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Seniors Information Service (SIS)
Aims to maximise the independence and improve the quality of life of seniors by providing free information about the services and facilities available to them.
SIS Contact Details
Address: Ground Floor, 76 Waymouth Street, Adelaide
Phone: (08) 8168 8776
Country FreeCall: 1800 636 368 (country SA only)
Fax: (08) 8221 5697
Mail: GPO Box 1645, Adelaide, 5001
Email: information@seniors.asn.au
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This year Seniors Information Service (SIS) is hosting a
fun-filled morning tea with homemade delicious treats, and you’re invited!
Please join us in raising vital funds for the Cancer Council on Friday 25th May on the ground floor 76 Waymouth Street Adelaide from 10am - 11.30am.
All funds raised through Australia's Biggest Morning Tea assist Cancer Council SA to continue to invest in high quality cancer research and prevention and provide support to those impacted by cancer and their family and friends across the state.
You can make a tax-deductible donation any time - online! Simply go to SIS’s personal page: A cuppa with Seniors!
Once you’ve donated, you’ll receive a receipt via email. And you can donate as many times as you like.
Go on... make your cup count in the fight to beat cancer!
Thanks for your support.
Visit Australia's Biggest Morning Tea website for a collection of delicious recipes!
Seniors Community Hub
Morning Tea
Come and join for a morning tea and a friendly informal chat with one of our Information Officers.
Every Tuesday and Friday 10am - 11am
Find out about our service and how we can help you, your family and friends to make informed decisions and improve your quality of life. No need to booked just come along!
Free Information Seminars
Aged Care Fees and Charges
When: Wednesday 9th May
Time: 10am - 12pm
Where: 76 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
Retirement Housing
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To move or not to move?
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Options
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Financial implications
When: Thurs 17th May and Wed 8th August
Time: 10am - 12pm
Where: 76 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
Booking is essential, contact us on 8168 8701
HARMONY DAY - Multicultural Recipes
SIS' staff has put together a Multicultural recipes booklet to share with our community!
Publications
Retirement Village Directory 2012/2013
SIS publishes a retirement housing directory with a comprehensive listing and profiles of retirement villages throughout the state.
The latest edition is available for purchase at $20 for the general public and $25 for organisations (plus $3 for postage and handling)
You can download the order form here, buying the Directory directly from our office or give us a call to send you the order form. Contact us on 8168 8776.
Payment methods: cash, cheque and postal/money order.
Retirement village profiles are also available free for view or print from our searchable online database.
SIS Annual Report 2011
The Seniors information AGM was held on Wednesday, November 16. View or download the Annual Report and Financial Report here.
Seniors and the Law
View or download this informative booklet here
Retirement Planning Guide
View or download this informative booklet here.
Digital Television - Household Assistance Scheme
The Household Assistance Scheme is an Australian government program that provides assistance to older people, veterans, people with disabilities and carers to convert to digital television in circumstances where they have not converted and need help to do so.
For more information, visit the Digital TV Switchover Australia website or tel.1800 556 443.
Free public transport with SA's Seniors Card
For information, including eligibility criteria and application forms, visit the Seniors Card Unit website.
Water restrictions and permits
Visit the SA Water website for the latest South Australian water restrictions and to apply for an aged or disability permit.
Information about concessions is now easier to find
The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (formerly Families and Community’s) website has a new concessions page which now makes it easier for you to find out about South Australian concessions for which you may be eligible.
The Concessions Finder allows you to specify the card or benefit you are currently receiving and then lists the concessions to which you may be eligible.
For more information, telephone the Concessions Hotline on 1800 307 758.
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