The Community Support Team have been out there increasing their pool of knowledge. Pauline and Tegan visited the Senior’s Expo in Sydney, and Kelly visited the Senior’s Expo in Newcastle, and they have plenty to share with you all.
- The team encourage all legatees over 65 years of age to register with My Aged Care. It’s safeguarding your future, so that when you do need to access assistance, you won’t have to wait to set it up. If you would like some help to get registered, please reach out to Pauline (9060 0715 or pauline@policelegacynsw.org.au) or Kelly if you live in Newcastle (0494 017 819 or kelly@policelegacynsw.org.au). Please note both Kelly and Pauline work part-time.
- Would you like to know more about the Internet and how to navigate the online world? Digital Literacy Foundation are there to ensure seniors have the skills to get online confidently and safely, reaping the economic and social benefits that technology offers. Participation is free and support is provided one-on-one either in person or online by a volunteer Tech Mate. You can call them on 1300 446 024 or find them online: digitalliteracy.org.au
- Be Connected can help you to build your digital skills, confidence and safety online with free learning content and computer classes. They offer free computer classes across the country. To find out more, call 1300 795 897, M-F 9am – 5pm. Find them here: beconnected.esafety.gov.au
- Seniors NSW has lots of resources including applying for a senior’s card, energy and water rebates, retirement information and much more. Their website is: nsw.gov.au/community-services/seniors
- Seniors Card – make sure you get your seniors card to receive discounted products and services. If you are over 60 years of age, you are eligible for a card. To apply you can call them on 13 77 88 M-F 7am – 7pm, or visit your local Service NSW Centre. Their website is: nsw.gov.au/community-services/seniors-card
If you would like any more information on any of the above, please get in touch with us. We are here to help! Contact Tegan Kanard, Community Support Manager, on 9060 0717, or tegank@policelegacynsw.org.au
