Useful Links
Council on the Ageing (COTA) - Victoria, Living Longer Living Stronger
http://www.cotavic.org.au/llls/llls.html
Living Longer Living Stronger is a program designed by COTA in conjunction with RMIT, which aims to increase the range and quality of strength training opportunities for older people.
Office For Older Australians
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms...
The Office for Older Australians provides a range of education and support services for people with dementia and their carers. The Office also contributes to policy and programs which assist older Australians to live independently, and receive timely access to available care services.
Office of the Public Advocate
http://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au
This provides a range of services and advice from representation and advocacy to community visitors and assistance on legal issues.
Seniors
http://www.seniors.gov.au
Seniors.gov.au provides you with a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians.
Life Planning Foundation Australia
http://www.life.org.au
Umbrella organisation for Life Activities Clubs which focus of the social and physical wellbeing of older Australians.
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritisvic.org.au
The Arthritis Foundation of Australia is dedicated to all people in Australia who have arthritis or one of the related conditions, those who care for people with arthritis and people at risk of developing arthritis.
The Heart Foundation
http://www.heartfoundation.com.au
Official website of The Heart Foundation. An independent Australia-wide, non-profit health organisation.
Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
http://www.whv.org.au
An independent state-wide women's health promotion, advocacy and information service run by women for women. Women share common experiences yet are also a diverse group. The information on this site is for all women.
Better Health Channel
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
The Better Health Channel was established by the Victorian (Australia) Government. Its role is to provide the community with access to online health related information.
Nutrition Australia
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org
Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community based organisation with offices in all states and territories. Nutrition Australia is an independent body that aims to promote the health and well-being of all Australians.
Vitamins and Nutrition Center
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org
The Vitamins and Nutrition Center provides accurate information on vitamins and nutrition, research on vitamins and the different effects of vitamin deficiency.
fitness2live
http://www.fitness2live.com.au
fitness2live is a guide, motivator and assistant to achieving your personal goals in health and wellness, fitness and nutrition, sport and recreation and successful weight management.