Older Adults

• University of the Third Age
  Sydney University of the Third Age (Sydney U3A) offers hundreds of intellectually stimulating courses throughout Sydney.
• Volunteering opportunities
  Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, use your skills, connect with your local community and make a real difference.
• Intergenerational program at Woollahra Pre-School
  This 20-week program brings older adults and preschoolers together for a range of fun activities.
• Probus
  Connect socially, explore new interests, learn new skills and enjoy a variety of outings following retirement. There is lots to choose from and local monthly meetings include guest speakers.
• Woollahra Probus - meets monthly at Gaden Centre, corner Queen St and Edgecliff Rd. Fun and Fellowship for Active retirees. Enjoy monthly meetings, guest speakers, music group, book club, walking group, day trips, multi-day trips and more. Attend three meetings as a guest for free then join at an affordable cost. Call Kathy on 9389 8509 for more information.
•  Dover Heights Probus - Welcome new members! Discover fun, friendship and much more in retirement. Be a part of a social club, meet new friends, hear from guest speakers and enjoy activities and outings. Meetings are held at Vaucluse Bowling Club. Contact Grace on 1300 630 488 or view the flyer for more information.

• Technology Workshops
  Woollahra Council offers a wide range of technology workshops for seniors.
• Home support providers near you
  Services for older people and their carers to live independently in their own home or the community, under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
• Holdsworth Community Centre & Services
  Offer a broad range of useful support services and activities.
• Holdsworth meal delivery and home shopping service.
  Nutritious quality meals delivered, to enable people to live independently.
• Next of Kin Register
  A NSW Police program where older people who live alone can register personal information so that in an emergency, police can contact their next of kin if needed, as well as having access to their nominated doctor, dentist, and any medical alerts.
• The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is available to older Australians who may not have regular contact with friends or relatives, or are feeling isolated from their culture or heritage, can be referred by an aged care service provider to a volunteer visiting network member in the local area. Visits from a volunteer are available to anyone receiving government-funded residential aged care or a Home Care Package. This includes people who are approved and waiting for an aged care home or on the National Priority System for a Home Care Package.
• Benevolent Society - Home and Community Care in Eastern Sydney
  A range of support services, including in-home support, support for carers and respite.

• Older Persons Mental Health Service Directory (anglicare.org.au)
  Low cost and free community services for older persons available in Australia.
• Telecross Telechat
  Australian Red Cross service which provides social & emotional support via a daily telephone call to check on an older person’s wellbeing.
• St Vincent's Community Connections Program
  This program helps to provide social support to those experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
• For general mental health support and services, please view Council’s dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage.

• Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line
  Call 1800 171 866. This free service has been established to answer COVID-related questions and to provide help, support and resources to Older Australians impacted by COVID-19 in any way.
• Active and Healthy
  Staying physically active is the single most important thing we can do to stay fit and independent as we get older.
• Healthy and Active for Life Online
  A free 10 week healthy lifestyle program for adults aged 60 years and over.
• Sir Roden and Lady Cutler Foundation
  Transport for the elderly and the disabled for vital medical appointments.

• Seniors Rights Service provides free legal advice, advocacy, information and referrals. The service is a fully accredited community legal centre. Aged Care Advocacy can provide support for recipients of all Commonwealth funded aged care services.
• Stop abuse and neglect of older people
  This resource will help you to identify different forms of abuse and gives you the steps you can take to respond. Helpful contacts and referral information is included.
• Seniors Information Service
  A NSW Government service providing information on a range of topics including health, financial and legal matters.
• NSW Seniors Card
  A NSW Government program providing seniors with access to a range of discounts and concessions in businesses across NSW. The Seniors Card Discount Directory is a guide to the best Seniors Card offers and can be collected from the following locations:
• • Member for Vaucluse Office: 330 New South Head Road, Double Bay
  • Double Bay Post Office: 469 New South Head Road, Double Bay
  • Rose Bay North Post Office: 2/663 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
  • Edgecliff Post Office: 2/203 New South Head Road, Edgecliff
  • Paddington Post Office: 246 Oxford Street, Paddington

Council has been supporting the direct service provision of ageing and disability services for many years, with the provision of community facilities, direct services and the allocation of grants and subsidies.

The Delivery Program and Operational Plan describes how Council will work with the community to achieve its goals. The Disability Inclusion Action Plan (PDF version and Easy Read Version) and Social and Cultural Plan identifies short and long term priorities for the Woollahra community including seniors and people with a disability.