Seniors and Disability

Due to COVID-19 Seniors Programs have been suspended until further notice.

This is an informal group of seniors who live in Burwood Council and surrounding suburbs. 

The group provides a range of activities for seniors usually on a monthly basis.

Activities may include:

• information talks on topics that are of interest to seniors
• bus trips to interesting/educational places around Sydney
• many more engaging activities. 

You can also contact Council's Aged and Disability Officer on 9911 9858 for a copy of the program.

Burwood Council runs the annual Seniors Festival, usually held early in the year.

For more information on our Seniors Festival please contact Council's Aged and Disability Officer on 9911 9858.

Everyone is welcome from beginners to expert knitters at the Burwood Wrap with Love Group.  

So, come along and join in the fun and meet like-minded people who enjoy knitting.

All finished wraps are given to Wrap with Love, a voluntary organisation with members knitting squares to make wraps and rugs that are distributed within Australia and worldwide to communities in need. 

When:  Mondays  

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am 

Location:  Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood. 

The Burwood Seniors Computer Club welcomes seniors 55 and over who would like to learn how to use a computer.  

This Club is run by volunteers who are seniors themselves.

For all meeting times and location please call Council's Aged and Disability Officer on 9911 9858.

Council offers a diverse range of educational, recreational and creative programs to all members of the community.

Check our Calendar of Events(PDF, 717KB)

Contact Council's Aged and Disability Officer on 9911 9858 to request an events information brochure.  

Our information brochures are updated quarterly.

In Celebration of International Day of People with a Disability, Council coordinates the Groovability Festival. 

The festival is held the first Thursday in December at Burwood Park.

Contact Council on 9911 9911 for more information.

We are committed to creating a more inclusive community for all people.

The Burwood Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) aims to achieve our goal of a more inclusive community. 

The main objective of the DIAP is to ensure that people with a disability have an opportunity to fully participate in the social, community and business life of Burwood. The plan outlines key strategies and actions that will assist in overcoming barriers to inclusion.These strategies will be incorporated into Council's planning for the next four years.

Download a copy of the Burwood Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan. [link]

Contact Council's Aged and Disability Worker on 9911 9858 for more information.