Diabetes
Diabetes Australia website
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) website - Australian Government Initiative administered by Diabetes Australia
http://www.ndss.com.au
Fact Sheet on Diabetes - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Diabetes_explained
Information about Diabetes with useful resources - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/diabetes
Dialysis
Fact Sheet on Dialysis - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Kidneys_-_dialysis_and_transplant
(See Kidney)
Disability
My Aged Care website - caring for someone with a disability
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/caring-someone-particular-need/caring-someone-disability
Disability Services Australia website
http://www.dsa.org.au/Pages/Home.aspx
E
eHealth record
Australian Government Department of Health bringing together your health information
http://www.ehealth.gov.au/internet/ehealth/publishing.nsf/content/home
Eye Health
Vision Australia website
http://www.visionaustralia.org/eye-health
Fact Sheet on Eyes with links to useful eye topics - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Eyes_explained
Information on Eye Health for over 60s - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/eye-health-tips-over-60s
F
Falls
Information on Fall prevention - Department of Health website
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/Publishing.nsf/Content/phd-pub-injury-dontfall-cnt.htm
Information on having a fall - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/falls
Food and Nutrition
Eating well over 60 - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/eat-well-over-60
(See also Nutrients)
Foot Care
Fact Sheet on Foot Care – Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Foot_care_podiatrists
G
Glaucoma
Glaucoma Australia website
http://www.glaucoma.org.au
(See also Eye Health)
General Practitioner (GP)
Australian Government Your Health website GP Helpline details
http://www.yourhealth.gov.au/gphelpline
Government Resources
Australian Government Your Health website provides information on National Health Reform
http://www.yourhealth.gov.au
Australian Government My Aged Care website - helping navigate the Aged Care system
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au
Australian Government Human Services website delivering social and health-related payments and services
http://www.humanservices.gov.au
Department of Health website promoting, developing and funding health and aged care services for the Australian public
http://www.health.gov.au
Department of Veterans Affairs website supporting those who serve or have served in defence of our nation
http://www.dva.gov.au
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing Living Longer Living Better website about Government plans for aged care today and in the future
http://www.livinglongerlivingbetter.gov.au
H
Hearing
Australian Hearing website - the leading specialist provider of services
http://www.hearing.com.au
Department of Heath Office of Hearing Services website
http://www.hearingservices.gov.au
Acoustic Neuroma Association of Australia website
http://www.anaa.org.au
(See also Deaf)
Health Care / Health Services
Australian Government Human Services website – Information on benefits, payments and services to help people with the cost of health care services, prescription medicines or medical equipment
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/health-care
National Health Services Directory – choose and connect with the most appropriate health services for your needs
http://nhsd.com.au/
Rural Health Australia website - Local health and aged care information service
http://www.ruralhealthaustralia.gov.au/
Heart Disease / Heart Health
The Heart Foundation Australia website
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au
Information on Cardiovascular Disease - Department of Health website
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/chronic-cardio
Information about Heart Attack - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/heart-attack
Fact Sheet on Heart Disease Risk Factors – Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Heart_disease_your_risk-factors_explained
Hospitals
MyHospitals website making it easy to find information about Australian Hospitals
http://www.myhospitals.gov.au
Huntington’s Disease
Brain Foundation Australia website - information on Huntington’s disease
http://brainfoundation.org.au/medical-info/36-huntingtons-disease
Huntington’s Queensland website
http://www.qahda.com
Huntington’s New South Wales website
http://www.huntingtonsnsw.org.au
Huntington’s Victoria website
http://www.huntingtonsvic.org.au
Fact Sheet on Huntington’s Disease - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Huntingtons_disease_explained
I
Incontinence
Information on Continence - Department of Health website
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Continence-4
Fact Sheet on Incontinence and continence problems - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Incontinence_management
K
Kidney
Kidney Health Australia website
http://www.kidney.org.au
Fact Sheet on Kidney Disease - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Kidney_disease?open
Fact Sheet on Age related Kidney problems - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Kidneys_age_related_problems
(See also Dialysis)
L
Lung and Respiratory Conditions
Lung Foundation Australia website
http://lungfoundation.com.au/general-information
Information about Lung Cancer - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/lung-cancer
