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Seniors Rights Service is a community service that protects the rights of older people. They provide telephone advice, advocacy, legal advice and educational services. The service operates in NSW only.
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(1 supplier)For information contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679
Last updated: Feb 17 2023
The service offers
* Telephone and face to face advocacy for people receiving aged care services at home or in an aged care home.
* Legal advice and advocacy for people living in retirement villages
* Legal advice and information to all older people in NSW
Seniors Rights Service is funded by the Australian Government
Legal
* Seniors Rights Service offers legal assistance to older people through the Older Persons? Legal Service (OPLS) and the Retirement Village Legal Service.
Older Persons? Legal Service (OPLS)
* OPLS provides legal advice, assistance, referral and education for older people throughout NSW including rural, regional and remote areas. This service is for people over 60, particularly those who are socially or economically disadvantaged.
OPLS solicitors give advice on:
Consumer issues
* Debt management
* Certain contractual matters and unfair contracts
* Provision of goods and services.
Human rights matters
* Age discrimination
* Financial abuse, including by relatives and carers
* Assistance gaining access to the administration of State and Commonwealth law and programs.
Alternative decision-making
* Issues involving the capacity to make financial and non-financial care decisions
* Legal advice and assistance on Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship issues
The service offers
* Telephone and face to face advocacy for people receiving aged care services at home or in an aged care home.
* Legal advice and advocacy for people living in retirement villages
* Legal advice and information to all older people in NSW
Seniors Rights Service is funded by the Australian Government
Legal
* Seniors Rights Service offers legal assistance to older people through the Older Persons? Legal Service (OPLS) and the Retirement Village Legal Service.
Older Persons? Legal Service (OPLS)
* OPLS provides legal advice, assistance, referral and education for older people throughout NSW including rural, regional and remote areas. This service is for people over 60, particularly those who are socially or economically disadvantaged.
OPLS solicitors give advice on:
Consumer issues
* Debt management
* Certain contractual matters and unfair contracts
* Provision of goods and services.
Human rights matters
* Age discrimination
* Financial abuse, including by relatives and carers
* Assistance gaining access to the administration of State and Commonwealth law and programs.
Alternative decision-making
* Issues involving the capacity to make financial and non-financial care decisions
* Legal advice and assistance on Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship issues
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| Supplier | Location | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors Rights Service | Surry Hills, NSW, Australia | Sales: 02 9281 3600 Fax: 02 9281 3672 Toll Free: 1800 424 079 | Visit Website |
Assistive Technology Australia
(Independent Living Centre NSW)
Shop 4019 Westpoint Blacktown
17 Patrick Street
Blacktown
NSW 2148
Australia
Shop 4019
Level 4 (Rooftop)
Westpoint Shopping Centre Blacktown
Enter car park via express ramp at the Alpha St roundabout (Map)
1300 452 679
02 9912 5800 (Reception)
02 8814 9656 (Fax)
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