Seniors Services

The Auburn local government area is home to 14,914 residents who are over 65 (26.5%).

The demand for aged services

The number of people over 60 years of age in NSW is projected to rise to 24% of the population by 2021 and is expected to increase to 30% by 2041*.

This means there will be a substantial increase in the demand for aged services. Auburn City Council will strive to meet this rising demand by continually monitoring the needs of our older citizens and reviewing existing services.

Auburn City Council works in close partnership with the Ageing and Disability Department, Home Care and the Department of Health to provide the aged and disabled with access to health services, Meals on Wheels, Respite Programs and other Home and Community Care services.

*These figures are from the Multicultural Disability Advocacy Service survey conducted in 2001.

Free Community Bus

There is a free shuttle bus service for seniors and people with disabilities every Thursday, 10am-4pm.

 

The hail and ride service operates on a loop around the Auburn City area starting at the Auburn Botanic Gardens to Berala, Regents Park, Lidcombe, Wentworth Point, Newington, Auburn Station and back to the Botanic Gardens. There are 17 seats and 4 wheelchair spaces available on the bus. 

 

Download the Community Access Loop Bus Revised Timetable May 2013