Sutherland Shire Council offers a series of free seminars to residents, their carers and families, on a variety of topics. The seminars under the banner Know Your Options offer information that promotes healthy lifestyles and wellbeing and assists residents in making informed choices.
Previous Seminars
2012 Seminars
Accommodation Options for Seniors More information: Centrelink Financial Information Service Ph: 132300; Watkins Tapsell Ph: 9521 6000; Fire and Rescue NSW; Sutherland Shire Home Modifications and Maintenance Ph: 9524 1100
2011 Seminars
Active Mind=Active Brain More information: Alzheimer's Australia-NSW- www.alzheimers.org.au Ph: 1800 100 500
Active Ageing-Fitness, Fun and Learning More information: Volunteer Link 8558 40000
Strata Living More information: Institute of Strata Title Management - www.strataplus.com.au ; Watkins Tapsell Ph: 9521 6000; Sutherland Library- Legal Resource information Ph: 9710 0351
Hearing-Don't Miss our on the Sounds of Life More information: Hearing Australia 9526 5188; National Relay Service 1800 550 660
Travelling with Confidence More information: Public Transport-any enquiry 131 500; Sutherland Shire Community Transport 9548 0133
2010 Seminars
Fitness, recreation and social opportunities in the Shire More information: Council Leisure Centres 9710 0333 or Volunteer Link 8558 40000.
Taking Charge of the Future Copy of presentations and more information: Council Library Services, Advance Care Directive Assoc, NSW Public Guardian.
Retain your independence: Home support services for older people Copy of presentations and more information: Commonweath Carelink (1800 052 222), Sutherland Shire HACC Development Officer, Combined Caring Centres, Southcare ACAT Team.
Drive safe: Mobility scooter safety More information: NRMA road safety education programs for older drivers
Resilience in the Senior Years-Beyond Maturity Blues More information: Beyond Blue (1300 22 46 36)
Brain Placticity - Keep Your Brain Active Copy of presentations and more information: Brain Exercise presentation, Dementia Collaborative Research Centres
Maxim-Eyes Your Sight - How to Prevent Age Related Eye Disease More information: Macular Degeneration Foundation
Injury and Falls Prevention More information: Southcare Occupational Therapy Service (9540 7540)
2009 Seminars
Unlocking the Puzzle: Information for parents of children with a disability (0-12years) Copy of presentation and more information: Association of Children with a Disability NSW (1300 851 603) Presentation
Residential aged care facilities Copy of presentation and more information: Aged Care Rights Service Inc TARS (1800 424 079) Presentation
Succession planning: Is your business part of your retirement plan? More information: NAB Financial Planning (9710 4024)