Aged Services
Aged Services
Council's Aged Services team is available to answer your enquiries about services, activities and housing for seniors and can provide useful referrals and information.
The team works with the local community to develop services, activities, programs and events for active and frail residents to encourage 'healthy ageing', independence and reduction of social isolation. For more information call Council's Aged Services Development Officer on 9942 2560 or 9942 2563.
- Programs for the over 55s
- Services to support you at home
- Leisure activities and groups
- Lincs community information database
- Social Inclusion
- More about Council's Aged Services
Aged Services seek comments in regard to issues affecting older people and welcomes suggestions for new services, programs and activities for seniors. Email communityagedservices@warringah.nsw.gov.au to register your concern or idea.
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Seniors Week Warringah Council's Seniors Program encourages our senior citizens to have fun, get fit, stimulate their minds and feel forever young. More on Council's Seniors Week 2011 program |
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CHEERS Cheerful Healthy Eating for Elderly Residents and Seniors (CHEERS) is a monthly luncheon encouraging seniors to experience different cuisines, learn about healthy eating and meet new people. CHEERS luncheons program (PDF 133KB) |
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Clubs for Seniors Local seniors clubs offer a range of activities such as indoor bowling, mahjong, card games, dancing, bingo and chess. Centres are located at Dee Why and Forestville. |
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Warringah Aquatic Centre Warringah Aquatic Centre offers an exercise program for seniors with a gentle workout in and out of the water to help maintain joint and muscle integrity and enhance quality of life. More on Warringah Aquatic Centre seniors program |
Do You Need Assistance With Services to Support You at Home Such As:
Shopping, cleaning, or nursing care in your home?
- Seniors and Care Guide 2011 (PDF 6.92MB)
- Shopping made easy in Manly, Warringah and Pittwater (PDF 1.06MB)
- Home and Community Care (HACC) Services
Nutritious meals and/or weekly lunches with other seniors?
A break from caring for your spouse or family member?
Transport to medical appointments, shopping or social outings?
- Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Aid Service Inc.
- Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Transport Inc.
Researching your housing and accommodation options?
Ideas for 'active' and 'passive’ leisure activities?
- Favourite walks in Warringah for older people (PDF 700KB)
- Seniors and Care Guide 2010 (PDF 1.6MB)
- Time on Your Hands – A catalogue of things to do for men over 65 on the Northern Beaches (PDF 3MB)
Do You Have an Interest In...
Aged related exhibitions?
- Special Relationships exhibition - grandparents and grandchildren
- Seniors Celebrating Lasting Relationships exhibition
Locating information about community organisations?
The Manly Warringah Pittwater Social Inclusion Working Party is a group of local service providers working towards implementing practical strategies to prevent and address social isolation.
- Checklist (PDF 195KB)
- Connecting with your neighbours (PDF 213KB)
- National Home and Community Care (HACC) Conference presentation 2011 (PPT 1.37MB)
- Resources for seniors groups – promotion (PDF 19.2KB)
- Resources for seniors groups – transport and company (PDF 19.6KB)
- Resources for seniors groups – grants (PDF 22.4KB)
Learning more about what we do
- 2005 Seniors have their say report - a needs assessment of older residents in Warringah (PDF 2.24MB)
- Seniors information and services (PDF 341KB)
Useful Websites
