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Seniors Directory - Connecting with your community

The annual Seniors Directory is a specific edition of the Newcastle Community Directory, with targeted information for seniors about services and community-based organisations who connect with older Novocastrians. The online version of the 2025 Seniors Directory is updated nightly with the latest available information from the My Community Directory Platform.

Download the 2025 Seniors Directory (Automated PDF)

Visit My Community Directory Newcastle to find up to date community services information across our city. 

For enquiries, email communityadmin@ncc.nsw.gov.au.

Commonwealth Home Support Program

Commonwealth Home Support Program offers a variety of entry-level support services to benefit older people and carers to stay independent and live in their community longer.

Assessment and referral for domestic assistance and community care for people living in will be completed by My Aged Care. My Aged Care can be contacted at: 1800 200 422 or www.myagedcare.gov.au

Residents may be eligible for assistance with:

  • Domestic assistance (household chores)
  • Personal care
  • Centre-based day care
  • Meals and other food services
  • Respite care (short breaks)
  • Case management
  • Home maintenance and modification
  • Formal linen service
  • Nursing care (health and personal care)
  • Transport
  • Counselling/support, information
  • Advocacy (for clients and carers).

Community Halls and Centres


City of Newcastle has a wide range of community halls and centres that are utilised daily by individuals, community groups, and businesses. To find out more about these facilities visit our Community Halls and Centres page.

City of Newcastle does not operate any Seniors Centres or provide services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). To access CHSP services contact 1800 200 422 or www.myagedcare.gov.au

If you have enquiries about activities or services for Seniors in Newcastle, view the 2025 Seniors Directory above, visit My Community Directory or contact 02 4974 2863 or email community planning - communityadmin@ncc.nsw.gov.au.