Seniors services

Support at home, independent living and residential care

The Aged Care Guide gives current information on retirement living and residential care options and financial advice.

For information on in-home services through My Aged Care, go to Support at Home and aged care page.

Support for carers

Carer Support Service assists carers with individual advice and help with navigating community and social supports and services. Call 9462 9488 or 0410 411 539 or email NSLHD-Carers@health.nsw.gov.au.

Carer Gateway offers services and support for informal carers looking after a family member or friend who is aged, has a disability or has a chronic condition.

Contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 or email ICSSPartners@benevolent.org.au. You can call outside business hours if emergency respite is required. For more information go to Carer Gateway | The Benevolent Society.

Carers NSW provides advice on Financial support, Aids and equipment, Looking after yourself and Rights and complaints. More information on Services and support.

Baptist Care Refresh Retreats is a free program of support, practical strategies, respite and wellbeing for carers and their loved ones living with dementia. The Retreats runs over 3 days and 2 nights in various peaceful locations across NSW. For details, go to Refresh Retreats NSW & ACT | BaptistCare.

Seniors out and about brochure

The Seniors Out and About brochure(PDF, 5MB) provides a fantastic overview of social and healthy activities, volunteering opportunities, community services organisations, libraries and computer classes in our area.

The updated brochure also contains information on registering with My Aged Care if you need subsidised help such as meal delivery, transport to appointments or help in your garden. 

As a pensioner you may be entitled to a rebate on your Council rates. To qualify, you must own and occupy a property in Ku-ring-gai.

For further details and how to apply view our Rates rebate page.

For enquiries phone 9424 0000.

Our policies aim to achieve greater equity, better access and wider participation for senior members and people with a disability in our community.

The Community Strategic Plan

This is the long-term strategic plan for the future of Ku-ring-gai that reflects the vision and aspirations of the community. The plan addresses social, environmental, economic and civic leadership issues. It is informed by key local plans and policies and responds to government policy and identifies who has a role to play in delivering the plan. View the Community Strategic Plan 2035.

Making business accessible

Are you missing out on potential customers?

Quality service is one of the most important things your business can offer and with over 18% frail or living with a disability, it's important for you to provide good access.

The Missed Business Guide(PDF, 2MB) helps local business attract more customers by providing better access.

View the animated guide on YouTube below