The City has developed its Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-27(open in new window) to provide seniors with universal access and to better support community members and community groups who, for whatever reason, may be isolated, marginalised, excluded or vulnerable.
We work to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our community. To achieve this, we coordinate programs that improve social inclusion, and work with community groups and individuals to support local initiatives.
The Cities Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-27 is guided by and supports the State’s Disability Strategy ‘A Western Australia for Everyone: State Disability Strategy 2020-2030(open in new window)’. The strategy sets the foundation for building a more inclusive Western Australia, empowering people with disability to participate meaningfully in all parts of society and to have the resources to do so.
Be active together
Our Swan Active fitness centres have a range of programs and events specifically designed for seniors to keep you active, with company!
Our community care services help frail aged and people with disability to maintain quality of life and independence, and prevent premature entry into residential care.
Community Care supports clients to build their capacity at home and in the community. They manage client assessments, information and advocacy, day centres (including dementia specific), home-based respite, carer support, personal care, social support, shopping assistance, domestic assistance, home maintenance and community transport.
There is a small fee involved with each service.
Call us on (08) 9267 9055 or contact us to find out your eligibility.
If you have a temporary or permanent disability, you can apply for an ACROD parking permit.
To be eligible for a permit, you must:
- Have a severe mobility impairment, where walking more than 50 metres causes the physical condition to deteriorate and/or
- Require a mobility/medical aid (e.g. wheelchair, crutches, walking frame or oxygen), which necessitates a wide bay for ease in an out of a vehicle.
For further information on ACROD Parking and how to apply for a permit visit ACROD(open in new window).
To view the locations of all public toilets, visit toiletmap.gov.au(open in new window).
Carers play a vital role in our community. Their commitment and dedication help thousands of people to maintain a level of independence and normalcy in their lives. As such, we support carers several ways.
- We comply with the Carers Recognition Act(open in new window)
- Community Care Services organises two carers forums each year. Link to event in events calendar (the next one is September 15, 2023.)
- Our Carers and Friends Group supports carers year-round through informal social gatherings. Contact us for details.
Other agencies who can help are:
- Alzheimer’s Association(open in new window)
- Advocare(open in new window)
- Australian Red Cross(open in new window)
- Carers WA(open in new window)
- Council of the Ageing (COTA) WA(open in new window)
- Dementia Australia(open in new window)
- Department of Veteran Affairs(open in new window)
- My Aged Care(open in new window)