Senior's Information

Last modified: October 12, 2009 - 10:44 PM

Find out local information on daily events, medical services and special happenings, local attractions, churches, and other information like obtaining a Senior's Card or about Senior's Week, also view the Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People.

This publication is a concise and user friendly guide to the many existing Australian Government programs and services developed specifically fo older people. Older Australians can have a wide range of needs and this directory is an important one-stop-shop information resource to help them, and their families and carers, find out what government assistance they are entitled to and how they can access it. The directory covers programs and services from all Australian Government departments, covering issues including: finding work, health issues, getting care in the home and residential care, legal rights, financial advice and programs for special groups. A quick contact guide is also included at the end.

Click here to access the Australian Government Directory for Services for Older People

Some other useful Links:

Cootamundra Seniors Website

Senior's Card On-Line

NSW Department of Health and Ageing

Click here for the NSW Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing

Click here for Centrelink Retirement Benefits

Click here for Councils on the Ageing (COTA) and National Seniors Association working in partnership

Contact details
Cootamundra Shire Council
mail@cootamundra.nsw.gov.au