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Seniors

Seniors Information

Seniors program

A program of activities that focus on the health, safety, and welfare of residents aged 55 years and over, is currently being scheduled and will be released in February 2010.

Seniors week

Council will be participating in a Seniors Week Program in 2010. Ageing Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services NSW, determines the date for this event. Seniors Week will be held in March 2010.

Seniors support services

Support services are available to maintain you in your own home

For many people, living in the comfort of their own home is an important part of their life.  Yet living at home and maintaining independence is not always easy.  People experiencing difficulty in carrying out household tasks or personal care, can be assisted by a range of government funded and voluntary service organisations.

The range of home support services includes: assistance with shopping, delivery of prepared meals, home modification and maintenance, home nursing, respite care, housekeeping, transport and personal care

For information, eligibility and referral to home support services telephone Carelink Access Point - 1300 731 556

Seniors activities

Please click on the following link to view activities and events Port Stephens Council Calendar of Events

Seniors transport options

Click on the following link to plan your public transport journey http://www.131500.com.au/newjourney.asp

A range of flexible and responsive community transport options exist in Port Stephens including: 
Weekly social outings, shopping trips with access to a range of retail, banking, postal, library and other services. Transport to doctors, specialists and other health related appointments can be arranged also transport to day centres. A provision for a telephone booking service can be arranged. Coordination of client bookings, matching client needs with the most appropriate transport mode and support. Assistance to and from vehicle can be organised.

Please contact the Carelink Access Point for information, assessment and eligibility on 1300 731 556. 

Contact details
Community Planner - Ageing & Disability
0249 800 260 (ph)
michelle.page@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

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