The National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) provides free and independent information, advice and representation about Social Security law and its administration. NWRN member organisations operate in all states and territories of Australia and consist of specialist community legal centres and services and individual advocates. They are independent of Centrelink and all government departments.

Homepage ofthe Tenants NSW site. The site provides advice and information to NSW tenants and includes factsheets, sample letters, policy and law reform news, information about campaigns and submissions.

This section of the site contains a comprehensive range of topics relevant to Ageing and Aged Care for Consumers. These topics include information on Help to Stay at Home, Residential Care, Caring for Someone, Support for People with Special Needs and related Publications.

The Elder Abuse Prevention Association (EAPA) is an association of advocates, practitioners, researchers, and supporters dedicated to protecting the safety, security, and dignity of Australia’s most vulnerable citizens. It was established in 2002 to achieve a clearer understanding of abuse and provide direction and leadership to prevent it.

NICRI is a government funded, independent consumer agency providing information on investment products.

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association of NSW Inc (CPSA) was founded in 1931 to serve the interests of pensioner groups in the state of New South Wales (one of the six states in the Commonwealth of Australia). In response to pension cuts at that time, a number of independent pensioner groups decided to join forces with the goal of dealing with ‘all matters affecting the common interests of pensioners.

The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd is the independent body responsible for managing the accreditation and ongoing supervision of Commonwealth-funded aged care homes.

The Aged-care Rights Service (TARS) is a community legal centre that provides advocacy for the residents of Commonwealth funded hostels and nursing homes, self-care retirement villages and recipients of in-home aged care in NSW. We also give information on the costs associated with entering an aged care facility and give advice on retirement village contracts. All calls to TARS are confidential.

Seniors Enquiry Line is a statewide information and referral service. For the cost of a local call, Seniors Enquiry Line gives Queensland seniors, their family, friends and carers access to information on topics of interest to seniors.

The NSW State Government introduced the Seniors Card scheme in 1992 to encourage older people to enjoy an active and healthy retirement. Seniors Card is a FREE discount card providing members with access to NSW Government concessions and business discounts.