The Office for Ageing Well team supports South Australians to age well. We actively listen to older adults and collaborate with government, non-government, and community organisations to ensure they remain active, engaged, supported, and safe.
Our programs and services
- Seniors Card program: Discounts and benefits for eligible South Australians aged 60 and over.
- Retirement Villages Unit: Support for retirement village residents and operators.
- State Ageing Well Plan: Planning for the future needs of older people.
- Community and research grants: Funding for projects that benefit older people.
- Adult Safeguarding Unit: Protecting adults who may be vulnerable.
What we do
- Advise and support the Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well.
- Raise awareness about issues affecting older people.
- Work together with government and community.
- Help with policy, planning, and service development.
Legislation
Office for Ageing Well supports and administers two Acts: Ageing and Adult Safeguarding and Retirement Villages.
Ageing and Adult Safeguarding
Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995
The Parliament of South Australia passed amendments to the Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act that will commence on 1 July 2026.
- Ageing and Adult Safeguarding (Review Recommendations) Amendment Act 2025
- Ageing and Adult Safeguarding (Review Recommendations) Amendment Regulations 2025
Information about the changes
Retirement Villages
The Parliament of South Australia passed amendments to the Retirement Villages Act 2016 that will commence on 2 February 2026 (with some exceptions).
- Retirement Villages (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2024
- Retirement Villages (Miscellaneous) Amendment Regulations 2025
- Retirement Villages (Codes of Conduct) Amendment Regulations 2025
Information sheets about the changes
- Information for retirement village residents and prospective residents (PDF 400KB)
- What is changing for residents and prospective residents (PDF 600KB)
- Information for retirement village operators (PDF 540KB)
- How will the new laws affect retirement village operators? (PDF 990KB)
Contact Office for Ageing Well
Email officeforageingwell@sa.gov.au
Phone 8204 2420
Information sessions about Office for Ageing Well
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