Links
Following are a list of sites which may be interesting
to people over 50. I have tried to pick a sample of what I consider
to be good sites; relatively easy to use with valuable information.
Not all of them are traditional "seniors" subjects.
If you have some other links you think should be added please
contact Greg Fallon
National
Seniors
National Seniors Australia head office web site.
Boroondara
Council
The council web site has much valuable information on it (although
you may need to explore the menus on the left) particularly Community
Centres, Older Residents and Senior Citizens Clubs.
Seniors
Portal
This is the Federal Government portal to a multitude of
resources for Senior Citizens. It is well worth exploring.
Go See
Australia
This is Australia's largest caravanning directory. If you are
going away camping or with a van check here first.
Better
Health
Health and medical information for consumers, from the Victorian
government
BeyondBlue
Depression is a problem which can strike at any age and which
is often unrecognized in older people. This site has excellent
information about recognizing understanding and treating this
illness.
Centrelink
Web Site
If you can't get there in person this is the next best thing
Kew
Library
Home of the Camberwell and District National Seniors.
www.cholesterolcheck.info
Four million people worldwide die prematurely every year as a
result of high cholesterol. Most didn't even realise they were
in the queue. Just five minutes online could be enough to help
you step out of the queue. The purpose of this trial is to see
if advice about cholesterol provided on the internet can improve
your cholesterol management.
www.seniorsinfolinks.com
Links people over 50 to services and information needed to maintain
what is important in life
www.australianshortholidays.com.au
Bringing you discounted off-peak Holiday Packages at a choice
of over 55 resorts throughout Queensland and northern New South
Wales. From pristine beaches to romantic island getaways to country
retreats
www.oldiesatlarge.com
Oldies at Large is a new self-publishing site for seniors aiming
to make the process of getting published a little easier for seniors.
There is also a program called Books for All Occasions whereby
people can publish their journals, poetry, recipes and memory
books in small print runs or as one-offs.
www.aigs.org.au
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (A.I.G.S.)
The Institute, which is a totally voluntary organisation, provides
facilities at our Blackburn Library to enable people to research
their family history and origins.
www.nutritionaustralia.org
Nutrition Australia provide nutrition education programs for all
age groups. You can access free information on this web site or
view the publications order form. Booklets for sale at a small
cost include Adding Life to Your Years; Food for a Healthy Heart;
and many other nutrition topics.
www.aussiesit.org
This site links House sitters over 50* with Homeowners seeking
security and peace of mind that can only be achieved by having
their homes, gardens and pets cared for during their absence by
mature, responsible House sitters.
www.peterfeeney.com.au
Peter looks after this web site, is President of Maroondah-Ringwood
Branch and is the current Chairman of Zone 106.
Other Branches of National Seniors with Web Sites
Zone 106
Berwick
Branch
Greensborough
Branch
Knox
Branch
Maroondah
Ringwood
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