Seniors

Seniors Directory - Get Involved in your Community

 

The City of Newcastle Seniors Directory provides information about facilities and activities for Seniors in the Newcastle and Hunter Community.

Newcastle community members will find the contacts for a variety of community groups to join, volunteer with or undertake the occasional activity. This year we focus on ways to experience Newcastle on two wheels, or event three! Our feature stories look at cycling opportunities, both assisted and independant.

There are many great opportunities for seniors to explore in our city. Whether you  are interested in      outdoor active adventures or more quiet indoor pursuits, there is something for everyone to consider.

Download the Seniors Directory 2020 (PDF 3.2MB)

If you would like a copy emailed to you or you would like more information about the Seniors Directory call (02) 4974 2860 or email community planning - communityadmin@ncc.nsw.gov.au.  

NSW Seniors Festival - 12 - 23 February, 2020

NSW Seniors Festival is the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching up to 500,000 seniors each year.

If you are over 60, NSW Seniors Festival gives you the chance to make new friends or get together with old ones at an array of local community events, many of which are free or heavily discounted.

See What's On for Seniors across Newcastle in 2020!

• 2020 Seniors Week Calendar - Accessible (Accessible Word doc)
• 2020 Seniors Week Program Guide (PDF)

Find out more about other Seniors Week events across NSW.

 

Event	Date(s)	Location	Cost
Woodturning and Boxmaking Seniors Demonstration	12,13,19, 20 February	Woodturners Pavillion Newcastle Showground Broadmeadow, 2292	FREE Admission
Agnamus Duo at the Piano Lounge	13,18, 20 February	The Piano Lounge Wests New Lambton, 2305	FREE Admission
Big Book Club: Silver by Chris Hammer	13 February	City Hall 290 King St Newcastle, 2300	Tickets $15
The Friendship Circle - Seniors Music and Dinner Evening	13 February	The Marble Bar Wests New Lambton, 2305	FREE Admission
Novocastrian Quilters Seniors Open Day	15 February	New Lambton Community Centre New Lambton, 2305	FREE Admission
Exhibition: Peace in a Land of Never Ending War	15 February to 15 March	Wallsend Library 30 Bunn St Wallsend, 2287	FREE Admission
Mr Perfect BBQ	16 February	Islington Park Newcastle, 2296	FREE Admission
The Friendship Circle - Stacks Cafe Luncheon	16 February	Stacks Cafe,The Mex Club Mayfield, 2304	FREE Admission
Country Fun Line Dancing Demonstration and Class	17 February	Mayfield Seniors Centre Mayfield, 2304	FREE Admission
Australian Unity Home Care - Welcome Morning Tea	17 February	Australian Unity Home Care Office Shop 2a, 6 King St, Warners Bay, 2282	FREE Admission
Civic Cinema: Seniors Week - Australian Classics	17, 20 February	The Playhouse, Civic Theatre 375 Hunter St, Newcastle, 2300	Tickets $10.00
NovaCare Seniors Festival in the Park	19 February	Speers Point Park Speers Point, 2284	FREE Admission
Sassy Seniors: Civic Seniors Festival	19 February	Newcastle City Hall 290 King St, Newcastle, 2300	Tickets $20.00
Seniors Country Music Extravaganza with Adam Price	20 February	Adamstown Rosebud Football Club Adamstown, 2289	FREE Admission
The Friendship Circle - El Nonno Luncheon	22 February	El Nonno Restaurant Hamilton, 2303	FREE Admission
Newcastle Family History Society - Open Day	22 February	Mechnics Institute 68 Elder St, Lambton 2299	FREE Admission
The Enjoyment of Singing - A capella	22 February	Newcastle Museum 6 Workshop Way, Newcastle, 2300
Try Croquet at National Park	23 February	Newcastle National Park Croquet Club 25 National Park St Newcastle West, 2302	FREE Admission

Commonwealth Home Support Program

 
Assessment and referral for domestic assistance and community care for people living in will be completed by My Aged Care. My Aged Care can be contacted at: 1800 200 422 or www.myagedcare.gov.au
 
Residents may be eligible for assistance with:
 

• Domestic assistance (household chores)
• Personal care
• Centre-based day care
• Meals and other food services
• Respite care (short breaks)
• Case management
• Home maintenance and modification
• Formal linen service
• Nursing care (health and personal care)
• Transport
• Counselling/support, information
• Advocacy (for clients and carers).

Seniors Centres

Senior Centre	Address	Capacity	Air Con	Disability Access	Kitchen Facilities
Adamstown	153a Brunker Road Adamstown 4952 7000	Main hall 140m2 Approximately 90 banquet	Yes	Yes	Domestic style
Beresfield	39 Beresford Avenue Beresfield 4966 3309 Contact: Marlene Hutchinson	Main room 90m2 Approximately 50 banquet	Yes	Yes	Semi commercial
Mayfield	187-189 Maitland Road Mayfield (enter from Hanbury Street) 4967 5371	Main hall 150m2 Approximately 90 banquet Small meeting room 12 people	Yes	Yes	Semi commercial
Newcastle	Laing Street, Newcastle (underneath Mall carpark) 4926 2324 Managed by Mercy Services	Main hall 138m2 Approximately 90 banquet	No	Yes	Semi commercial