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Older People

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  Pittwater Council Aged Services
  PO Box 882, Mona Vale 2103
  Jane Mulroney, Community Development Officer
  Phone: 9970 1199   Fax: 9970 1197
  Email: jane_mulroney@pittwater.nsw.gov.au

 

 

Older people in Pittwater make valuable contributions to the community including volunteering, grand parenting and education. This area has been developed to inform you about services and activities available to older people living in the Pittwater area.

Council's Aged Services consult with and support older people, their families and the professionals who work with older people. For detailed contact information please call Council's Community Development Officer on 9970 1199

We have provided brochures which you can download and also helpful links for you to gain access to relevant Government and privately run agencies. Please find this information at the bottom of this page.

Connecting You - A Strategy to Address Social Isolation

Extensive consultations held in conjunction with Council's Social Plan reveal that a significant proportion (47%) of older residents living in Pittwater stated that they felt isolated or lonely some of the time with a further 6.9% indicating that they felt isolated or lonely most of the time. Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Councils along with local services are working together to develop strategies to identify and make connections to older people experiencing social isolation.  The Manly Warringah Pittwater Social Isolation Working Party amongst a number of strategies have developed the following resources to assist family, friends, volunteer groups and local services respond effectively to this growing problem. 

The Connecting You Flyer provides a checklist to services, family, friends and older people which may highlight that a person is socially isolated. The flyer also provides information about key contact points that can provide information about support services and recreational/leisure activities which may reduce this isolation.

Community Transport

Community Transport is available to older residents and people with a disability who need to access services, attend appointments (e.g. medical, hospital) or other activities which assist in maintaining independence and contact with others. There are a number of non-government organisations which may provide community transport to Pittwater residents.

  • Manly Warringah Community Transport
    MWP Community Transport provides a range of transport options for the aged, people with disabilities and those who are transport disadvantaged.
    Phone: 9971 5110
  • Manly Warringah Community Aid
    Transport is provided in cars by paid staff and volunteers to the frail aged, those with high support needs and their carers.
    Phone: 9913 3244
  • Kaddy Transport
    Kaddy is a voluntary organisation that provides bus transport for individuals using wheelchairs or permanently blind adults, to medical, hospital, dental appointments or meetings.
    Phone: 9972 0242

Depending on your situation, you may also like to read about other information on Council's website include Parking and also Public Transport.

Information for Older People

Pittwater, Manly & Warringah Councils work in partnership to produce annual Information Guides for older people. These documents include a Services Guide, Leisure Guide and Retirement Housing Guide.  Pittwater Council has also created the Pittwater Leisure Guide Flyer which outlines the activities available in the Pittwater area.

The guides can be downloaded or you can obtain copies from Councils Customer Service Centres at Warriewood or Avalon or the Community Centres. To have a guide mailed please contact Council's Community Development Officer on 9970 1199.

Home and Community Care Services (HACC Services)

Home and Community Care is a  joint Commonwealth and State funded program. The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program helps you and the person looking after you, so that you can continue to live at home safely, comfortably and as independently as possible.

There are a range of services available for people with disabilities, their families and carers, to assist where possible to maintain independent living at home in the community.  These include Home Support, Respite, Transport, Health, Advocacy and Food Services.

Some services are free of charge, while others cost different amounts. Ask about costs when you call the service which you require.

View services provided locally through the Home & Community Care Program (HACC) brochure or for a copy to be mailed to you, please contact Council's Community Development Officer on telephone 9970 1170.

Pensioner Rebate

Rebates on Council Rates and Waste Charges are available to owners who have a Pensioner Concession Card, or a TPI or EDA Gold Card. Please find more information on the Pensioner Rebate webpage including an application form.

Active Ageing

Staying active as you age is very important, as it has a positive impact on your Physical, Social, Emotional and Mental well-being.  This section has a few ideas to get you started on Easy Care Gardening, Lifeball, The Wanderers Walking Group, Avalon Computer Pals, Avalon and Narrabeen Active Seniors Groups. 

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to participate in your community and provides you and the community with many rewards.  There are many organisations who are always looking for Volunteers to assist in Gardening, Recreation Assistants, Carers Support and many other interesting organisations in the local area.

Home Library Service

This service coordinates and supplies library items to people in their own homes who are housebound and unable to visit the library. Visit the Mona Vale Library  web site or call 9970 1600 for further details. 

Fire Safety and Smoke Alarms

The SABRE (Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly) program is designed to support the elderly, residing in their own homes and that have limited domestic support, to live independently and remain valuable assets in the community. The program sees the NSW Fire Brigades forming partnerships with other community organisations to assist senior citizens in the maintenance of their fire safety devices primarily their battery operated smoke alarms.  This webpage will advise you on how to contact the local brigades for assistance and also provide you with Fact Sheets for your information.

Useful Website Links

Find a range of website links for Government and private organisations including the National Public Toilet Register website which you can locate a toilet by postcode and plan your trips by.