Aged Services
Older people are a major and diverse part of the Kogarah community, comprising a quarter of the Kogarah area total population.
The most significant feature of Kogarah's older population is that it is dominated by the very old. Kogarah has more than 4,000 residents over 75 years of age; this represents 8.1% of the total population. In comparison, Sydney's 75+ year olds represent just 5.6% of the population.
As our population becomes significantly older, we recognise the need for older members of the community to have a say in how the region is developed and how our services can better meet the needs of the aged.
Council is also aware of the increasing need for services for these members of our community, and as such endeavours to support the community organisations that provide these services.
Seniors Seminar Series
In 2009 Council will be hosting a series of seminars for seniors. All seminars will be held at St George Leagues Club, details of the remaining seminars are as follows:
- Bush Care & Dementia Awareness Seminar: Tuesday 29 September from 10am - 12noon. To coincide with Dementia Awareness Week, speakers from Pole Depot, Kogarah Community Services Inc. and Alzheimer's Australia will speak about dementia and the services that their organisations provide. In addition, Council's Bush Care Officer will present a talk.
- Health Seminar: Tuesday 10 November from 10am - 12noon. Speakers will discuss oral health and diabetes. This will be followed by free hearing screenings courtesy of Australian Hearing.
Transport is available. Please enquire when registering. For further information or to register for these events please contact Cassie Timms on 9330 9551.
