Seniors
The median age of people in Plantagenet (2016 Census data) is 46 years and 20.9% of people are aged 65 years and over. Our seniors play an important role in our community and are heavily involved in community life and volunteering.
The Shire of Plantagenet has endorsed a positive and coordinated approach with regard to older people in the community. Following substantial changes in the aged care sector in 2018 and after listening closely to the needs of the community, the Council supported the establishment of a Seniors Hub in Mount Barker and worked with the City of Albany and the Great Southern WA Primary Health Alliance in developing the Age Friendly Charter Lower Great Southern 2019-2024
The Charter aims to provide a future road map that reflects the voice of older community members in the Lower Great Southern region.
Plantagenet Village Homes
Plantagenet Village Homes is a non-council organisation that provides self care accommodation for the aged in Mount Barker. Click here to visit their website.
Empowering Plantagenet Seniors (EPS)
Empowering Plantagenet Seniors is run by a passionate group of volunteers, dedicated to the seniors within the Plantagenet community.
They provide a safe and friendly social environment, meals at a minimum cost, informal and formal advocacy, access to professional and volunteer services, and programs specifically targeting seniors. EPS offer a wide range of information for seniors and can help you find services, provide advice and support.
EPS are located at the Lesser Hall (Lot 250), Memorial Road, Mount Barker. For further information and upcoming events at the Hub, visit their website HOME | Empowering Plantagenet Seniors (eps.org.au) or follow their Facebook page @plantseniors for updates and news.
Local Organisations, Agencies and Groups
The Shire of Plantagenet Community Directory enables a broad range of groups and services to be found, including those for seniors.
Contact the Community Development Officer on 9892 1111 for further information on activities available for seniors.
Exercise Programs for Seniors (over 55s)
Join us for Steady Fitness at the Empowering Plantagenet Seniors Hub on Wednesdays at 10am for a gentle chair-based class.
The Mount Barker Recreation Centre is offering group exercise classes for seniors and 24 hour access to the Gym is available for membership holders. Programs can be tailored to all ages and abilities.
For further information about programs and classes click HERE or contact our friendly Recreation Centre staff:
Phone: 08 9851 2122
Email: [email protected]
Services for Seniors | Great Southern
Great Southern Seniors Health and Community Rehabilitation Services
The Great Southern Seniors Health and Community Rehabilitation team is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health independence and quality of life of older people, those with disabilities, their families and carers by ensuring high quality services are delivered in an equitable and timely manner.
Services provided by Seniors Health and Community Rehabilitation within WACHS Great Southern include the following:
- Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)
- Community rehabilitation
- Older Patient Initiative (OPI)
WA Country Health Service - Great Southern seniors health and community rehabilitation services
Great Southern Local Health Directory
Access the Great Southern local health services directory which includes contact details for hospitals, aged care, community and public health and mental health services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services
Great Southern Compassionate Communities
Compassionate Communities is a global movement that encourages our whole community to be involved in supporting people, their families and carers through serious illness or at the end of life. For helpful links and resources click here