Geriatrics LibGuide

The Aged Health Network aims to improve the health of older people in NSW by researching, developing and supporting implementation of appropriate models of care for an ageing population.

This society is for medical practitioners engaged in the practice of Geriatric Medicine and related disciplines. The Society produces the Australasian Journal on Ageing

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare-Aged Care (AIHW) is an independent statutory Australian Government agency producing authoritative and accessible information and statistics to inform and support better policy and service delivery decisions, leading to better health and wellbeing for all Australians.

Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services at a national level.

Carers NSW is the peak non-government organisation for carers in NSW, part of the National Carer Network and a member of Carers Australia. The organisation works with the other state and territory Carer Associations. Their focus is on improving the lives of carers.

Dementia Australia is an organisation that was founded more than 35 years ago, with the aim of supporting Australians living with dementia and the people involved in their care. They are a source of information, education and support services that advocate for positive change for people living with dementia.

My Aged Care is an information provider on how to access Australian Government-funded aged care services. The phone line and website can help older Australians, their families and carers to get the help and support they need.

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is a national and independent medical research institute, whose goal is to improve the life and health of older Australians. They collaborate with educators, academic experts, industry leaders and innovators in order to "combine their expertise to influence and shape the agenda in ageing research and aged care". NARI is the first academic centre in Australia focused on research and ageing since 1974.

The NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network supports and collaborates with health practitioners, researchers, community service providers and policy makers to improve the lives of older Australians through healthy ageing initiatives with a focus on preventing falls and fall-related injuries.