Helpful Community Links
Community Groups
An online resource library for people to get tips on staying active in your golden years.
Here at Anxiety.org, we are committed to ensuring that anyone suffering from an anxiety disorder has access to all the resources they need to understand and overcome their affliction. Our dedicated team works to make mental health information accessible, inclusive, easy-to-find, and easy-to-understand.
Alzheimer's Australia is the national peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers and provides leadership in policy and services.
APT is a virtual network of individuals, groups and organisations with an interest in better understanding our increasingly complex relationships with animals, in all the ways they intersect in our lives.
Australian Department of Health and Ageing
The Department of Health and Ageing has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our Vision statement: Better health and active ageing for all Australians. We aim to achieve our Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advising, improving program management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders.
How young people see seniors and the aging process. Some fear physical frailty while others look forward to having more time for hobbies, but which preconceptions are right, and which are wrong? We surveyed 2,000 people aged 16-34 then checked their beliefs against the evidence to find out.
Beyond Blue have released an excellent guide for aged care staff working in community or residential care settings. It is available here.
The University of Queensland and Blue Care have forged a formal academic link and developed The University of Queensland/Blue Care Research Practice Development Centre (RPDC). This is a significant collaborative initiative that strengthens academic/industry partnerships and provides mutual benefit to both organisations.
National Seniors is a not-for-profit membership based community organisation which has as its major objectives:
- To provide economic and social benefits for people 50 years and over;
- Represent its members views to Government at all levels;
- To make donations and provide service and advice to charitable institutions assisting people 50 years and over.
Probus Association of Queensland
Probus aims to advance Probus as a worthwhile community organisation for retired and semi retired people by sharing ideas and information, coordinating multi club opportunities for friendship, fellowship and social interaction, and assisting with the formation of new clubs
University of the Third Age, Brisbane
Brisbane U3A is one of many similar U3A organisations in Australia. Formed in 1986 we provide leisure and educational courses to local seniors. U3A Brisbane has been situated at 97 Creek Street since 2012 and now has in excess of 3,500 members offering over 240 courses. We also have alternate premises at 232 Adelaide Street in the Brisbane CBD, both locations are handy to train, bus and City Cat services.
Alzheimer's Disease International
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) is the umbrella organisation of Alzheimer associations around the world. We aim to help establish and strengthen Alzheimer associations throughout the world, and to raise global awareness about Alzheimer's disease and all other causes of dementia.
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a not-for-profit organization of close to 6,000 health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. The Society provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy