Before you make any major decision about your housing options, please research your options thoroughly. It is a good idea to review the laws relating to your accommodation choice and to get independent advice.
Contacts
Before making any major decision, it is a good idea to get legal and financial advice.
Depending on the issue you need advice on and your income and assets, it is possible you will not be able to get free legal assistance, and you will have to pay a private lawyer.
| Type of enquiry | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Title searches | Landgate (08) 9273 7373 or 1300 365 288 (country) |
| Building | Building & Energy 1300 489 099 |
| Subdivisions | Western Australian Planning Commission (08) 6551 9000 |
| Retirement villages | Retirement Living Council Aged and Community Services Western Australia (08) 9244 8233 or 1800 672 500 Village Retirement Western Australia (WAVRA) 0488 812 888 |
| Renting | Commonwealth Rent Assistance Centrelink 13 2300 |
| Help with staying at home | Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre 1800 052 222 Department of Veterans' Affairs 13 32 54 Indigo Solutions (Formerly Independent Living Centre) 1300 885 886 |
| Aged care | My Aged Care 1800 200 422 |
| Concessions and rebates | Seniors Card (08) 6551 8800 or 1800 671 233 |
| Budgets and debts | National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 |
| Financial information | Centrelink Financial Information Service 13 2300 |
| Reverse mortgages | ASIC's Money Smart |
| Pension Loans Scheme | Centrelink 13 2300 Department of Veterans' Affairs13 3254 |
| Family agreements | Older People’s Rights Service (08) 9440 1663 |
| Legal information and advice | Legal Aid 1300 650 579 |
| Finding a private lawyer | Law Society of Western Australia (08) 9324 8600 |