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Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc. a uniquely Western Australian organisation is recognised as the peak body for organisations supporting seniors' involvement in sport and recreation the Council is constantly reviewing its strategies to increase the participation of seniors in sport, recreation and associated physical and mental activity. Within the Council’s resource limitations it has directed initiatives towards the areas of participation encouragement, policy development, community leadership promotion and the over fifties potential for community contribution.
Patron: The Honourable Kim Beazley AC Governor of Western Australia.
Seniors Week 2018-Sunday 11th to Sunday 18th November 2018
Have a Go Day 2018 - Wednesday 14th November 2018
Exciting News for West Coast Eagles Fans
SRCWA is proud to announce the 2018 AFL Premiership Cup won by the mighty West Coast Eagles, will be making a guest appearance at Have a Go Day 2018 a LiveLighter Event. The 2018 AFL Premiership Cup will be on display at site 150 from 9.00am till 11.45am and photo opportunities will be available.
Have a Go Day a LiveLighter Event
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Have a Go Day 2018 a LiveLighter Event Supported by Lotterywest
Minister Mick Murray presented a Lotterywest cheque to SRCWA State President Hugh Rogers and SRCWA Executive Officer Dawn Yates.
Have a Go Day 2018 a LiveLighter event, would
not be possible without the support it receives from all our
sponsors and partner organisations. We are pleased to announce
Lotterywest is once again a major sponsor of Have a Go Day 2018.
SRCWA acknowledges and thanks Lotterywest for its continuing support
.
REMEMBER:
Lotterywest is unique. It is the only lottery
in Australia, and one of the few in the world, where all the profits
are returned directly back to the local community.
Lotterywest’s support for the community is
possible only because of the retailers and players that support the
purchase of Lotterywest games.
When you play Lotterywest games the money stays
in Western Australia – via grants (direct grants and statutory
allocations), prizes and employment opportunities for locals. Every
Western Australian is a winner.
In the 2017-18 financial year, Lotterywest
provided $260 million to support the WA community and $463 million
went back to WA winners.
In the 2017-18 financial year, 785
not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities shared
in $104 million of direct grants.
So continue purchasing lottery tickets through
authorised Lotterywest retailers and help make our local community
events possible.
Be Connected Seniors Tech Expo
The Dust has just settled on an excellent and exciting event
where 70 seniors (participants) were invited to #try1thing at the
SRCWA Seniors Tech Expo, part of the world wide movement “Get on
Line Week” 15-21 October, held in the Department of Local
Government, Sport and Cultural Industries building in Leederville
Western Australia.
Through the Good Things Foundation we were
fortunate enough to secure a Be Connected Grant which enabled SRCWA
to run a very successful event.
The Event opened at 10.00am with a presentation
on Seniors Exergaming WA (using the Xbox 360 Kinect console a
seniors application) and included presentation to the “Seniors
Exergaming WA 2018 Competition” Metro Champions “Harman Park
Fliers”.
There were 9 exhibitors on hand to help and advise those in
attendance, they included:
• Telstra
• Samsung
• Camera Electronic
• Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries,
Peel
• Be Connected
• Consumer Protection WA
• Guardian Safety Pendants
• NBN Australia
• My Health Record
• Have a Go News
After each exhibitor gave a short presentation on their products
and services participants were invited to #try1thing. On trying one
thing participants received an entry into the draw to win a $100
gift card. The winner Jeff was very appreciative of his prize and
had visited the Telstra stand where he was able to recover his email
account.
Participants were treated to a healthy and delicious lunch as
well as tea coffee and water at the event.
Our grateful thanks go to the organisations and government
departments who supported this event which helped introduce and
encouraged the participants to the wonders of being online.
A big thank you to the SRCWA staff and volunteers who worked very
hard to facilitate this event.
This event would not have been possible without the support we
received from Be Connected and the Good Things Foundation Australia.
