Age Friendly Resources

Are you a Carer?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue, or who are frail aged.

Did you know that more than one in eight Australians are carers? Of these carers, over 307,000 are providing either substantial or full-time care in WA. Are you one in eight?

Need support? 

The Australian Government has launched a range of new supports and services throughCarer Gateway. Carers can access a mix of free digital and in-person supports including counselling, online
coaching, peer support and respite care.

Visit Carers WA for more information about Carer Gateway and Carers WA*.

*Carers WA – part of the National Network of Carers Associations. They are the peak body recognised by both State and Federal Governments and the voice of family carers.

Age Friendly Melville Services Directory

The Age Friendly Melville Services Directory is regularly updated and improved with the latest information about services and activities that support independence and participation by over 55s in the community.  The current edition was updated September 2021.

In the Directory you will find information relating to:

• Accommodation/Housing
• Carer support
• Clubs and Friendship Groups
• Cultural and Linguistic Diverse Services
• Day Centres and Respite Services
• Education and Volunteering
• Emergency relief and services
• Health
• Library, Museums, Community and Recreation Centres
• Mobility assistance, aids and equipment
• and more.

If you would like a hard copy, please call 1300 635 845 or 9364 0666 or download a copy of the directory by clicking the tab below.

Technology Training @ City of Melville Libraries

Be Connected - Build your online skills

City of Melville Libraries are Be Connected Network Partners. Be Connected is a free Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians when they use the internet and everyday technology.

Their face-to-face Be Connected sessions have been postponed for the time being, but you can still access great online learning resources at www.beconnected.esafety.gov.au.  Watch this space for a return date of the Be Connected sessions.