Staying physically
active is the
single most
important thing
we can do to
stay well and
independent.
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Staying active
and on your feet
Australian Psychological Society
www.psychology.org.au
Ph: 1800 333 497
Carers NSW
www.carersnsw.asn.au
Ph: 1800 242 636 (free call) 9am to 5pm
After hours service: Call Lifeline 13 11 14
Continence Foundation of Australia
www.continence.org.au
Ph: 1800 330 066
Continence Foundation of Australia in NSW Inc
Ph: 02 8741 5699
COTA (Council on the Ageing) NSW
www.cotansw.com.au
Ph: 02 9286 3860 or 1800 449 102
Diabetes Australia NSW
www.diabetesnsw.com.au
Ph: 1300 136 588
Dietitians Association of Australia
www.daa.asn.au
Ph: 02 6163 5200 or 1800 812 942
Fitness Australia
www.ftness.org.au
Ph: 1300 211 311
Guide Dogs NSW / ACT
www.guidedogs.com.au
Ph: 02 9412 9300
Heartmoves
www.heartmoves.heartfoundation.org.au
Independent Living Centre NSW
www.ilcnsw.asn.au
Ph: 1300 885 886 (info line)
Ph: 02 9890 0940 (reception)
Macular Degeneration Foundation
www.mdfoundation.com.au
Ph: 1800 111 709 (help line)
Ph: 02 9261 8900
National Ageing Research Institute
www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au/tips_on_ageing/safe_tips.htm
Tips on healthy ageing—Safe use of Medicines
National Heart Foundation
www.heartfoundation.org.au
Ph: 1300 362 787
National Prescribing Service Limited
www.nps.org.au
Ph: 02 8217 8700 or 1300 888 763 (medicines line) 9am to 5pm
NSW Meals on Wheels
www.nswmealsonwheels.org.au
Ph: 02 8219 4200
Deliver low-cost nutritious meals
Nutritionist Society of Australia (Inc.)
www.nsa.asn.au
Ph: 08 8363 1307
Ph: 02 9845 3142 (Sydney committee)
Optometrists’ Association Australia
www.oaansw.com.au
Ph: 02 9712 2199
Osteoporosis Australia
www.osteoporosis.org.au
Ph: 02 9518 8140
OT Australia NSW
www.otnsw.com.au
Ph: 02 9648 3225
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
www.psa.org.au
Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute
Falls and Balance Group
www.neura.edu.au/fbrg
Information and research on falls and balance
Seniors Information Service
www.seniorsinfo.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 13 12 44
Speech Pathology Australia
www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Ph: 03 9642 4899
Tai Chi Association of Australia
www.taichiaustralia.com
Vision Australia
www.visionaustralia.org
Ph: 1300 847 466
Useful contacts