2018 SRCWA LiveLighter Aged Care Games Peel
On Tuesday 9th October 2018 the SRCWA LiveLighter Aged Care Games
were held in the Peel region. SRCWA Peel Branch president Jan
McGlinn and her group of dedicated volunteers were supported by
Alcoa of Australia LTD Huntly Mine Staff to present an event for
seniors in care which was enjoyed by all. Fourteen teams competed in
a range of activities specifically modified for seniors in care.
Before the start of the games students from the Assumption
Catholic Primary School Choir performed a few numbers, and sung the
National Anthem.
The games were opened by, Hon. David Templeman MLA Minister for
Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts
An energetic routine was the lunch time entertainment provided by
local Mandurah group Beat the Feet.
Best presented team on the day (as awarded by our independent
judge) was Quambie Park 1 & 2 Tigers, in third place was Brightwater
Sharks, second place was The Silver Arrows and first place by a
small margin was the Wearne House Warriors . Our oldest competitors
on the day were both 101 years old, Vera Mitchell, from Brightwater
the Cove and Maisie Kilgallon from Mercy Place Mandurah. SRCWA
thanks and acknowledges the hard work by the team from Alcoa
Australia Staff, SRCWA State Branch volunteers and SRCWA staff who
helped to make this a most enjoyable event for the participants and
such a great success. Remember Live_Lighter by eating a rainbow of
Fruits and Vegetables.
Bunbury
LiveLighter Information Activity Day
The LiveLighter Activity Information Day
for Bunbury was held on Friday 14th September 2018 at the South West
Italian Club. Around 60 metro and regional businesses/organisations
provided information and activities those who attended. A big
thankyou goes out to the South West Italian Club who supported the
event which was held at their facility. A wide range of activities
were available to try out including, Seated Zumba Gold, Croquet,
Heart Sports and Pole Walking to name a few. Bunnings ran a pot
plant workshop which proved to be very popular, seniors could
decorate a pot, plant it with a seedling and then take it home with
them. Emergency Wildlife Care Bunbury brought along a few of their
young charges who proved very popular.
After a few songs from the “Serenading
Singers” Mr Don Punch MLA for Bunbury officially opened the Bunbury
LiveLighter Activity Information Day. Mrs Nola Marino MP Member for
Forrest, Western Australia was also present at the event. Thank you
Don and Nola for your continuing support.
SRCWA thanks and acknowledges all the
hard work of:
• The SRCWA Bunbury Branch, Branch
President Barbara Fleay and her team of dedicated volunteers in
making this event a great success. Special mention to our MC for the
day Fiona Hinds.
• Bunbury Regional Corrective Services
staff and trustees for setting up and packing down the event.
• SRCWA Head office Staff,. Southwest
Italian Club, City of Bunbury, Red Cross & Bunnings for their
valuable support for this event.
• Our thanks and appreciation goes to LiveLighter Healthway, for Sponsoring this event and to Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries & Dept of Communities for their continued support. Deb (with spoons) Perry was the entertainment highlight for the afternoon.
2018 SRCWA LiveLighter Aged Care Games Joondalup
The 15th Joondalup LiveLighter Aged Care Games was held on Monday 10th September 2018 at Bouncer Sports Centre. Thank you, Bouncer Sports Centre, for a great venue and service, your contribution made this event a pleasure to run. Fourteen teams competed in a range of activities specifically modified for seniors in care. Local Member for Kingsley Jessica Stojkovski MLA welcomed the participants and officially opened the games. We also welcomed Local Member for Girrawheen Margaret Quirk MLA and, Local Member for Burns Beach Mark Folkard MLA, Jessica, Margaret and Mark, thank you for your support of this event. Jim and Jenny’s Country provided entertainment before the games started and at lunchtime many thanks Jim and Jenny for your dedication. The Best presented team on the day as awarded by our independent judge was Bethanie Beachsiders, in third place was Barridale Lodge “The Golden Gilrs”, second place was Umbrella Multicultural Community Care “Roberts Ninjas” and first place by a small margin was the Umbrella Multicultural Community Care team “Magda’s Mouseketeers.” Our oldest competitors on the day both sprightly 102 year old’s, Angela De Mori of the Mercy Care Wembley “Wembley All Stars” and Cliff Sexton of the Woodlake Aged Care “Woodlake Warriors” . SRCWA thanks and acknowledges the hard work by the team from SRCWA State Branch volunteers, Rockingham Kirana campus staff and students, and individuals who helped to make this memorable event a great success for all the participants. We also would like to make special mention of the team from Wooroloo for their invaluable support. Remember LiveLighter by eating a rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables.
