Aged and Disability Services

North Sydney Council provides the following Aged and Disability Services:

• Community Worker - aged and disability.
• Provides information about services for older people.
• Provides advocacy and referral where required.
• Monitors service requests and identify gaps in community services for older people and people with disabilities.
• Provides input into home and community care triennial planning.
• Provides assistance to people who are homeless or in housing need.
• Resources the Community Access & Safety Reference Group
• Coordinates the Disability Discrimination Action Plan

Community Centre Services

Most of the day-to-day activities occur in our network of: > Community Centres

Community Centres are a vital part of community life in North Sydney. They are independent not-for-profit organisations which receive funding and other assistance from North Sydney Council. They provide home support services for people with disabilities and the frail-aged. The Crows Nest Centre provides specialist services in the following categories:

• meals on wheels
• individual transport
• linen service
• shopping assistance
• social activities
• volunteering opportunities and support
• > community transport

Telephone Council on: 9936 8100

Home Library Service

This service is available to people who are unable to come in to the Stanton Library because of age or disability.
Enquire at the Library Information Desk or contact > Home Library Service

Other Key Services for the Aged

Homecare
Domestic and personal assistance
Telephone: 1800 350 792

Aged Care Assessment Team
Support and referral for frail-aged people including assessment for residential care.
Telephone: 9926 6643

Constant Companion
Local personal alarm service for frail-aged people. Auspiced by Willoughby Council
Telephone: 9777 7836