Find information about our home delivered meals, community connections and transport, social support services and other diverse activities that the City offers through the Seniors support program.
Welcome to Stirling Senior Services
The City of Stirling, with support from the State and Commonwealth Governments, has been providing aged care services for more than 35 years. Our services include transport, home delivered meals, day clubs, social activities and carer respite.
The Stirling Seniors program is designed to assist in supporting older residents in their day to day lives. Whether it’s assistance with shopping, transport to and from social or medical appointments or a cup of coffee with a fellow senior, we’re here to help.
Customers who are eligible for the Commonwealth Government Home Support Program (CHSP) can access these services at subsidised cost. For more information on different government funding, you can contact our office or My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au
Please note, the City of Stirling does not deliver services through Home Care Packages (HCP) or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The below services are provided by trained staff and volunteers and are aimed to support independent living in local community.
If you need a little help in the kitchen, our food services team can provide delicious, nutritious meals delivered straight to your door.
Through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), the government subsidizes the cost of meals, leaving only a small fee for you to pay. You can also purchase meals privately at the standard price.
Additionally, you are welcome to visit Food Services at 97 Delawney Street, Balcatta, to buy some frozen meals directly.
Our goal is to make healthy eating convenient and accessible for everyone.
Our Day Clubs are designed to encourage and support community connections and friendships for seniors. Tailored to a diverse group of seniors our clubs provide a warm, welcoming space to relax, spend time with old and new friends, or join in a range of activities. Day Club programs include community outings and social activities.
Community Connect Transport Pilot Program
Commencing in January 2025
We are delighted to introduce to local seniors the ‘Stirling Connect Transport Pilot Program’.
This service aims to connect seniors with the community by providing transport to social interactions such as Senior Centres/Clubs, Craft Group, Movie Matinee, Libraries, Bowling/Sporting Clubs and other social activities or events in local community.
The Stirling Connect Pilot Project aligns with the principles of age-friendly communities through promoting participation in community life, social inclusion and independence thereby enhancing the quality of life for older people within the Stirling local government area.
This pilot program is free until May 2025.
Eligible seniors must satisfy the following:
- Be a resident of the City of Stirling and have limited access to transport
- Hold a WA Seniors Card, Pension Card and/or Health Care Card
- Live independently and be able to make decisions about own needs and services
- Mobilise independently – able to enter and exit the vehicle without assistance. Walking sticks are permissible. No walkers
- Be able to attend events/activities independently
- Comply with City of Stirling Policies and Procedures as directed by City of Stirling Staff or Volunteers
- This service is not available to customers who already receive government funded support including Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Package (HCP), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or other.
How to apply
Call (08) 9205 7624 or (08) 9205 7116
Or email: senior.services@stirling.wa.gov.au
Request a Stirling Connect Transport Application form to be sent out via mail or email or for faster processing we can fill it in for you over the phone.
Once registered you can make bookings by calling: (08) 9205 7624 or (08) 9205 7116
Booking can be made on a one-off basis or you can make regular bookings.
This service is supported by Age-friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program under the Government of WA Department of Communities.
City of Stirling Age-Friendly Plan 2023 - 2027
Our City is now home to more than 50,000 people over the age of 60 who are a highly valued part of our great Stirling Community. The City’s new Age-friendly Plan 2023-2027 will directly guide our services, partnership and advocacy to ensure older Australians are celebrated, respected and actively supported to participate in community life.
We have identified four key focus areas for an Age-friendly Stirling - inclusive, accessible, connected, and active and healthy. These focus areas align with the World Health Organisation Age-friendly Cities Framework and key result areas within the City’s strategic community plan, Sustainable Stirling 2022-2032. Maintaining an age friendly community involves a whole of community response in ensuring that Stirling is an inclusive place where older people are not only welcomed and supported, but valued and celebrated.
Contact us
City of Stirling Senior Services
Telephone (08) 9205 7632
Email: senior.services@stirling.wa.gov.au
Web: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/seniorservices
Enquiries: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/enquiries
Write to us: PO Box 1533 Osborne Park WA 6916
Operational Hours: Monday to Friday
8.00am-4.00pm
Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS)
TIS can provide a phone interpreter for over 160 languages. Contact TIS by calling 131 450
National Relay Services (NRS)
If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people via the telephone, contact NRS by calling 13 36 77
For more information, please contact Stirling Senior Services at (08) 9205 7632 or senior.services@stirling.wa.gov.au
