Resources
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information
Legal Issues
Legal Aid Phone: 1300 888 529,www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/
Seniors Rights Service: 1800 424 079, https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/
Resolving Problems with Services
To make sure you’re receiving the best care possible, all Australian Government-funded aged care providers need to meet The 8 Aged Care Quality Standards. https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-quality-standards
For more information please contact:
- The Department of Communities and Justice on Phone: 9377 6000 or go to dcj.nsw.gov.au
- OPAN (Older Persons Advocacy Network) on Phone:1800 237 981 or go to opan.com.au
Links
Canterbury Bankstown Council
Phone: 9707 9000
– CBC Community Directory, https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/community-services/community-directory
– Seniors, https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/community-services/seniors
Fairfield City Council
Phone: 9725 0222
http://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/homepage/83/seniors
Liverpool City Council
Phone: 1300 36 2170
https://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/community/your-community/seniors
My Aged Care
If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.
Phone: 1800 200 422, Monday to Friday: 8am – 8pm and Saturdays: 10am – 2pm (Closed on Sundays and national public holidays) https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/
OPAN
The Older Persons Advocacy Network is funded by the Australian Government and provides advocacy, information and education services to older people in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote Australia.
Phone: 1800 237 981, 6am-10pm (AEDT) 7 days a week to chat about your concerns or access our useful resources. opan.com.au
