Useful resources

LiveUp

www.liveup.org.au

Find expert information on healthy ageing and staying well, as well as personalised suggestions for assistive products, local social activities and fun exercise classes so that you can age your way, today.

iLA

www.ilaustralia.org.au

iLA supports the community to make genuine and informed decisions through the provision of independent information, navigation, and capacity building initiatives.

KeepAble

www.keepable.com.au

KeepAble is an online collaborative hub for practical content that supports home and community care providers to deliver wellness and reablement approaches. The site aims to assist providers to work with and empower older people to optimise their independence and live life well for longer.

Village Hubs

www.ilaustralia.org.au/our-services/villagehubs

iLA is the national grants manager for the administration of the Village Hubs Grants Fund, an initiative of the Australian government’s Seniors Connected Program. Each hub is communityled and provides innovative opportunities for older people to improve their mental and physical health through the benefits of increased community connections.

ATChat

www.atchat.com.au

Connect with other assistive technology users and get access to peer-led information about how people use AT to live, play and work.

National Equipment Database

www.askned.com.au

Ask NED for information about AT products and services that help people stay independent and improve their quality of life. You’ll find details about different types of AT and where you can find suppliers.

geat2GO

www.indigosolutions.org.au/funding/commonwealth-home-support-programme/geat2go

An Australian Government initiative under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). It allows older people to access helpful devices and equipment to continue living independently and make daily tasks easier.

Choice

www. choice.com.au

CHOICE is a consumer advocacy group, which tests brands and products. They produce buying guides and CHOICE recommended products based on their independent testing. Consumers can subscribe to their online information.

Australian Cyber Security Centre

www.cyber.gov.au

To ensure your computer is set up safely, the Australian Government and the Australian Cyber Security Centre provide lots of helpful information to help you stay safe online. Head to their website for all the latest information.

Don’t fall for it

www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/dont-fall-for-it-falls-can-be-prevented

Falls can be prevented! This booklet provides advice to older Australians, their families and carers on preventing falls.

Vision Australia

www.visionaustralia.org

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. They work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.

Dementia Australia

www.dementia.org.au

Dementia Australia represents 472,000 Australians living with dementia and almost 1.6 million Australians involved in their care. Download the free information kit via their website.