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Seniors Information Service Inc. (SIS)
Address
76 Waymouth St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone
08 8168 8776
1800 636 368 SA country callers
1800 636 368 SA country callers
Fax
08 8221 5697
Email
Website
Postal Address
GPO Box 1645, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia
Hours
Office Mon - Thurs 9am - 4.30pm, Fri 9am - 4pm
Telephone enquiries Mon - Thurs 9am - 4.30pm, Fri 9am - 4pm
Telephone enquiries Mon - Thurs 9am - 4.30pm, Fri 9am - 4pm
Access
Audio loop in seminar area; counter hearing system
Wheelchair access
Disability toilets
Wheelchair access
Disability toilets
Comment
Provides information to older people, their families, carers and service providers
Services
- Information and referral on general issues concerning older people, their families and carers
- Information to assist older people to live independently in their own homes
- Information on aged care facilities including locations, current vacancies and costs. Aims to assist clients to obtain accommodation on a long term or respite basis but does not arrange placements. Assistance with application forms by appointment
- Information on housing options including retirement village accommodation (rental, entry contribution and resident funded units). Retirement Accommodation Directory and vacancy registers available for these accommodation types
- Referral to appropriate complaints agencies regarding residential care, retirement villages, home support and other services
- Fact sheets on health and well-being, housing options, care and support options, legal or financial issues and lifestyle
- Provision of speakers to community groups
- Seminars on topics for younger retirees on retirement housing
- Seniors Internet Lounge - free internet access for older people, assistance with access to information and training in computer skills provided by volunteers