Fact Sheet on Lung Conditions - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Lung_conditions_obstructive_pulmonary_disease
Fact Sheet on Lung Cancer - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Lung_cancer
(See also Asthma)
M
Macular Degeneration
Macular Disease Foundation Australia website
http://www.mdfoundation.com.au
Fact Sheet on Age related macular degeneration - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Eyes_-_age-related_macular_degeneration
(See also Vision and Blindness)
Medical Terms
Mydr Australia website - Health and Medical Information for Australia
http://www.mydr.com.au
Better Health Channel website Medical Dictionary to find the meaning of a medical term
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/bhc_medicaldictionary
Medicare
Australian Government Human Services website Medicare services
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/medicare-services
Australian Government Human Services website useful links for Older Australians
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/themes/older-australians
Medicines
Information about Medicines and their active ingredients - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/glossary-medicines
Information on Australia’s National Medicines Policy - Department of Health website
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Consumers-2
National Prescribing Service Medicinewise website information on managing your Medicines List
http://www.nps.org.au/topics/how-to-be-medicinewise/managing-your-medicines/medicines-list
Return Unwanted Medicines website with information about the collection and disposal of unwanted and out-of-date Medicines
http://www.returnmed.com.au/consumers
Mental Health
Mind Health Connect website - support, resources and trusted information about mental health care
http://www.mindhealthconnect.org.au
Fact Sheet on elderly care for mental health - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Mental_health_problems_early_care_helps
Information on mental health disorders - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/mental-health-disorders
Information on caring for someone with mental health problems - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/caring-someone-mental-health-disorder
(See also Depression and Anxiety)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Muscular Dystrophy Australia website
http://www.mda.org.au
Fact Sheet on Muscular Dystrophy - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Muscular_dystrophy_explained
Multiple Sclerosis
MS Australia website
http://www.msaustralia.org.au
Fact Sheet on Multiple Sclerosis - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Multiple_sclerosis_explained
N
Nutrition
Nutrition Australia website
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org
Information on healthy eating - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/healthy-eating
Information on eating well over 60 - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/eat-well-over-60
O
Ophthalmology
(See Eye Health)
Osteoarthritis
(See Arthritis)
P
Paraplegia
(See Spinal Cord Injury)
Palliative Care
Australian Government My Aged Care website - Palliative Care
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/end-life-care/palliative-care
Palliative Care Australia website - representing interests and aspirations of all who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life
http://www.palliativecare.org.au
Palliative Care Australia website - service search directory and information about these services
http://pallcare.gky.com.au/c/pc?a=apps&ap=bd
Advance Care Planning website - a series of steps you can take to help you plan for your future health care
http://advancecareplanning.org.au
National Palliative Care program information and resources - Department of Health website
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Palliative+Care-1
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Australia website representing all of the state organisations that offer support to people with Parkinson’s disease
http://www.parkinsons.org.au
The Shake It Up Australia Foundation website
https://shakeitup.org.au
Parkinson’s Victoria website information on Parkinson’s Disease
http://www.parkinsons-vic.org.au/html/s01_home/home.asp?dsb=12
Fact Sheet on Parkinson’s Disease - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Parkinson's_disease_explained
Pension
Australian Government Human Services website - Age Pension income support
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/age-pension
Your Life Choices website - information about the Age Pension
http://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/government/pension/age-pension
Australian Securities and Investment Commission Moneysmart website Super and Age Pension Calculator
https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/calculators-and-tools/super-and-pension-age-calculator
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Official online source for information on your PBS - Department of Health website
http://www.pbs.gov.au/pbs/home
Australian Government Human Services website - the PBS, helping to cover the cost of a wide range of prescription medicines
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/pharmaceutical-benefits-scheme
Physical Activity
Information on Physical Activity for older adults - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults
Probus
Probus South Pacific website
http://www.probussouthpacific.org
(See also Community Organisations)
Prostate Cancer
(See Cancer)
Q
