Resources for seniors

Useful links

• Compliments, complaints and suggestions
  If you have a compliment, complaint or suggestion for Brightwater, this brochure explains the way you can get in touch with us.
• My Aged Care
  An Australian government website and phone line that can help you access aged care services and information.
• Council on the Ageing (COTA WA)
  Supports the rights and interests of older Western Australians. 
• Dementia Australia
  Represents the thousands of people in Australia living with dementia, as well as the people involved in their care.
• Carers WA
  Provides support, education and counselling for carers.
• Carers Recognition Act 2004
  The Act is a Western Australian law which recognises the role of carers in the community and provides a way of involving them in delivering services that affect carers and their caring role. 
• Volunteering WA
  Connect with a local volunteer or browse a range of opportunities. You can also register your interest with Brightwater.
• Palliative Care Western Australia
  Information and resources for individuals and carers about end-of-life care.
• Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
  The Commission is the national end-to-end regulator of aged care services, and the primary point of contact for consumers and providers in relation to quality and safety. Phone 1800 951 822
• Translating and Interpreting Service TIS National
  An interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. Email [email protected] or phone 1300 575 847
• Elder Abuse Helpline
  If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, or has a question about elder abuse, please call the Elder Abuse Helpline. Phone 1300 724 679