Getting help at home
My Aged Care is a Federal Government program for older people who need help at home and their carers. It includes information about planning for aged care at home or in an aged care facility.
Seniors Reference Group (SRG)
The role of the SRG is to provide a forum for engagement between older residents and to address and advance issues for older people within the Sutherland Shire. The SRG will act as an advisory committee for Council and provide a platform to volunteer to help deliver Council programs, activities, events and information for older people.If you are interested in becoming a member of Council’s Seniors Reference Group please email sdoyle@ssc.nsw.gov.au.
Upcoming Events
To celebrate the festive season and to celebrate you, we are inviting you to join us at the movies! Three great movies will be screened FREE for local seniors.
Mark your calendar now for February - the Seniors Festival is returning, with an Expo, concert and dozens of events at venues throughout Sutherland Shire. More information in the January Our Shire.
Comedy show
Healthy ageing seminar
Intergen fashion parade
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Useful links
- Ageing Well Strategy - PDF - 1894 KB - Council's strategy to prepare for an ageing population in 2030.
- Apply for a NSW Seniors Card - NSW permanent residents aged 60 and over can apply for either a NSW Seniors Card or Senior Savers Card.
- Australian Government/Seniors - The latest news, updates and advice from the Australian Government.
- Department of Health and Aged Care - The Australian Government's health, aged care and sport policies and programs.
- National Public Toilets Map - Provides the location of more than 19,000 public facilities across Australia.
- NSW Transport - Seniors Tickets - Seniors Card holders are entitled to concessional fares on public transport in NSW.
- Pensioner Concessions and Rebates - Eligible pensioners can apply for a rebate on their Council rates.
- Volunteering - Opportunities at Sutherland Shire Council.