Senior and Aged Services
Find information about the range of services available for seniors in the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai area.
Seniors Events - fun and informative talks, seminars, classes and more
Seniors Festival 2012- including Seniors Week, Seniors Expo and Seniors Mayoral Awards 2012
Spring into Action - tours and trips for over 55s between August and November each year
Reach Out - Help a Neighbour - things you can do to help an elderly neighbour
Seniors and Aged Care Guide
The 2012 Seniors and Aged Care Guide is available at Council Chambers and all libraries. The guide contains information on aged care services such as accommodation, health, leisure and recreation. If you would like a copy posted to you please phone 9424 0836.
Click on the cover below to browse the guide online.
Missed Business - Making Business Accessible
Calling all businesses! Are you missing out on potential customers? Quality service is one of the most important things your business can offer and with over 18 per cent of Australians living with a disability, it's important for you to provide good access.
The Missed Business Guide provides advice on improving access to your business's goods and services.
Missed Business - Making Business Accessible (900KB)
Access and Equity Policy
Ku-ring-gai Council aims to achieve greater equity, better access and wider participation for all members of the community. This policy has been developed through community consultations, analysis of ABS data, consultations with relevant peak ethnic service providers, comparison with other local governments and interdepartmental discussions within Council.
Access and Equity Policy (253KB)
Access Policy and Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan
Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to providing a fully accessible locality by working in partnership with other authorities and the community. This Access Policy and DDA Action plan seeks to direct Council in the provision of facilities and services that are equitable and dignified to all people.
Access Policy and DDA Action Plan (146KB)