Thank you to LiveLighter Healthway, Dept of Communities and Dept of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries for Sponsoring the LiveLighter Aged Care Games events.
Images from the LiveLighter Aged Care Games Joondalup can be viewed here
My Health Record Presentation
50 Seniors attended a fantastic and informative presentation by Kirsten Beckingham, My Health Record Community Engagement Officer WA Primary Health Alliance. Kirsten demystified some of the perceived ideas people have about using My Health Record (a Federal Government online personal health record system). A range of questions from the floor allowed Kirsten to elaborate on specific topics such a "Authorised Persons", who can see your records and what is added. Those at the event enjoyed the presentation and were appreciative for the information, SRCWA thanks WA Primary Health Alliance and Kirsten. To the volunteers who helped out on the day a big thank you also. For more information about your "My Heath Record" visit https://www.myhealthrecord.gov.au/
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2018 SRCWA LiveLighter Aged Care Games Rockingham
The 2018 SRCWA Rockingham LiveLighter Aged Care Games were held at
the Baldivis Recreation Centre off Fifty Road. Eight teams
enthusiastically took part in a range of games developed
specifically for seniors who may require care.
Local member for Baldivis Reece Whitby MLA welcomed all participants
to the games and officially declared the 2018 SRCWA Rockingham
LiveLighter Aged Care Games open. Thank you, Reece, for your support
of this unique fun event for seniors.
After 4 hours
of fierce competition, third place went to Dalmacia (Villa Dalmacia
Aged Care), Second place going to The Loveables (Bethanie Waters)
and first place was taken out by The Terminators (Silver Chain
Rockingham).
The best presented team award went to The Happy
Hippies (Banksia Park). This year our oldest competitor, was 97
years young Nesta Reed, of the Italian Stallions. The participants
were treated to a dance show performed by Swing and Sway at the
lunch break, thank you Swing and Sway for a most enjoyable
performance. SRCWA thanks and acknowledges the hard work by the
SRCWA Rockingham Branch committee and volunteers, the Team from
Wooroloo, SRCWA State volunteers and staff and those who helped to
make this event enjoyable for the participants and such a great
success.
Thank you to LiveLighter Healthway, Dept of Communities and Dept of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries for Sponsoring the LiveLighter Aged Care Games events.
Images from the LiveLighter Aged Care Games Rockingham 2018 can be viewed here
2018 SRCWA LiveLighter Aged Care Games Metro
Despite
stormy weather and a bitterly cold morning twenty teams from Perth’s
Aged Care facilities took part in the Annual Metro LiveLighter Aged
Care Games held at the Belmont Oasis on the 2nd August 2018. The
Games were officially opened by Cassie Rowe MLA local member for
Belmont. Cassie visited the more than 300 very competitive seniors
at this event and wished them all well. Teams from around the metro
region competed in a range of games which were organised and
facilitated by staff and volunteers from SRCWA. It was amazing to
see people well into their 90’s willing to Have a Go at Seated
Hockey, Pass Ball, Bean Bag Toss and Skittles. As you will see from
some of the images participants had a great day and there were
smiles all round. The team taking out First Place was “Balmoral
Royals”, Second Place was “Ritcher Lodge” and closely followed in
Third Place by “Hamersley Hurricanes”. The oldest competitor at the
games was once again 105-year-old Nellie Bentley from Rosewood. Best
presented team was Ritcher Lodge “Ritcher Mafia” who went to a lot
of trouble theming the whole team as Mafia members wearing black
suites, black hats toting machine guns. This year we welcomed new a
team of volunteers the from Aggreko Western Australia, our thanks go
out to the many volunteers helped set up and officiate at these
games, a special thank you to participating centres staff who train
and support participants. Thank you to LiveLighter Healthway, Dept
of Communities and Dept of Local Government, Sport & Cultural
Industries for Sponsoring the LiveLighter Aged Care Games events.
