Circle of Wisdom
Phone: (07) 4098 9146
Email: brsearle@bluemaxx.com.au
Douglas Shire Seniors Inc.
PO Box 1028, Mossman 4873
Phone: (07) 4098 1543
Email: jandma@aapt.net.au
Mossman District Nursing Home Inc.
PO Box 300 Mossman 4873
Phone: (07) 4098 1469 (Shirley Vico) or (07) 4098 7542 (Marg Norris)
Email: shirley.vico@bigpond.com
Meals on Wheels
Independent living in rental accommodation – must be over 55 years of age, eligible for Queensland social housing, and demonstrate an existing association with Douglas Shire
Facilities at Martin Scullet Drive, Port Douglas and 11 Maxwell Drive, Mossman
Phone: 4098 1105
Email: dsmow@bigpond.com
Hours of Operation: Mon, Wed & Fri
Ozcare Aged Care Facility
Martin Scullet Drive, Port Douglas 4877
Phone: (07) 4087 2800
Email: carefacility.portdouglas@ozcare.org.au
Website: www.ozcare.org.au
U3A Douglas Shire
University of the Third Age (U3A) is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation that aims to offer older people low-cost educational opportunities operating in a pleasant, supportive social setting. There are no formal entry requirements and no examinations.
PO Box 691, Cairns 4870
Phone: 0438 805 194
Email: douglasshire.U3acairnsinc@gmail.com
Website: U3A Douglas ShireLove Learning in the Tropics (u3anet.org.au)
Useful phone numbers and websites
— Seniors Enquiry Line
- Referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers.
- Phone: 1300 135 500
- Website: www.seniorsenquiryline.com.au
— Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia
- Advocacy service to older people and people with disability, giving vulnerable Australians a voice through information, education and support.
- Phone: 1800 818 338
- Website: www.adaaustralia.com.au
