In celebration of the NSW Seniors’ Festival (March 11-24), Coastlink is inviting seniors from across the Central Coast to enjoy a meet and greet morning tea at its reimagined Activity Hub in Woy Woy.
To take place from 10.30am-12.30pm on Friday, March 15, the event will be an opportunity for seniors to connect with existing Coastlink clients and learn more about Coastlink’s Aged Care services and local Friendship Group.
Coastlink Chair John Mouland says that with a huge rise expected in the number of people aged over 60 to be living on the Central Coast by 2036, it is imperative that we provide facilities and services to connect with and care for our ageing population.
“Currently on the Central Coast, around 27 per cent of our population are aged 60 and older, but by 2036 the number of people aged over 60 is expected to increase by almost 39 per cent to 122,730 people,” he said.
“It’s imperative that we have the programs, structures and resources in place to properly support and enhance the quality of life for our ageing demographic and Coastlink is one organisation leading the way in this critical transition.”
Coastlink CEO Lynne Graham said preparations have been underway to revitalise the Woy Woy location in time for the Seniors’ Festival celebrations.
“Coastlink delivers a range of aged care and disability programs from our Woy Woy Activity Hub and in 2024, we have made it a priority to reinvigorate this space to provide the best possible experience for all Coastlink clients and staff,” she said.
“We’re very much looking forward to sharing this space with any local seniors who may be looking for connection, camaraderie, friendship and of course a laugh or two, as part of our Seniors’ Festival activities.”
Coastlink has been operating on the Central Coast for close to 40 years, providing support to eligible aged care clients through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Packages, and to people living with disability through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
You can learn more about Coastlink’s wide range of aged care, disability and accommodation options at coastlink.org.au or by following the organisation on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
The morning tea on March 15 will be held at Coastlink’s Woy Woy Activity Hub at 76 Woy Woy Rd.
RSVP and enquiries: call 43211 022 or email info@coastlink.org.au