Images from the LiveLighter Aged Care Games Metro 2018 can be viewed here
West Coast Grandparents Get Active.
A “Grandparents Activity/ Information Day”, a joint event run by the West Coast Eagles (WCE) and Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc. was held at Domain Stadium on 4th of July 2018. Around 120 fans comprised of Grandparents and their grandchildren were treated to a range of activities and information stalls in the West Coast Eagles team warm up room. The activities on the day included; WCE Kicking Cube, Xbox Kinect activities -Exergaming, Seated Hockey, Carpet Golf, Quoits, Giant Darts, Skittles, Bob (Table Billiards), Face Painting, and a photo booth which proved to be extremely popular. Eddie the Eagle WCE Team Mascot met Jet WA ScamNet mascot and they both participated in the activates on offer. Eddie and Jet posed for photos with WCE Members who were treated to free prints which they took home in a folder to commemorate their day. Thanks to all the static displays which included, West Coast Eagles, Seniors Recreation Council of WA, LiveLighter Healthway, Consumer Protection WA, Kings Tours & Travel, and Enrich Living Services. SRCWA acknowledges all the hard work and support from its dedicated volunteers and staff as well as the West Coast Eagles support staff who makes these events possible.
Images from the SRCWA - WCE Grandparents Acvtivity Information Day can be viewed here
Swan View LiveLighter Activity Information Day
On Wednesday 27th June 2018 the Brown Park
Recreation Centre in Swan View was abuzz with seniors from the
Mundaring Shire who attended the SRCWA Live_Lighter Activity
Information Day.
Despite the torrential rain it didn’t dampen
the enthusiasm of the 110 seniors who took part. A lovely BBQ lunch
was supplied by the Shire of Mundaring, which was cooked by the Swan
Districts Lions Club. Seniors were able to Have a Go at Exergaming,
Table Tennis, Pool, Snooker Heart Sports Activities, Carpet Bowls,
Golf Putting, Bean Bag Toss, Skittles, Seated Hockey and a range of
other activities. A large telescope was on show from the Perth
Observatory Volunteer Group which generated a lot of interest.
A wide variety of static displays and
information were on offer from Cancer Council, Consumer Protection,
Estate Administration Services WA, Independent Living Centre, Perth
Observatory Volunteer Group, Seniors Card Office, Seniors Recreation
Council of WA, Shire of Mundaring, Silver Chain Group, Enrich Living
Services, Swan Districts Lions Club, Umbrella Multicultural
Community Care and Wheels Inc
SRCWA acknowledges and appreciates its
hard-working volunteers, the team from Wooroloo, and the Shire of
Mundaring Staff for their support in making this event possible.
Photos from the day can be seen here
Peel LiveLighter Activity Information Day
Thursday 21st June 2018 saw a very active group
of seniors attend the Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc. Peel
Branch LiveLighter Activity Information Day at the Furnissdale
Masonic Lodge Mandurah. The event was a resounding success and once
again was well attended by more than 120 enthusiastic and active
seniors. Our MC for the day, SRCWA Vice President Phil Paddon,
introduced Robyn Lister from the Fit and Flexi program who
facilitated a warm up activity.
Static displays and information included
Australia Hearing – Hearing Testing and information, BreastScreen
WA, City of Mandurah, Independent Living Centre, Mandurah Croquet
Club, RAAFA Connect, Seniors Card Office, Seniors Recreation Council
of WA/ Healthway LiveLighter, Shire of Murray Library, Shire of
Murray Recreation Centre, Silver Chain, St Ives Home Care.
