On Thursday, 5 February, a small team from Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRCWA) visited the Shire of Moora to share information and support with local seniors and shire staff.
The session covered several key topics:
Northam LiveLighter Aged Care Games:
SRCWA helped attendees better understand the rules and expectations for the upcoming event.
Pole Walking Program:
SRCWA Executive Officer Dawn Yates explained the health and wellbeing benefits of SRCWA’s Pole Walking program.
Staying Safe from AI Scams:
Tech Savvy Seniors Program Manager Martin Yates discussed the rapid rise of AI-driven scams and the best actions to prevent and respond to them.
Scam Safety Tips
Remember to:
- Stop- and take stock of the request.
- Check – your accounts regularly and verify the authenticity of any unusual message.
- Ask – for help or get a second opinion if something seems off.
- Miantain – Stay sceptical if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Benefits of SRCWA as a resource
Seniors Recreation Council of WA promotes activity programs, community centres, wellness classes, and social engagement opportunities which all play a powerful role in supporting healthier, happier, and more independent ageing. Research consistently shows that recreational engagement offers physical, cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for older adults.
It was a pleasure for Colin Steer (SRCWA State President), Richard Dermody (SRCWA Branch Liaison Representative), Dawn Yates (SRCWA Executive Officer) and Martin Yates (SRCWA Tech Savvy Seniors Manager) to meet with Amy and Tayla from the Shire of Moora at the The Delmoor Centre.
This visit provided a valuable opportunity for SRCWA to share resources and highlight the many benefits the organisation offers. It was also wonderful to see the strong support the Shire of Moora provides to seniors across the local and surrounding communities.