Older Adults

• Woollahra Life! Program
  Offers a wide range of activities weekly. From philosophy, chat groups, games and art, to strength, balance, yoga and fitness. There is something for everyone. To find out more or to book in, visit Woollahra Life! or call 1300 882 962.
• 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.
• GoVolunteer
  A directory for volunteering opportunities across Australia, searchable by type and local area.
• LiveUp
  

  A directory to help you find activities, programs, and health-focused clubs in your local area.

• Woollahra Connect! Program
  Information and guidance on aged care options, support to register with My Aged Care and connection to other local services and programs.
• Wentworth Guide to Government Services for Seniors(PDF, 7MB)
  In-depth booklet providing information, advice and helpful tips on navigating aged care services and support specific to the local area.
• 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.
• JNC Community Directories
  Directories which feature details for community services and organisations, including Aged Care, Legal Services and Emergency contacts. 
• Aged Care Guide
  A searchable directory, resources and tools for finding aged care options in your area. 

• 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.

• 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.
• Healthdirect - 1800 022 222
  A free health advice helpline, through which you can speak to a registered nurse if you feel unwell or are injured.
• Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association (CPSA)
  Throughout the rest of the year, CPSA will be hosting Health Education Sessions for seniors, including topics such as Falls Injury Prevention, Oral Health Care, Diabetes Awareness, and many more. Sessions are free and are available both via zoom and as face-to-face sessions - register your interest via the CPSA website here. 
• Get Healthy NSW
  A free NSW Health program run by Diabetes Australia. Offers support with healthy eating, weight management, diabetes prevention and management, and more.
• Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network – Local Dementia Support Services Flyer
  

  A printable flyer which highlights support services available in the local area for people experiencing dementia.

• Let's Talk: Elder Support and Mediation Services
  The program provided by Relationships Australia provides mediation to help older people and their families address age-related issues and disagreements, as well as support to make decisions that protect the rights and safety of everyone involved. 
• 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. View the most recent data(PDF, 2MB) from the Ageing and Disability Commission on the reports of alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older person or adult with disability.
• 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. 

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.

Woollahra Council is a member of the Eastern Sydney Stop Abuse of Older People Collaborative. Councils, Health services and Non-Government Organisations come together to share learnings, insight and best practice approaches when responding to abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability.