Older Residents

Assessment and Care Management
The first step in accessing any of Council's home and community care services is to have an individual assessment of a person's strengths, abilities and need for support to determine appropriate service responses.

Food Services
Food services provides nutritious, appetising and culturally appropriate meals for individuals at home or at senior citizen centres.

Home Care
The Home Care Service maintains a safe, secure and healthy home environment for older people and people with disabilities.

Home Maintenance
Home Maintenance provides assistance for older people and people with disabilities to enable them to live independently and safely in their own home.

Personal Care
Personal Care provides assistance with activities that people would normally do for themselves but are unable to perform because of illness, disability or frailty.

Respite Care
Provides the carers of older people and people with a disability with a break from their caring responsibilities.

Senior Citizens Clubs
There are 24 Senior Citizen Clubs in the City of Boroondara which meet weekly for organised activities, meals, outings and entertainment.

Social Support Programs
There are a number of innovative social support programs available to older people and people with disabilities. These programs are designed to enhance an individual's health and wellbeing, strengthen friendship networks and reduce isolation and loneliness.