Seniors residential services
The City provides affordable accommodation options for over 55s, in both retirement villages and independent living units.
Age Friendly Canning
The City of Canning is supporting the development of an Age Friendly Canning.
Age friendly communities are those that are inclusive and accessible for people of all ages. They encompass spaces and places, programs and initiatives that make the community better for all residents, including children, young people, parents, and older people.
Canning's Vision for Age Friendly
The City’s first Age Friendly Plan introduces the concepts of an age friendly community, with a set of identified actions for completion over a two-year time frame from 2024 - 2026.
Seniors Clubs
If you’re looking forward to meeting new friends, trying a fun activity or interested in learning, look no further then your local Seniors Club. Each centre has a range of low cost calendar events and they’d love to hear from you!
Books on Wheels
Books on Wheels supports the delivery of library materials to housebound community members.
Strength for Life
Strength for Life focuses on getting seniors into the gym and having them complete a structured strength routine.
Grandparent Carers
Grandcarers are grandparents who provide care for their grandchildren, usually on a fulltime and unpaid basis. Their love and dedication knows no bounds.
Resources and publications
Aged care reforms and reviews
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care are making changes to aged care. The vision is to deliver the highest quality person-centred care for older people, where and when they need it.
To stay up-to-date with the latest news and information, please follow the Facebook page or visit the Health website.
Local seniors clubs and groups
Canning is home to many seniors clubs and groups who provide fun activities to keep you healthy and active.
Mental health support
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention phone counselling and online chat.
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 – 24/7 phone, online and video counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
- Beyond Blue Support Service – 1300 22 4636 – Brief counselling, advice and referral from Beyond Blue’s trained mental health professionals. 24/7 phone support or online chat; email response within 24 hours.
- SANE helpline – 1800 187 263 – Talk to a mental health professional on the phone or online chat, weekdays 10am–10pm (AEST).
- Head to Health – Head to Health can help you find free and low-cost, trusted online and phone mental health resources.
National Relay Service
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can use the National Relay Service to access any of the department’s listed phone numbers. Visit the National Relay Service website or call 1300 555 727.
Translating and Interpreting Service
If you are a non-English speaker, you can use the Translating and Interpreting Service if you need to talk to someone in the department. To find out more, visit their website or call 131 450.
Extreme Heat Preparedness
Older people and frail aged seniors are more at risk of being affected by heat waves. It's important to look after each other and become prepared for heatwaves inflicting our communities. Please download a copy of the Heat Health fact sheet and for more information visit the Heat Vulnerability Project website.
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