MEALS ON WHEELS

The Claremont Meals on Wheels Centre is located behind the Claremont Police Station at 288 Stirling Highway, Claremont.  Telephone (08) 9384 7727 but please note that the centre is not staffed. Please ring the Town of Claremont on 9285 4300 should you have any queries regarding the centre or you wish to report any damage to the building (for which the Town thanks you).

The Meals on Wheels service is provided by the City of Stirling with the delivery of meals 5 days per week to the residents of the Towns of Claremont and Cottesloe, the Shire of Peppermint Grove and the City of Nedlands by a team of voluntary drivers.  Meals are delivered on ALL public holidays with the exception of Christmas Day and New Years Day. 

If you are interested in accessing the Meals on Wheels service, please contact the City of Stirling on 9345 8580.

Council supports this service both financially and in the provision of the building from which the meals are distributed.

The meals are delivered by over 100 wonderful volunteer drivers and helpers.  The City of Stirling is always looking for volunteers in order to provide this essential service. 

 

Contact Details

If you require information about any of the above, please ring the Centre between the hours of 9.00 am and 1.00 pm.  After 1.00 pm, contact the Meals on Wheels Coordinator at the West Perth Office of the Rosewood Care Group (incorporating Meals on Wheels) on (08) 9228-2146

Council supports this organisation both financially and in the provision of the building in which it operates.  Council also provides the bus, which is used to pick up diners on Wednesdays.

THE AGED PERSONS SUPPORT SERVICE (TAPSS)

The Aged Persons Support Service is located at 81 Forrest Street, Cottesloe.  It is funded and supported by the Town of Claremont in co-operation with the Towns of Cottesloe and Mosman Park and the Shire of Peppermint Grove.  Home and Community Care (HACC) funding is also received from the State and Federal Government to maintain this ongoing service.  The service is provided by volunteers and managed by a paid Coordinator, and some paid staff, and provides assistance for the elderly in the areas of transport services, small maintenance requests, shopping and home visits.

Social activities, such as cards, lunches and outings are also provided by TAPSS. 

Although the service is physically located at Cottesloe, it is a service designed for, and financed by, the four western suburbs local Councils for all seniors in the catchment areas mentioned above. 

Please contact TAPSS on (08) 9383 2663 for further information.

WEST COAST COMMUNITY CENTRE

This Learning Centre has been established at the Geoffrey Leyland Recreation Room situated in the Wearne Community Centre, Gibney Street, Cottesloe and is supported by the Town of Claremont. 

Members of the community are welcome to participate in programmes on a learning and sharing basis.  Classes are offered in a variety of activities such as arts & crafts and cooking with a nominal charge for each lesson.  Other social activities are provided as well and include games of bridge, walking groups, and book club.  Membership costs are minimal and there is a concession for Senior Citizens and Health Care Card holders. 

Please telephone (08) 9383 4100 for further details.

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CURTIN AGED PERSONS’ HOMES

The Curtin Aged Persons’ Homes (CAPH) owns two low-care hostels, which are managed by the Church of Christ Homes and Community Services Inc.

Both hostels have sleep over staff on duty, but are not available for dementia care. 

Access to registered nursing care, physiotherapy and an Activity Coordinator is available.

All rooms are single with ensuite facilities.

Wearne Hostel

Wearne Hostel is a stand-alone hostel, offering 50 low-care beds, including two respite places.

1 Gibney Street
COTTESLOE  WA 6011
Ph: (08) 6222-9200
Fax: (08) 9384 1383

River Sea Hostel

River Sea Hostel is a stand-alone hostel in a five house cluster design, offering 44 low-care beds, including two respite places.

720 Stirling Highway
MOSMAN PARK  WA 6012
Ph: (08) 9385 3766
Fax: (08) 9385 3736

River Sea Village

14 independent living units are also available at the River Sea Hostel.  Contact the River Sea Hostel for further information on (08) 9385 3766.