help line: (08) 8168 8776 sa country 1800 636 368...what is seniors information service? seniors...

Seniors Information Service is a user friendly service

• providesinformationtopeoplefromnon-Englishspeakingbackgrounds,usingtheTranslating&InterpretingService(TIS)

• providesinformationtopeoplewithahearingimpairmentusingtheNationalRelayService

• helpsconnectseniorstootherservices

• assistspeopletounderstandandassessoptionsopentothem

• providesreferralstootheragencies

Seniors Information Service

Seniors Information Service Inc149CurrieStreet,AdelaideSA5000

GPOBox1645,AdelaideSA5001

HelpLine:(08)81688776SACountry1800636368

Fax:(08)82215697

information@seniors.asn.au

www.seniors.asn.au

Seniors Information Service is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Commonwealth HACC Program.

People Helping People

Help Line: (08) 8168 8776SA Country 1800 636 368

What is Seniors Information Service?

Seniors Information Service (SIS) is aninclusive,non-governmentandnot-for-profitorganisation.

SISprovidesfree,reliable,up-to-dateinformationandaccurate service referrals for all SouthAustralianseniors, theircarers, familiesandfriends to enable them to live longer andbetterwithinformedchoicesastheyage.

OurservicesupportsSouthAustraliansto:

• make informeddecisions about lifestylechoicesandindependence.

• maximiseopportunitiestoactivelyparticipateinthecommunityandtolearnnewskills

• promoteanactivelifestyle

How can you access our information?

• Ringus-talk to our professional andfriendlyinformationofficersonourHelp Line8168 8776andforSA Countrycall-ers1800 636 368

• Dropintoourconvenientlylocatedofficein149 Currie St, Adelaide

• Visitourwebsitewww.seniors.asn.au

• Sendusanemailto:information@seniors.asn.au• Consultourbroadrangeofinformation

andpublicationsincludingFactSheets,TheRetirementHousingDirectoryandRentalBooklet.

How can we work together for our Seniors?

Seniors Information Service works incollaborationwithGovernmentDepartments,community and other services providersto deliver accurate, relevant and timelyinformationtoconsumersandthebroadercommunity.

What can we do for you?Wecanprovideup-to-dateandrelevantinformationabout:• howtoaccessservicesandsupportfor

seniors• residentialagedcare• retirementhousingandlowcostrental• homecareandsupportoptions• financialconcessionsforseniors• legalmatters• healthandlifestyle

OtherservicesincludeFREE:

• informationseminarsonretirementhousing,agedcarefeesandcharges,digitalliteracy,financialplanningandestateplanning

• presentationstocommunitygroups,organisationsandserviceproviders

• internet lounge for seniors with thesupportandadviceoffriendlyvolunteerstohelpyougetonline