People also visited the Australian Hearing for
a free assessment and advice on hearing aids.
Activities on the day included Strong on Your
Feet, Exergaming, Skittles, Bean Bag Toss, Pole Walking, Giant
Darts, Totem Tennis, Croquet and Game of Bob. It was wonderful to
see so many seniors “Having a Go” at the many activities on offer.
One blind senior even had a go at giant darts with his carer guiding
him “…up a bit…down a bit throw...Bullseye!”
SRCWA Peel Branch volunteers and the Mandurah
Lions Club provided a lovely lunch; a wide choice of hearty and
healthy soups or a sausage sizzle.
A wonderful medley of songs by Eddie Storm and
Piano Man George Boyer had people dancing and bopping after the
activities during the lunch break.
Congratulations to SRCWA volunteers and staff,
Peel Branch president Jan McGlinn and her dedicated volunteers on a
magnificent event We also would like to thank the static displays,
and our sponsors who helped to make these events a great success.
200 Seniors Get Tech Savvy in Leederville
Friday 15th June 2018 saw more than 200 seniors
attend a Seniors Recreation Council and Telstra Tech Savvy Connected
Seniors event at the Loftus Centre in Leederville. The event
presented by SRCWA in partnership with Telstra was a once again
resounding success. People at the event had the opportunity to
discuss their technology issues with more than 30 Telstra Digital
Ambassadors, who volunteered for the day. Our MC for the day Boyd
Brown Telstra Area General Manager WA, who opened the event
introduced our guest opening speaker Jenny Seaton, she was followed
by informative presentations by NBN Co, Telstra Health, Telstra
Digital Ambassadors and SRCWA Tech Savvy Seniors Program Manager
Martin Yates. At the start of his “Use of Digital Devices for
Photography” presentation Martin Yates invited the “Roving Selfie
Stick Man" – Michael Tan to take a shot from the stage with him of
the crowd.
A huge vote of thanks goes out to Telstra, for
their support at this event, to Boyd, Naomi and Jodi from Telstra
for their enthusiasm and hard work making this event possible. To
the wonderful volunteers and staff from SRCWA who helped with the
setup, directed seniors, and manned the registration table, long
time volunteers Pat and Mary served the Tea and Coffee thank you so
much. A shout out to Matthew Kavanagh from the office of Hon Mick
Murray MLA Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and
Recreation, the Communication Team at Sport and Recreation, WA and
Have a Go News for your ongoing support.
To our statics displays NBN Australia Camera
Electronic, Independent Living Centre WA, and Telstra thank you for
your much appreciated support. Camera Electronic donated a Digital
Camera for the door prize won by Wendy Stewart of Nollamara. Wendy
was very excited to win the camera as she had wanted to join our
SRCWA Seniors Photo Walks, we can’t wait to help you give your prize
a workout.
Feedback from this event was very positive with
people asking when will the next event will be. One issue
highlighted from the event was “Where to from here where can I get
help as I don’t have children or family who can help me as services
at our local library have ceased due to the volunteer leaving
getting full time work.” Many seniors asked for their sincere thanks
to be passed on to SRCWA and Telstra for organising such a great
event.
SCAMS a Growing Concern
SRCWA Ball "Enchanted Garden Ball"
The SRCWA Annual Seniors Ball was a sell out once again with over 200 people in attendance at the 2018 “Enchanted Garden Ball”. Our Special thanks go out to our sponsors Crown Perth, Have a Go News, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries , Department of Communities, and Casey Australia Tours. During the afternoon tea break a floor show was performed by the Rock and Jive Dance Club who had the dancefloor full to overflowing at the interactive part of their show. Thank you, Robert, and your team. Our live dance music was presented by "Satin Doll" Thank You! a perfect compilation of dance music. SRCWA State Vice President Phil Paddon welcomed everyone and introduced the Hon. Mick Murray MLA, Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation who addressed the audience. Once again SRCWA thanks the hard work of its volunteers and staff who make these successful events possible. Thank you to Sarah and Kate for manning the Studio Twenty Six Photo booth and Martin Yates our photographer who provides his equipment.
