Looking for information about in-home support and other aged care options? Come along to a free community event, hosted by Benalla Rural City Council, to help you better understand the support available through My Aged Care and talk with trusted service providers one-on-one.
The event welcomes everyone, including family members, and carers, seeking information about My Aged Care support services. Morning tea is provided.
My Aged Care, delivered by the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, is open to community members 65 years or older, or 50 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or those who are homeless/at risk of homelessness. People approaching these ages that are in need of extra support are encouraged to come along to find out more directly from service providers.
When: 10am–1pm Wednesday 1 July 2026
Where: Benalla Town Hall, 82–86 Nunn Street, Benalla
Cost: Free
Book: Call Benalla Rural City Council on 03 5760 2600. Bookings are essential.
On the day, you can:
- Chat one on one with local service providers
- Get help navigating My Aged Care
- Receive assistance planning for suture aged care needs.
The service providers you can chat to will include the Salvation Army and Gateway Health Care Finders, Cooinda, Services Australia, Elder Rights Australia, Benalla Health, Community Interlink, Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Familycare – Carer Gateway, and Estia Health.
Benalla Rural City Council is proud to coordinate events to support older residents connect to services they need. The Council recognises and values the important role older residents contribute to our community.
To book or for more information, please contact Council on 03 5760 2600.