Useful Links

ADNet is a network of scientists and researchers working to establish a dementia clinical quality registry and best practice guidelines for dementia diagnosis and treatment, and to facilitate the development of effective dementia therapies by providing detailed screening of patients suitable for participation in clinical trials.

Learn about psychology topics or find a psychologist using the ‘find a psychologist’ search function.

Better Health Channel is funded by the Victorian Government and provides health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of the people and communities in Victoria.

Beyond Blue works to raise awareness of depression, anxiety and suicide prevention, reduce the stigma surrounding these issues and provides supports and resources including a helpline, online chat and forums.

Carer Gateway provides access to carer resources including phone counselling, an online carer forum, carer coaching, courses for carer support, skill development, information and links to relevant services.

Carers Vic provides support to carers in Victoria including information about carer support groups, training and workshops.

See Services Australia for information about government payments and services.

The Continence Foundation of Australia is the national peak body for incontinence prevention, education, awareness, information and advocacy.

COTA promotes the rights and interests of ageing Australians.

Dementia Australia provides information, education and support for people living with dementia, their families and friends.

Dementia Support Australia provides a free nationwide service for carers of people with dementia where behaviours are impacting on care.

Dementia Training Australia provides education and training on the care of people living with dementia. Register to view a range of training resources and useful information.

ECDC is a cognitive diagnostic service based at Box Hill Hospital that sees patients with neurological illnesses with cognitive symptoms. ECDC has a special interest in dementias which occur in younger people. The ECDC website contains a lot of useful information and resources about topics related to dementia, in particular frontotemporal dementia.

The Heart Foundation delivers programs and initiatives to support and prevent heart disease in Australia.

Live Life Get Active is a registered health promotion charity that offers free outdoor activities, wellbeing and nutritional programmes to help address obesity, diabetes and mental health, including free fitness sessions for over 55’s.

The Migrant Information Centre supports culturally and linguistically diverse people, groups and service providers in the Eastern Region of Melbourne to enhance their settlement, access to services and strengthen their participation within the community.

My Aged Care provides information about and referral to government-funded aged care services.

Parkinson’s Victoria provides information, education, advice and peer support services to improve the life of people living with Parkinson’s in Victoria, as well as raising awareness and funding for services and research.

PSP Australia promotes PSP among the public and health professionals and provides information for anyone affected by Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Find an OT using the OT Australia website ‘find an OT’ search function.

OPA promotes the rights of persons with a disability and provides information about legislation dealing with or affecting persons with a disability or who may not have decision-making capacity.

Seniors Rights Victoria provides information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people.

Seniors Online is a Victorian Government website that provides a range of resources for seniors including information about Victorian Government programs, health and community information, news, and resource directories.

Universities of the Third Age provide low-cost lifelong learning to older people to encourage them to stay active and engaged.