Photos from the SRCWA Enchanted Garden Ball can be viewed here
SRCWA-Telstra Tech Savvy Seniors Event Registrations Now Open
Registrations are now open for ourvery popular FREE SRCWA -
Telstra Tech Savvy Seniors Event to be held on Friday 15th June 2018
are now open. The previous session held on Friday 16th January
2018, was fully booked out within four days of being announced.
Call our office on 08 9492 9774 to book your place.
Click here or on the image below for our event flyer.
SRCWA Over 60's Mixed Pairs Bowls
A
record 72 teams took part in the 2018 Seniors Recreation Council
State Over 60’s Mixed Pairs Lawn Bowls tournament. Held at various
clubs throughout the Perth Metropolitan area the finals played at
the Sorrento Bowling Club on Thursday 19th April 2018.
Congratulations to Sam Perica (Cambridge) and Lea Mias (Melville)
who won Thursday’s final 16-11 over husband and wife team Ross
(Sorrento) and Trish Cunningham (Mosman Park). Semi- Finalists on
the day were: Lee Farrell (Osborne Park) & Irene Arndt (Safety Bay),
Kathy Gobbart (Sorrento) & Bill Savell (Dudley Park). SRCWA
acknowledges Bowls WA President Ken Pride, Bowls WA Staff and all
those involved for running a great event.
Results can be found on the Bowls WA website Click Here
Photos from the finals can be viewed here.
SRCWA Rockingham Have a Go Day
a LiveLighter Event a Great
Success
While the weather threatened early in the morning it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of an estimated 1000 seniors attending the 8th SRCWA Rockingham Branch Have a Go Day, a LiveLighter Event held at Aqua Jetty in Warnbro. There were more than 80 sites and activities spread across the main hall and the grassed area showcasing Clubs, Groups, Agencies and Businesses from the Rockingham and surrounding areas. The Official Opening commenced at 10.30am with introduction by Hugh Rogers, SRCWA, State President then Barry Sammels, City of Rockingham Mayor officially opened the day and Cr. Chris Elliott did a fantastic job as MC. Activities included Alzheimer’s Australia, Australian Hearing - Hearing Tests, Croquet - Mandurah Croquet & Recreation Club, Curtin FM 100.1 Radio Broadcasting, Dance Floor Programme, Petanque, Tai Chi - Rockingham Taoist Tai Chi Society, Warnbro Pharmacy - Health Checks, SRCWA Rockingham Pole Walking & Spinning Demonstrations. Simply Swing, Sing Australia Rockingham, Swing n’ Sway & Prime Movers performed on the outdoor dance floor. Thanks to the hard work of the SRCWA Rockingham Branch volunteers lead by Branch President Valma Sulc, the day was a resounding success and ran extremely smoothly. We also thank the crew from Wooroloo thier hard work was invaluable in making this a great event. This event would not have been possible without the magnificent sponsorship of; City of Rockingham, Aqua Jetty, Have a Go News, Kennards Hire, IGA, LiveLighter Healthway, Government of WA, Telstra Warnbro & Simply Swing.
Click here for Photos from the SRCWA Rockingham Branch Have a Go Day a LiveLighter Event
Music Extravaganza Concert
Tickets are now available for the Music Extravaganza Concert presented by Phil Paddon and Terry Bennetts. Click on the image below for details.
