Older persons

seniors on beach In Tasmania, our population is the oldest of all states and territories, and is also ageing at the fastest rate. As of 2012, Tasmania has the largest proportional share of people aged 65 years and over. In addition, the number of people aged 85 years and over is growing rapidly. Greater life expectancy is good reason for celebration.

Older people are a valuable asset to our community and play a vital role contributing in a diversity of ways. All older people should have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of community.

The Principal Liaison Officer - Older Persons coordinates and supports the division's priorities in relation to older Tasmanians and may be contacted by emailing olderpersons@dpac.tas.gov.au or phoning (03) 6232 7201.

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Seniors Card Program

Phone: 1300 13 55 13
Fax: 03 6233 4164
Email: seniors@dpac.tas.gov.au

Principal Liaison Officer

Phone: 03 6232 7201

Email: olderpersons@dpac.tas.gov.au

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Community Development Division
Phone: 03 6232 7133
Toll-free phone: 1800 204 224
Fax: 03 6233 9421
Email: cdd@dpac.tas.gov.au

View the full contact details for the Community Development Division, including our North and North-West regional offices.

If you are deaf, hearing-impaired or speech-impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service:

TTY users phone 133 677, then ask for 03 6232 7133
Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 6232 7133
Internet relay users connect to the NRS www.relayservice.com.au then ask for 03 6232 7133

If you need an interpreter:
Telephone:

13 14 50

Community Development Division

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