Our Books on Wheels service is a home-delivery of hand selected books for residents of the City of Vincent who are unable to physically access the library.
Books on Wheels
Transport Assistance
Eligible seniors and people with disability who have difficulty accessing transport to and from their medical appointments can get transport assistance from the City of Vincent through a prepaid taxi voucher.
Requests for assistance are assessed and approved by administration based on funding guidelines and criteria. An amount of up to $100 may be available to individuals and $150 to each couple per year.
Read the guidelines and criteria to see if you are eligible, then apply by completing our online or printable application.
You can submit your application for Transport Assistance all year round, or until the funding source is exhausted.
Guidelines
In order to be eligible for Transport Assistance, you must:
- be a resident of the City of Vincent
- be the holder of a pension concession card and a healthcare card
- not already accessing transport assistance via a state or federal government aged care package
- not already have state funded Taxi User’s Subsidy Scheme (TUSS)
- not be already have a Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Health Card
- not already have Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) or Home and Community Care (HACC)
- not already have received the maximum amount of Transport Assistance from the City in the current financial year
- not already have attended your appointment, as Transport Assistance for past appointments will not be funded
The following will not be considered for funding:
- payment for taxis for general travel
- retrospective funding
Timeframes
Applications must be received two weeks prior to your first medical appointment.
Acquittal
There is no acquittal process required for this funding.
Apply
Please contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 to discuss the taxi voucher process before starting your application to ensure that you are eligible.
Once you have spoken to the Community Development team, proceed to the online application form through Smarty Grants Online Application Form
The Community Development team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.
Need help?
For further information, contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 or [email protected].
Verge Mowing Assistance
The City provides a Seniors Verge Mowing Service to residents who are physically unable to maintain their verges due to age or disability.
This service does not include a regular mowing service however it allows verges to be mowed and tidied up approximately four (4) times per year.
To register, contact Parks Services on 9273 6000 or [email protected].
Outdoor exercise equipment
LifeTrail Equipment is a series of exercise information stations designed specifically to meet the needs of active older adults. Stations have been installed in ten parks and reserves across Vincent.
LifeTrail stations contain a range of information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle including the benefits of exercise, healthy eating, Tai Chi, stress reduction and exercises for your mind. The stations provide exercise for the heart, lower body warm up, torso stability, upper body warm up, stretches, forearm rolls and balance.
Find outdoor exercise equipment at these parks:
Hyde Park
10 LifeTrail equipment items
Britannia Road Reserve
3 LifeTrail equipment items
4 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Banks Reserve
3 LifeTrail equipment items
4 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Robertson Park Reserve
4 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Beatty Park Reserve
4 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Menzies Park
8 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Charles Veryard Reserve
8 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Mick Michael Reserve
4 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Les Lilleyman Reserve
8 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Forrest Park
8 Outdoor Gym equipment items
Aged Care
My Aged Care
My Aged Care is an Australian Government website and phone line to help you find out what aged care services you may be eligible for. Talking about getting some extra help doesn’t mean you can’t live an independent or active life. You may be eligible to receive services such as:
Help at home
- personal care like help getting dressed
- transport
- modifications to your home like hand rails or ramps
- nursing, physiotherapy and other care
- meals
- household jobs like cleaning or gardening
- equipment like walking frames
- social activities
Short-term help
- when you have had a setback and want to get your independence back
- recovery from an accident or illness, including after a hospital stay
- when you or your carer needs a break
- Care in an aged care home
If you find you need ongoing help with day-to-day tasks or health care, a residential aged care home lets you live in a supported environment where help is available 24 hours a day.
Call 1800 200 422 for further details, or visit the My Aged Care website by clicking below.
My Aged Care
Retirement Villages
Leederville Gardens Retirement Village
Aged Care Online - one of Australia's most trusted online directories of Residential Aged Care Homes and Home Care Services
Health and Wellbeing
Department of Health - Find your nearest health service - Find your nearest health service.
Health Direct - Seniors health information - Seniors health information.
National Public Toilet Map
Social Isolation
Red Cross Telecross Service - a daily telephone call to check you are well. Telecross is for people who live alone and are at risk of an accident or illness that may go unnoticed.
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) - matching eligible community members with a volunteer visitor for companionship.
Assistive Technology
Indigo- help people to select and access helpful devices and equipment to maintain or restore functionality.
Technology for Ageing & Disability WA (TADWA)
Carers
Carer Gateway- A national online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers.
Carers WA- Information and support for carers.
Education
The At Home Guide
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Western Australia has developed ‘The At Home Guide’ to support older Western Australians to live well. It is designed as an ongoing companion for seniors at home. The Guide gathers together information on health, day-to-day living, nutrition, accessing government services and finances, as well as a compendium of important telephone numbers.
The At Home Guide
Tech Savvy Seniors Project
Seniors Recreation Council of WA provide free Tech Savvy Seniors Resources and can offer support for seniors wishing to stay connected with friends and family. Learn cyber safety tips and more with the monthly newsletters or attend an in-person workshop.
Tech Savvy Seniors
For more information, contact Martin Yates, Tech Savvy Seniors Project Manager on (08) 9492 9774 or email [email protected].
Be Connected
Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians in using digital technology.
Be Connected
Government Support
WA Government- Seniors Card
Concessions WA- Information for Seniors on eligible concessions.
Department of Social Services- Benefits and payments information for seniors.
Older Australians- Retirement advice, help with medical and pharmaceutical costs and financial support.
Seniors Housing Advisory Centre- a free, independent information and advice service covering the full range of housing options for seniors in WA.
Legal, Rights and Safety
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Advocare - an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organisation supporting and protecting the rights of older people in Western Australia through information, advocacy and education.
Age Care Complaints Commissioner
Elder Abuse Helpline
Seniors and Elder Abuse - WA Police Force
Legal Aid WA
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
COTA WA - Council of the Aging
If you have any other questions or queries on support and services please contact Community Development on 9273 6000 or [email protected].