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SENIORS & CARE GUIDE: 10th Anniversary . 3 CREDITS ....................... . 3


TELEPHONE INTERPRETER SERVICE ... 4 PREMIER'S MESSAGE ................ 6 ACRONYMS ........................ 10


EMERGENCY NUMBERS .......... 13


Ambulance ......................... 13 Fire................................ 13 Police.............................. 13 Help Lines.......................... 16


COMMUNITY SERVICES INFORMATION Lincs Database ...................... 14 Aged Care Australia................... 14 Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres. 14 Seniors Information Service ............ 14 YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL


The Hills Shire Council................ 100 Hornsby Shire Council................ 102 Hunter's Hill Council ................. 104 Ku-ring-gai Council .................. 106 Lane Cove Council .................. 108 Mosman Municipal Council............ 110 North Sydney Council ................ 112 Northern Beaches & Forest............ 114 Parramatta City Council .............. 116 City of Ryde Council ................. 118 Willoughby City Council .............. 120


GOVERNMENT SERVICES Commonwealth Services............... .18 Centrelink, Medicare .................. .18 State Government Services............. .20


SERVICES


Connecting You with Your Community ..... 8 Local Council Contact Details........... 14


Neighbourhood Centres & Social Support Services ............................ 14 Financial and Tax Services ............. 20 Legal Information..................... 23 Peak Organisations ................... 24 Tenancy ............................ .25 Veterans and War Widows ............. .26 Carer Support Service................ . 26


HEALTH & WELLBEING


General Health Services ............... .27 Telephone Information & Support Groups.. .27 Cancer Council Helpline ............... 27 Community Health Centres ............. 28 Dental.............................. 30


Assisted Living Equipment & Living Easier Products............................ .30 Hearing & Audiology .................. .33 Hospitals ........................... .34 Rehabilitation Hospitals & Therapy ....... .36 Mental Health ....................... .38


Mental Health Counselling.............. .39 Grief Support ........................ .39 Mental Health Support Groups .......... .39 Pet Health & Support ................. .40 Podiatry, Footwear ...........................40 Vision Services ................................40


Connecting YOU with your COMMUNITY � Are you unable to drive or use public transport?


� Are you experiencing declining health and now feel you need help?


� Would you like to 'get out and about' more often but can no longer manage it?


� Would you enjoy being picked up and taken on bus trips and outings?


� Have you had a recent loss or lost a loved one? � Do you feel unsafe in your own home or when you go out?


� Are you in a situation where you have no one to call in an emergency?


� Would you like more contact with people? � Would you like to know about local services that can help? � Is language a barrier for you in accessing information?


If you have answered "YES" to any of these questions, the following services can provide information that might help you:


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Hills Shire Council Hills Community Care 9843 0555 Hornsby Shire Council Community Development Team 9847 6611 Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services 9817 0101 Ku-ring-gai Council Community Development Officer (Aged Services) 9424 0836 Lane Cove Council Community Development Officer Aged Services 9911 3593 Manly Council Community Development Coordinator (Aged Services) 9976 1562/ 1566 Mosman Council Community Support Worker (Aged & Disability Services) 9978 4119 North Sydney Council Community Development Officer(Aged Services) 9936 8195 Parramatta City Council Home Support and Community Services 9806 5121 Pittwater Council Community Development Officer (Aged Services) 9970 1199 Warringah Council Community Development Officer Aged Services 9942 2560 Willoughby City Council Community Development Officer (Aged Services) 9777 7975


There are many services available including community transport, luncheon groups, leisure and recreation groups, shopping services and a whole lot more.


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