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The City of Ryde Commitment
The City of Ryde is committed to supporting and providing resources to older people, people with disabilities and carers in the Ryde Local Government Area.
The City of Ryde Access and Equity Coordinator promotes the interests of these groups by:
- Providing an information and referral service
- Developing programs and events that encourage healthy ageing
- Supporting local Senior and Carer groups
- Coordinating events that honour the achievements of older people and people with disabilities
- Identifying the needs of older residents, residents with disabilities and carers and reporting them to Government and non-Government organisations
- Resourcing local services that assist older people, people with disabilities and carers
Community Information
The Community Information Directory provides a broad range of information on services for older people, people with disabilities and their carers.
The City of Ryde produces a printed version of the Community Information Directory annually, which can be made available by phoning 9952 8222 during business hours
Home and Community Services
Home and Community Care (HACC) services are located in the community. The services provide support to older people, people with a disability, and people who care for them, as they live at home.
You may be able to receive HACC services if you live at home, and:
- you are a frail, older person
- you are a person with a disability
- you care for a frail aged person or person with a disability
If you have a disability or are getting older, you may find that everyday tasks at home can often be difficult. HACC services can provide assistance so you can continue to live safely in your home rather than move into other accommodation, like a nursing home or hostel.
You may need services to assist you:
- If doing daily tasks, such as housework and looking after yourself, is becoming difficult
- If you are a person with a disability and need support services to assist you to continue to live independently
- If you care for a frail aged person or a person with a disability, and need some help in looking after them
- If you are a frail older person or a person with a disability, you may need services to assist you after a recent illness or accident.
There are many types of services that can be provided including:
For information about HACC services available to residents, see the Ryde & Hunters Hill Area brochure (note: this links to a PDF on the Northside Community Forum Inc website).
Many HACC services use the assistance of volunteers to deliver programs. For information about volunteer opportunities with HACC services in Ryde and Hunters Hill, see our Volunteering section.
Another Home and Community Care Service available locally is meals-on-wheels.
- Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services based at Gladesville offer Meals-on-Wheels - ph: 9817 0101
- Similar services are available from the Ryde Eastwood Home Delivered Meals - ph: 9858 3222
Support for carers
Caring for kids with disabilities
City of Ryde in collaboration with key partner Northern Sydney Carer Support Service runs regular information sessions for parent /carers of children with disabilities.
A recent session focused on the topic 'Tips to help you promote your child's interests' which explored communication techniques to get the best results for you and your child.
Other useful links for carers:
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