Useful links for Seniors
General:
The yourlifechoices website includes links to Australian and State government departments, national and state associations, community service groups, aged care and retirement housing information, as well as to senior lifestyle interests such as hobbies, sport, health, computing, finance and travel.
Local Seniors Organisations:
U3A is short for the University of the Third Age. It provides members with opportunities to study and learn in a relaxed environment. Redlands U3A provides activities and classes covering a range of different subjects.
Mission statement: To enhance and enrich the quality of life of the mature citizens of the City through activity and friendship.
A volunteer not-for-profit organisation undertaking projects, representation and advocacy for seniors in Redland City. RD COTA is a committee of the Council on the Ageing Queensland (COTA Q) and COTA Australia.
COTA Q represents older people to government. It aims to ensure that the policy of governments reflect the expressed views and needs of older persons.
A voluntary organisation set up to help the over 50’s in the Great South East and Brisbane areas learn the basics of computers and the internet.
Council and other Government links:
How to apply for a Seniors Card which will provide you with access to a range of valuable government concessions and business discounts.
This is the Australian Government's premier source of information for Australians over 50. It provides you with a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians.
Provides a link to a range of community information on community services, organisations and activities for Queensland seniors.
Leisure and Lifestyle:
This Australian Government website offers information on all aspects of travelling for seniors. It contains travel advisories, bulletins, health tips as well as links to embassies/consulates and passport/visa information.
Eldertreks is an adventure travel company designed exclusively for people 50 and over. It offers active, off-the-beaten-path, small-group adventures by both land and sea in over 100 countries.
This site links house-sitters over 50 with home owners seeking security and peace of mind by having their homes, gardens and pets cared for during their absence by mature, responsible house-sitters.
A subject directory of Internet sites relevant to seniors, presented by Yahoo.
Health and Wellness:
All you need to know about healthy aging and common health concerns for seniors.
It provides a medical dictionary, professional directories, information on medical tests and treatments, images and animations and much more.
HealthInsite is an Australian Government initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. It aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health.
Books on health and wellness
Financial Planning:
Includes information from Centrelink, tips on finding a financial planner and booklets on financial planning.
Books on financial planning
Employment:
Retirement:
This site provides information on retirement law/superannuation/legal issues and retirement villages by state.
A Guide to Retiring, produced by the Queensland Government, which can provide you with the information you need to plan and prepare for lifestyle changes in retirement. It indicates the issues you will need to consider helping you make informed decisions about your life in retirement and directs you to other sources of more detailed information.
Books on retirement