Quadriplegia (See Spinal Cord Injury)R
Recreation
Information on physical activity for older Australians - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults
Bowls Australia website
http://www.bowlsaustralia.com.au
Life Activities Clubs Victoria website
http://www.life.org.au
Seniors Recreation Council of WA website
http://www.srcwa.asn.au
(See also Community organisations)
Research (Ageing)
Ageing Research Online website
http://www.aro.gov.au
National Ageing Research Institute website
http://www.nari.unimelb.edu.au
Respiratory
(See Lung and Respiratory Conditions)
Respire Care
Australian Government My Aged Care website
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/caring-someone/respite-care
Information and resources for Respite Care - Department of Health website
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-carers-respite.htm
Retirement
Retirement Living Council of Australia website
http://www.retirementliving.org.au
The Grey Nomads website - discovering the open road in Australia
http://www.thegreynomads.com.au
Australian Government Human Services website - Age Pension and planning for retirement
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/age-pension-and-planning-your-retirement
Australian Securities and Investment Commission Moneysmart website - Retirement and Superannuation planning
https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/superannuation-and-retirement
Your Life Choices website - Information on Retirement planning
http://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/retirement
Rheumatoid Arthritis
(See Arthritis)
RSL
RSL National website
http://rsl.org.au
STATE BASED RSL ORGANISATIONS:
RSL Australian Capital Territory website
http://www.actrsl.org.au
RSL Queensland website
http://www.rslqld.org
RSL New South Wales website
http://www.rslnsw.com.au
RSL South Australia website
http://www.rslsa.org.au
RSL Tasmania website
http://www.rsltas.org.au
RSL Victoria Branch website
http://www.rslvic.com.au
RSL Western Australia website
http://rslwahq.org.au
Rural Health
Local health and aged care information service - Department of Health Rural and Regional Health Australia website
http://www.ruralhealthaustralia.gov.au
Information on rural and remote health and useful links - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/rural-and-remote-health
S
Salvation Army
Salvation Army website
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au
Seniors Card
STATE BASED SENIORS CARD WEBSITES:
Seniors Card Australian Capital Territory website
http://www.actseniorscard.org.au
Seniors Card New South Wales website
http://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au
Seniors Card Northern Territory website
http://www.seniorscard.nt.gov.au
Seniors Card Queensland website
http://www.qld.gov.au/seniors/legal-finance-concessions/seniors-card
Seniors Card South Australia website
http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/seniors/seniors-card
Seniors Card Tasmania website
http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd/programs_and_services/seniors_card
Seniors Card Victoria website
http://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/Home/Seniors-Card/Your-Seniors-Card/Seniors-Card-Home
Seniors Card Western Australia website
http://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au
Sexual assault and abuse
(See Abuse)
Skin Conditions
Cancer Council Australia website - Skin Cancer
http://www.cancer.org.au/about-cancer/types-of-cancer/skin-cancer.html
Fact Sheet on skin cuts and abrasions - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Skin_cuts_and_abrasions
Fact Sheet on Skin with links to other skin topics and conditions - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Skin_explained
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia website
http://scia.org.au
Step Ahead Australia website - finding a cure for spinal cord injury
http://www.stepahead.org.au
Stroke
National Stroke Foundation website
http://strokefoundation.com.au
Information on Stroke - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/stroke
Fact Sheet on Stroke - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Stroke
Fact Sheet on Stroke risk factors and prevention - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Stroke_-_risk_factors_and_prevention
T
Teeth
Australian Dental Association website
http://www.ada.org.au
Department of Health website - Government dental initiatives
http://www.health.gov.au/dental
Information on how to keep your teeth clean- Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/how-keep-your-teeth-clean
Information on dental health - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/topic/dental-health
Fact Sheet on Teeth care - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Teeth_care
Terminal Illness
Information on coping with a terminal illness - Healthdirect Australia website
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/article/coping-terminal-illness
(See also Palliative Care)
V
Vascular
(See Heart Disease / Heart Health)
Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans’ Affairs website
http://www.dva.gov.au
Vision
Vision Australia website
http://www.visionaustralia.org
Fact Sheet on Vision loss - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Eyes_-_Vision_loss
(See also Macular Degeneration)
W
Wounds
Fact Sheet on how to care for wounds - Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Wounds_how_to_care_for_them
X
X-rays
Fact Sheet on X-ray examinations – Better Health Channel website
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/X-ray_examinations?open