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Seniors Wise SA

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Seniors Wise SA is a volunteer based service funded by the South Australian Government that :

  • Provides information and explores options
  • Raises awareness on a range of ageing topics in the community
  • Encourages local businesses to provide senior friendly services
  • Builds a stronger community together with seniors

Seniors Wise SA is a program of Seniors Information Service and an initiative of the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (formerly Department for Families and Communities).

During its inital phase Seniors Wise SA will be focussing on Adelaide metropolitan area.

Seniors Information Service and Meal on Wheels (SA) Inc are working collaboratively to deliver the Seniors Wise SA Home Visiting Scheme.

How does Seniors Wise SA work in our community?

Seniors Wise SA can provide information through:

  • Answering your phone calls
  • User-friendly website enquiries
  • Personal home visits
  • Group presentations and seminars
  • Personal visits to our office
  • Providing a senior friendly business directory.

Information and Support

Seniors Wise SA provides older people with information and support to meet their individual needs through:

  • Information regarding different services
  • Referral to relevant services
  • Home visits - information brought to you in your home by friendly volunteers.

Community Awareness

Seniors Wise SA raises awareness in the general community on a range of ageing issues and works to break down negative stereotypes of seniors by conducting free talks and seminars.

Senior Friendly Business Certification

Seniors Wise SA assists businesses to better serve older customers by assessing their:

  • Access and layout
  • Customer service
  • Website (if applicable)

Successful businesses will be certified as Senior Friendly and carry the Senior Friendly Business logo to be easily identified, as well as being listed in the Senior Friendly Business directory.

How to contact us:

Seniors Wise SA 
Level 2, 76 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Tel. (08) 8168 8708
Fax: (08) 8221 5697
Postal address: GPO Box 1645, Adelaide, 5001
seniorswisesa@seniors.asn.au

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Did you know...

  • In 2008, 15.3% of South Australian people were aged 65 or older. The national average was 13.2%
  • Within 5 years, there will be more people aged 65 and over than children 0-18
  • By 2023 it is anticipated 1 in 5 South Australians will be aged 65 and over