What you need to know

Seniors

Stay active, healthy and connected in your local community. Find out more about our healthy ageing activities, in-home aged care services, community meals, community transport plus more.

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We are committed to making Moonee Valley an age-friendly city by creating opportunities for older people to participate and contribute to the community while retaining autonomy, health and dignity. We recognise the valuable contributions of older people from diverse backgrounds that make our community strong.

In-home services

If you need more intensive support, we can help you understand the aged care system and link you with services.

Council community services

Discover how we can help you age well at home with community meals, home modifications, and community transport services.

Seniors activities and events

Join a fun activity to stay healthy and socialise. 

Aged and Disability’s statement of commitment to inclusive service delivery

Moonee Valley Aged and Disability is committed to the provision of services in a fair, equitable and inclusive manner to all eligible residents within the municipality.

In doing so we recognise and acknowledge the diverse Moonee Valley community and the range of needs and characteristics within our community, particularly where one or more of these may exist for an individual and/ or their Carer. These characteristics may include (but not be limited to) cultural diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, health, socio-economic status, disability, faith and spirituality, and those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, and we consider these aspects in relation to service delivery and service planning.

 

Rainbow Tick

Moonee Valley City Council’s Aged and Disability Services is accredited under the Rainbow Tick and is committed to providing safe and inclusive services to residents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI).

 

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Resources and helpful information

Advocacy and Seniors Rights

COTA Victoria

Representing the interests and rights of people aged 50+ in Victoria.

General enquiries (03) 9655 2100

Free telephone information services for older people 1300 135 090
Interpreter 13 14 50 via the Telephone and Interpreting Service

askcota@cotavic.org.au

 

Seniors Rights Victoria

Provides online, printed and face-to-face resources for community members and professionals.

Apply for a Seniors Card or Carers Card for discounts at local businesss, public transport plus more 1300 797 210

SRV Helpline 1300 368 821 you may reach a message bank. Your call will be returned.

SRV Information 9655 2129 to speak to an admin offer who will direct your call.

General enquiries info@seniorsrights.org.au

If you or someone you know is experiencing ill treatment or abusive behaviour, please visit Seniors Rights Victoria to learn more and get support regarding Elder Abuse.

You can also connect with a case worker by emailing casework@seniorsrights.org.au

Register for Aged Care Services

My Aged Care

Learn more about aged care services and find out if you are eligible.

1800 200 422

Getting around

Multi Purpose Taxi Program

Assists with the travel needs of people with accessibility and mobility needs by offering subsidised commercial passenger vehicle fares to members.

 

Seniors Myki card

Eligible seniors can apply for a Seniors Myki card and get a 50 per cent discount on public transport travel, as well as other benefits.

 

Carers Myki card

Eligible carers receive concession fares, free weekend travel and free travel during Carers week.

 

Provide feedback

To provide feedback on the information on this page or your experience accessing the information or to suggest how we can improve our information accessibility please contact us at 9243 8748 or AgedandDisabilityBusinessSupport@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

In Victoria, people are living longer. Help us create a community that can respond to this social change and support one another as we age.

We are proud to be a member of the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities for the work that we do.

Older people deserve to be treated with respect and have their rights upheld. We listen to older people and design our programs in line with the World Health Organisation’s Age-Friendly cities framework to promote health, diversity, inclusion and cohesion for all ages and capacities.

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