Life Choices

Jul
23
2025
By Newsroom
Chair Yoga Classes Move to Larger Venue

Chair Yoga Classes Move to Larger Venue

Council, Local News, ,
Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS) is relocating its popular “Gentle Stretches from a Chair” program to the Glen Innes Services Club following strong community interest and growing attendance numbers. The classes, delivered by Yoga with Bron, offer gentle, chair-based stretching and movement specifically designed to support the physical wellbeing and social connection of aged care participants. The new venue will allow up to 30 people per session and provides a more spacious and accessible environment for the growing group. Acting Mayor Carol Sparks said the Council is encouraged by the strong response to the program and…
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Jul
17
2025
By David Lewis
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Replaced

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Replaced

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After around 40 years of community volunteer involvement, volunteers are no longer being used in the Glen Innes Meals on Wheels service. As of 1 July 2025, the delivery of meals is being carried out entirely by paid staff from Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), a division of Glen Innes Severn Council, using its existing workforce. Council has pointed to changes in aged care legislation as the main reason for the transition, stating that a professional delivery model ensures compliance with increasingly stringent requirements for training, documentation, accountability, and oversight. “The meal delivery service will transition to a professional service…
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May
30
2025
By Newsroom
Council Proposes Access Bus Expansion to Improve Transport for Village Seniors

Council Proposes Access Bus Expansion to Improve Transport for Village Seniors

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Glen Innes Severn Council is proposing an expansion of its Access Bus service in a bid to improve transport options for older residents living in the villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe and Red Range. Currently operated through Council’s Life Choices – Support Services (LC-SS) program under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), the Access Bus provides eligible residents in Glen Innes with regular transport to essential services and community activities. Feedback from recent community engagement, including the 2024 Glen Innes Severn Council Aged Care and Disability Community Consultation Feedback Report and discussions facilitated through Transport for NSW forums, identified limited…
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May
15
2025
By David Lewis
Community Confronts Council Over Proposed Rate Hike at Packed Public Meeting

Community Confronts Council Over Proposed Rate Hike at Packed Public Meeting

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A large turnout of concerned residents attended a public meeting on Wednesday, seeking clarity and voicing anxieties regarding Glen Innes Severn Council's proposed financial measures, including a Special Rate Variation (SRV) and other increased fees. The meeting, intended to be a comprehensive overview, quickly transitioned into a robust question-and-answer session as residents pressed Council officials on the rationale and impact of the proposed increases. Council representatives opened the evening by highlighting the shire's precarious financial state, stating the Council is not currently financially sustainable and faces a projected average general fund deficit of around several million dollars over the next…
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Apr
29
2025
By Newsroom
New Sensory Garden Opens in Glen Innes

New Sensory Garden Opens in Glen Innes

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Glen Innes’ new sensory garden has officially opened, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The garden, part of Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), has been specially designed to engage all five senses. With a mix of carefully chosen plants, textured surfaces, water features and other calming elements, the space aims to support people with sensory processing needs. The idea for the project was led by the late Anthony Williams, Glen Innes Severn Council’s former manager of community services, and it now stands as a tribute to his work…
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Feb
11
2025
By Newsroom
Community Facilities in Glen Innes Set for Major Upgrades

Community Facilities in Glen Innes Set for Major Upgrades

Council, Local News, ,
Glen Innes Severn Council has commenced work on the Community Services Social Infrastructure Upgrades project, supported by a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The initiative aims to enhance community facilities that cater to families and individuals across the region. The funding will facilitate two key improvements: The installation of a shade sail at Council’s Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care facility. This addition will provide all-weather protection for those attending playgroups, parenting classes, OOSH Care, and Vacation Care. The creation of a Sensory Garden at Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), designed to offer a…
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Dec
17
2024
By Marlene Lewis
Seniors’ Fitness Programs Shake Up Local Wellness Scene

Seniors’ Fitness Programs Shake Up Local Wellness Scene

Local News, ,
Glen Innes has a number of fitness programs designed especially for seniors. Rural Fit has now been running its early intervention healthy aging exercise program in Glen Innes for 18 months. Tailored to the needs of those over 60, the exercise sessions take place every Wednesday morning at the Glen Innes Indoor Sports Centre on West Avenue. Margaret Correy, a retired community nurse, shared her positive experience: "My doctor recommended the funded 12-week program to me, and I loved it so much that I decided to keep going." Declan Druitt, Rural Fit’s Team Leader and Senior Exercise Physiologist based in…
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