Council is committed to supporting older people in the local community. We have information available on a wide range of activities and events for seniors. Whether it is an exercise group, a social club or a computer class there are activities to suit various interests and abilities. Council works closely with community organisations to support these activities.
Council has information on services for older people and their carers, to assist them to remain living independently in their own homes. Information on transport, meals, home maintenance and a range of other options is available along with information on local accommodation options.
Every year Council celebrates Seniors Week during the period specified by NSW Seniors Festival, and has a calendar of events that occur throughout the month in which the Festival falls.
For more information on any of the topics listed above please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre
To access government funded aged care services, either in your own home or in a residential facility, you will need to contact My Aged Care to register your details and commence the assessment process. You will then be able to choose from a range of eligible service providers.
Need an interpreter?
Call the Translating & Interpreting Service on 131 450, and ask for 1800 200 422
Do you have a hearing or speech impairment?
Call the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677, and ask for 1800 200 422
Provide support and assistance to those who are elderly, frail, socially isolated, people with a disability or experiencing financial disadvantage in our community.
The 2015 Seniors and Aged Care Guide below is no longer in print.
The Guide is not being updated – it is there for reference purposes only.
Sydney Community Services – Carers Support Services 9817 0101
Northern Sydney Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre 1800 052 222
Provides short term or emergency respite.
Carers NSW 1800 242 636
Throughout April 2021 there will be numerous activities and events for seniors to participate in and discover.
For more information and booking links for Seniors Festival 2021, go to our dedicated Seniors Festival page.
The NSW Government launched the NSW Ageing Strategy in 2012. The Plan recognises the importance of the ageing population and the whole-of-community response required.
Active & Healthy is a directory of community physical activity fall prevention programs and general physical activity programs for adults aged 50+ years, provided by NSW Health.
Search the Active & Healthy online directory to find exercise programs for seniors to help you stay fit and active while having fun and meeting new people. This includes everything from walking football to swimming, tai chi and quigong, yoga, dancing and more. You can refine your search by adjusting the distance. A guide to searching on the website is here.
Read the Active and Healthy Flyer
NSW Health also offers free printed copies of Staying Active and On Your Feet, which contains safety checklists, home exercises and falls information for older people.
Providers can register their program for free here
22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110
PO Box 21, Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Tel: (02) 9879 9400
E: customerservice@huntershill.nsw.gov.au
ABN: 75 570 316 011
We acknowledge that The Wallumedegal people of the Eora Nation are the Traditional Custodians of this land.