L.I.F.E. for older adultsUseful links to related organisations
The following links are to organisations that provide information relevant to the health and fitness of older adults.
(L.I.F.E. does not necessarily endorse all the information appearing on these sites.)
Council On The Ageing (COTA) VICTORIA
A non-profit member organisation working for people over 50 on issues that concern older people, including the Living Longer, Living Stronger resistance training program.
http://www.cotavic.org.au
Go For Your Life
Victorian Government's campaign to get Victorians physically active, eating healthily and involved in the community.
http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au
VICFIT
Promotes increased participation in regular physical activity throughout the community through the provision of leadership, guidance and support to organisations and individuals involved in the promotion of physical activity, and to the public.
http://www.vicfit.com.au
Fitness Australia
The representative body for the fitness industry in Australia, responsible for establishing standards within the industry and ensuring its long term viability.
http://www.fitnessaustralia.com.au
Australian Fitness Network
A leading source of information, education and events about fitness for all ages.
http://www.fitnessnetwork.com.au
Infoxchange Australia
Provides links to public, community and not-for-profit organisations.
http://www.links.infoxchange.net.au
Office of Seniors Victoria (OSV)
Coordinates policy and action across Government to promote the wellbeing and social participation of older Victorians.
http://www.seniors.vic.gov.au
Better Health Channel
Established by the Victorian Government to provide the community with access to online health related information which is quality assured, reliable, up-to-date, locally relevant.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
HealthInsite
An Australian government initiative offering a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au
Arthritis Victoria
Addresses the needs of people living with arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, through information and education, peer support, physical activity and self management.
http://www.arthritisvic.org.au
The Heart Foundation
Purpose is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce disability and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease by promoting and conducting research, and promoting and influencing behaviour which improves heart and blood vessel health.
http://www.heartfoundation.com.au
International Diabetes Institute
Providing information, education and support on treatment and management of diabetes.
http://www.diabetes.com.au
National Stroke Foundation
A not-for-profit organisation that works with the public, Government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.
http://www.strokefoundation.com.au
National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
A centre of excellence in Australia in medical research (biological, clinical and service delivery) into the causes and consequences of ageing and its social accompaniments.
http://nari.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au