SeniorsAccording to the 2006 Census, 11,377 people aged 50 years reside in the Camden Local Government area. This is 23.1% (abs, 2008) of the total Camden population of 49,205 people. 11.1% of this population is in the 50-59 age group, 6.1% in the 60-69 age group, 4.8% in the 70-84 age group and 1.1% are 85 years or over. This population is estimated to grow significantly over the next 30 years as a result of the extensive new developments planned for the LGA with the South Western Sydney Growth Centre and as a result of the general aging population. This will present a challenge for Council and Community organisations working with seniors to ensure services and activities continue to be relevant and meet the population demand. This site provides information and advice on a range of services for seniors in the Camden LGA. For further information, please contact Syd Lee, Community Project Officer on 4645 5020 or email.
Seniors Week, 20-27 March 2011To celebrate Seniors Week, Camden Council is hosting a range of different events from 20-27 March 2011. 12 March - Movies @ Camden Library - 6pm-8pm. 19 March - Movies @ Camden Library - 12.30pm-3pm. 23 March - Free Seniors Concert, which includes a free light lunch. 24 March - Movies @ Camden Library - 6pm-8pm. 25 March - Free Seniors Bus Trip to Windsor and surrounding districts. For more information please contact Syd Lee on 4645 5020. Seniors Health and Lifestyle DirectorySeniors Health and Lifestyle Directory The guides can be downloaded above or copies can be obtained from Council's Administration Buildings, 37 John Street, Camden and 19 Queen Street, Narellan . To have a guide mailed to you, please phone 4645 5020 or email. Home and Community Care (HACC)The Home and Community Care Project aims to enhance the independence of frail aged people, younger people with disabilities and their cares, in order to avoid their premature admission to long term residential care. HACC services can provide assistance so older people can continue to live safely in their homes rather than move into other accommodation, like a nursing home or hostel. Services include food services, domestic assistance and personal care, home maintenance and modification, respite care, neighbour aid and dementia services. All services provided by HACC can be found in the in The Aged and Disability Pack 2008. For further information please contact Macarthur HACC Services on 1800 683 232. Seniors CentresCamden Senior Citizen's Centre Camden Seniors Citizen's Centre is located in John Street Camden. The centre offers a leisure group for older persons with activities that include indoor sports, regular coach trips, theme dinners, fun dances and art classes. For further information contact. Camden Senior Citizens Centre Harrington Park Community Centre The Harrington Park Community Centre is located at 33A Fairwater Drive, Harrington Park. This centre is home to the Harrington Park over 55's group which meets on the first Monday of the month from 10am-1pm. For further information please contact: President - Lynn Toohey Events
To celebrate seniors in Camden, Camden Council is hosting a ‘Live your Life, Forget your Age' festival during the month of March. As a feature event of the festival, Council will be providing a range of activities including a free seniors bus trip and fun day out, ‘Tea and Symphony' Grandparents story time, Seniors Road Safety seminars and Saturday matinees of classic films at Camden Library. All events will be promoted in a ‘Live your Life, Forget your age‘calendar of events available at Council Customer Service, Camden and Narellan Library in February. Annual eventsThe Camden Seniors Program Committee is a Council Management Committee that organises and facilitates four annual events for Senior's in Camden. These events include: The Camden Seniors Concert- 18 March 2009 The Camden Seniors Lifestyle and Leisure Expo -28 May 2009 The Camden Seniors Spring Lunch - 9 September 2009 The Camden Seniors Christmas Lunch - 25 November 2009 For further information please contact Syd Lee, Community Project Officer on 4645 5020 or email Healthy AgeingMake a Move Directory- Sydney South West Area Health Service
Healthy ageing describes the ongoing activities and behaviours you undertake to reduce the risk of illness and disease and increase your physical, emotional and mental health. It also means combating illness and disease with some basic lifestyle realignment that can result in a faster and more enduring recovery. Community Transport OptionsSouth West Community Transport
For further information about services available, please visit South West Community transport or phone 4629 6888. Meals on WheelsCamden Meals On Wheels Inc. is a community based organization managed by a local Management Committee and funded under the Home and Community Care Program. Their role is to ensure the frail aged and younger disabled are provided with nutritious meals to assist them to stay in their own homes without premature admission to a residential aged care facility. If you, a family member or a friend think that provision of meals and a visit from a volunteer would be of benefit please check the eligibility criteria on Camden Meals on Wheels website. Useful Websiteshttp://www.seniors.gov.auhttp://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/home.asphttp://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/Older+People/
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