Aged Persons Transport
Community Transport Service Tasmania Inc. provides ongoing support to the frail, aged, and individuals with disabilities in our community. Volunteers offer transportation assistance for medical appointments, shopping trips, and small group outings.
Volunteers help clients by transporting them to medical appointments, assistance with shopping and small group bookings for aged.
To contact the service for medical appointments or shopping, office hours are as follows:
LOCATION: 15-19 Eastland Drive, Ulverstone
PHONE: 1800 781 033
EMAIL: [email protected]
This service is a funded project of Home and Community Care, a joint Commonwealth and State/Territory program.
Ganesway
Find out more at: Ganesway – Central Coast Council – Ulverstone, Tasmania
Located at 51-55 Queen Street, West Ulverstone, Ganesway provides independent living accommodation for up to 10 aged individuals. With bedsitting rooms featuring ensuite facilities and private entrances, residents enjoy a comfortable and secure living environment.
Contributions are based on 85% of the aged pension and rental assistance combined, covering food, accommodation, utilities, and housekeeping services. An entry fee is required for admission.
To be eligible for residency, applicants must:
- Be on an aged or disability pension
- Meet other specified criteria
For more information on these services please see the information sheet below or contact the friendly Community Development Team by phoning (03) 6429 8900 during business hours to make an appointment.
Please refer to Council’s current Fees & Charges Schedule for the rates.
Aged Person Home Units – Independent Living in the Central Coast
Central Coast Council provides 77 independent living units for older residents across the municipality — 52 in Ulverstone and 25 in Penguin. These units are designed for independent living and may not be suitable for individuals requiring higher-level aged care or support services, and are currently managed by Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin.
*Please note – these units are no longer offered under the lifetime tenancy model.
⚠️ Current Status – Applications Closed (Last update: April 2026)
Applications for Council’s Aged Persons Home Units are currently closed.
Due to the length of the existing waitlist and a review of the tenancy model, Council is no longer accepting new applications for these units.
About the Units
- Located in Ulverstone and Penguin
- Single-bedroom, ground-level brick units
- Close to town centres and services
- Some Ulverstone sites include garage options
*FOR EXISTING TENANTS*
Lifetime Tenancy Model (No longer offered)
Council’s Aged Persons Home Units were previously offered under a lifetime tenancy model, which is no longer available for new applicants.
Under this model:
- Tenants paid an upfront premium (approx. 50% of market value)
- A weekly service fee applied
- If a tenancy ended early, a pro-rata refund was provided (generally 5% per year of occupancy)
- After 20 years, no further premium was payable
Weekly fees contributed to:
- Rates, water, and waste services
- Building insurance
- General maintenance (fair wear and tear)
- Grounds upkeep
📌 Important for current tenants:
If you have questions about your agreement, refunds, or terminating your tenancy, please contact Council directly.