Cockburn Live Lighter Activity Information Day
LiveLighter Seniors Activity/Information day in Cockburn. Wednesday 14th March saw a group of fifty enthusiastic seniors take part in a LiveLighter Activity Information Day at the Cockburn Seniors Centre. Seniors took part in a warm up routine and activities on display which included, Seniors Exergaming WA, Indoor Bowls, Quoits, Beanbag Toss, Carpet Golf, Bob (Table Billiards). The Static displays available on the day included Breastscreen WA, Independent Living Centre, Home Instead Senior Care, Australian Hearing, St Ives Home Care and Seniors Recreation Council/LiveLighter Healthway. The event commenced with morning tea and was concluded with tasty lunch of broccoli soup followed by roast chicken which was enjoyed by everyone. Thank you to Penny and Julie from the Cockburn Seniors Centre, the team from Wooroloo and SRCWA’s hard working volunteers and staff for helping to make this event a great success. Thank you to LiveLighter Healthway for their sponsorship of this event and the City of Cockburn for hosting the event and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industry and Dept of & Communities for their support.
Photos from this event can be viewed here.
LiveLighter Aged Care Games Northam
On the 1st March 2018 SRCWA held the
Northam LiveLighter Aged Care Games, the day was a great success
with 8 teams coming together from Dowerin, Brookton, York & Northam.
All the games were played with much laughter and great enthusiasm.
Before the official opening WA state President
Mr Hugh Rogers introduced Caitlin Morris who performed a solo
rendition of the National Anthem.
Cr. Chris Antonio, President Shire of Northam
opened the games. Entertainment before the start and during the
lunch break was provided by Jim Drysdale and Jenny Cole, they led
the participants in a sing-a-long and everyone enjoyed their
performance.
Phil Paddon, MC for the day explained the games
rules to the volunteers and then called the teams to the playing
area and encouraged everyone to have a good time.
Congratulation to all the participants for
coming and having a go, a big thank you to Karen Ducat and to the
volunteers from the SRC Avon Branch, Earth Solutions and SRCWA State
Office who helped make the day a great success.
The winners of the Northam LiveLighter Aged
Care Games were:- 1st Dowerin Companion Club, 352 points, 2nd
Dowerin HACC 327 points & 3rd Killara Dragon Flies 302 points. The
Best Presented Team was Kalkarni Curlews and the oldest competitor
was Bethavon Bears’ Anna Rakowski 95 years young.
The LiveLighter Aged Care Games are Sponsored
by LiveLighter Healthway, Dept of Local Government, Sport and
Cultural Industries.
LiveLighter Aged Care Games Boddington
On the 21st February 2018 SRCWA held the Boddington LiveLighter Aged Care Games, the day was a great success with enthusiastic teams coming together to play adapted games for seniors in care. The games were played with a lot of fun and laughter. The children from the Boddington District School performed the National Anthem at the opening of the games. Entertainment during the lunch break was provided by a Piano Accordionist, Susan who led the participants in a sing-a-long and everyone enjoyed it. Phil Paddon, MC for the day explained the games rules to the volunteers and then called the teams to the playing area and encouraged everyone to have a good time. Congratulation to all the participants for coming and having a go, a big thank you to Dawn Newman and to the volunteers from Boddington Hospital Auxiliary, Newmont Mines and SRCWA, all the volunteers helped make the day a great success. The winners of the Boddington LiveLighter Aged Care Games were:- 1st Boddington HACC, 325 points, 2nd Harvey Southwest Community Care, 285 points & 3rd, Boddington Social Group 276. The Best Presented Team was Harvey SWCC and the oldest competitor was Gloria Batt, aged 95 years young. The LiveLighter Aged Care Games are Sponsored by LiveLighter Healthway, Dept of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industry & Dept of Communities.
Photos from the LiveLighter Boddington Aged Care Games can be viewed here:
Seniors Can’t Get Enough of Technology
Eighty Perth seniors were getting Tech Savvy. For the past few years the Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRCWA) have been quenching a huge thirst for knowledge among Perth seniors to master modern technology. In partnership with Telstra, SRCWA continue to deliver free technology based workshops specifically for seniors. The aim of this workshop was to help break down barriers and close the gap created by the ever increasing digital divide experienced by the older generation, who in most cases have had little or no exposure to current technology.
