Twelve enthusiastic teams rolled into action on Thursday, 30 April 2026, turning the South West Sports Centre into a hub of laughter, colour, and friendly competition, thanks to our namingrights partner LiveLighter Healthway. Participants from nursing homes, aged care facilities, and day centres across the region came together for a joyful celebration of movement, connection, and fun-proving that games are for every age!
A huge thank you goes out to Barbara Fleay, President of the SRCWA Bunbury Branch, and her incredible team of volunteers, along with the hardworking staff and volunteers from our Perth head office. Your dedication made this wonderful day possible! Special shoutouts also go to the amazing staff and students from SEDA Collage WA Bunbury Campus and the Department of Justice Trustees, who were absolute legends helping out throughout the day.
We were delighted to have Nola Marino, newly retired Member for Forrest and long-time supporter of the Games, officially open the event. Nola generously took time out to join us, and we sincerely thank her for her continued support of the Bunbury LiveLighter Aged Care Games over the years.
The games were packed with smiles, cheers, and teamwork, featuring activities like modified seated hockey, seated pass ball, beanbag toss, and skittles. One standout moment was the ever-popular carers’ game, where representatives from each team jumped in for a playful showdown that had spectators laughing and cheering from start to finish.
Congratulations to all teams for their amazing spirit and sportsmanship. Here are the official results:
Best Presented Team: Elanora Emeralds – Bethanie
Third Place: Geriactives – MRSC Silverchain
Second Place: South West Community Care Crusaders
First Place: Opal Bunbury Gardens
A very special congratulations goes to our oldest competitor, the truly inspiring Cynthia Read from Elanora Emeralds – Bethanie, who competed with enthusiasm and joy at an incredible 96½ years young!
Remember: “Make Healthy Your New Habit.”
Our heartfelt thanks to LiveLighter, Healthway, the WA Government, and Have a Go News for your continued support in making days like this possible.
We can’t wait to do it all again!
Images from the day can be viewed by clicking here thanks to Richard Dermody and Martin Yates
