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Useful contacts overview
- Government agencies
- Associations
- Support groups
- Resources for particular medical conditions
- State and territory contacts for carers
- Government contacts
Government agencies
This is a comprehensive list of contacts for a wide range of government agencies for every aspect of aged care.
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Associations
There are six key associations that are linked to different aspects of aged care in Australia: Aged and Community Services Australia, Aged Care Association Australia, Aged Rights Advocacy Service, Council on the Ageing (COTA), Carers Australia and the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
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Carer support groups
This is a quick list of numbers that you can call to help find a support group near you.
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Resources for particular medical conditions
This is an excellent list, covering contacts: for dementia (more information), mental health, eyesight, hearing, falls, chronic diseases (more information), palliative care (more information), and continence management (more information).
Read more: Resources for particular medical conditions
State and territory contacts for carers
The Network of Carers Associations in each state and territory can be contacted on 1800 242 636 or more information is available from http://www.carersaustralia.com.au.
Government contacts
The table below lists the government departments responsible for aged care in each state and territory and their contact numbers.
| State/Territory | Department | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Ageing, NSW Department of and Disability and Home Care | 02 8270 2000 |
| Victoria | Victorian Department of Health | 1300 253 942 |
| Queensland | Health Department | 07 3234 0111 |
| Western Australia | Department of Health | 08 9222 4222 |
| Department for Communities | 08 6217 8700 | |
| South Australia | Department of Health | 08 8226 6000 |
| Tasmania | Department of Health and Human Services | 1300 135 513 |
| Northern Territory | Department of Health and Families | 08 8999 2400 |
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Health | 13 22 81 |