The session held on Friday 16th January 2018, was fully booked out within four days of being announced. The official opening was by the Hon. Martin Brian Pritchard MLC, Member for North Metropolitan Region who address the seniors on behalf of Hon. Michael (Mick) Philip Murray MLA , Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation.
The session started with an overview of benefits and pitfalls of a connected environment eg Google Home, National Broadband Network status with Q&A, Boyd Brown Telstra Area General Manager WA also presented at the event. Telstra digital ambassadors were on hand to facilitate small break out groups where seniors explored and tried technology and asked relevant questions. Seniors were thrilled to be able to take part in these sessions and there was a real buzz and positive vibe around the room as seniors explore their options and what technology can do for them. Static displays at this event: Community Education Team, Consumer Protection Division, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Camera Electronic – Cameras and advice for seniors Telstra NBN Co. There were lots of prizes at the end of the event courtesy of Telstra, a Google Home Mini, HP Tablet and tickets to the Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) concert.
A big thank you to Telstra and its Digital Ambassadors, NBN Co, Consumer Protection WA, Camera Electronic, and all the SRCWA volunteers for their efforts in making this a great event.
Contact the SRCWA Office on 9492 9774 to recieve information about our free events.
Photos from the SRCWA - Telstra event can be viewed here:
SRCWA 26th Annual Seniors Camp at Camp Quaranup
Monday 5th February 2018 campers arrived for the SRCWA 2018 Camp Quaranup in Albany. The camp is the ideal forum where old friendships are renewed and new ones made. During the camp participants took part in numerous activities such as bush walks, canoeing, archery, craft, line dancing, table tennis, exercise programs, a movie night and a camp concert. Talks and demonstrations from the Albany Surf Lifesaving Club were very interesting and enjoyed by all. , On Wednesday the camp participants were treated to a day out they visited the Albany Entertainment Centre for a tour, then onto a bridal museum at Wesley Church and then they all had lunch at Eyre Park which was followed by shopping on York Street. SRCWA would like to thank camp Coordinator Eileen Stark and her group of dedicated volunteers and helpers also to the Camp office and kitchen staff for all their hard work in making the SRCWA Camp Quaranup an event many look forward to annually.
Photos from the 2018 Camp at Quaranup can be viewed here.
Thank You Kate Chetwin
SRCWA held a thank you morning tea for Kate
Chetwin on 20th December 2017. Kate was employed by SRCWA with a four
year funded contract which was unable to be renewed due to the
current economic climate. Kate came to SRCWA as a student in 2013 to
work as part of the Have a Go Day team to complete her student
practical placement hours prior to graduating with a Bachelor of
Business, Major in Event Management & Major in Marketing. Kate has
been an integral and dedicated member of this organisation for four
years and will be greatly missed. Kate will continue to be a part of
the SRCWA family volunteering her time at future events where ever
possible.
We wish Kate all the best for her future and know she will be a great asset in any event management or administration role.
Thank You Lotterywest
Seniors Recreation Council of WA gratefully acknowledges the
invaluable support of a major grant from Lotterywest towards Have a
Go Day 2017 a LiveLighter Event... which celebrated 25 years in
Burswood Park. Lotterywest supports local community organisations
and events via income from its Lotterywest sales.
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Pictured:Hon. Mick Murray MLA
Minister for Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Recreation
and SRCWA State President Mr Hugh Rogers.
Thank you Ron Alexander
SRCWA would like to say a huge thank you Ron
Alexander who was the Director General of the Department of Sport
and Recreation from 1999-2017. Ron was instrumental in supporting
SRCWA in many of its programs and services to the Seniors of WA and
we are very grateful for his input. His contribution to Sport &
Recreation industry in Western Australia will be long lasting and
the team culture he built in the Department of Sport & Recreation
during his time a Director General will continue. Once again on
behalf of Seniors Recreation of WA we thank Ron for his friendship
and support and wish him well for the future.
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