Connecting communities - seniors
Help and resources for Seniors during COVID-19
Advice for older people
The Commonwealth Government's Department of Health has information for people who are at greater risk from COVID-19, including people over 70.
You can find this information online, or by calling 1800 020 080.
My Age Care and Help in the Home Services
You may be eligible for urgent 'Help in the Home' services for up to six weeks through My Aged Care. This could include Meals on Wheels or other services.
If it is for longer than 6 weeks, an assessment will be made by the Regional Assessment Service or Aged Care Assessment Team - a service provider will arrange this.
You can register for My Aged Care online or call 1800 200 422 (8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm Saturday).
Access to meals
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Randwick meals on wheels - frozen food and hot meals available for people over 65 or with a disability |
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St George Meals on Wheels - frozen and hot meals delivered to you |
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Australian Government advice - food and meals for older Australians |
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Woolworths priority assistance service - dedicated delivery window for vulnerable customers |
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/priorityassistance |
Services for older people
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Aged and disability commission - information, support or to report abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability in their family, home or community |
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South East Community Connect - support for seniors to live safely and independently at home |
https://www.secc.sydney/our-services/aged-reablement-services/ |
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3 Bridges - help to navigate the aged care system and get the help you need |
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Better Connected Community Services |
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Ageing and disability abuse helpline - providing telephone support Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm |
https://www.dementia.org.au/helpline Webchat: dementia.org.au/helpline/webchat Email: helpline@dementia.org.au |
| Seniors rights service - information, resources and advocacy for older people Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm | |
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Council of the Ageing NSW - peak organisation representing the interests of people over 50 |
Carers
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Carers gateway - helpline for support and services for carers |
https://www.carergateway.gov.au/ 1800 422 737 ask for the Benevolent Society |
Other support
Our Connecting Communities directory lists a range of providers who can provide advice and support:
Council contact
Carol Arrowsmith
- Aged & disability specialist
- (02) 9366 3679
- carol.arrowsmith@bayside.nsw.gov.au