Healthy Lifestyles Tech Savvy Seniors Serpentine Jarrahdale Friday 28th February 2025
The day commenced with Seniors arriving at the Kingia Function Centre at Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre in Byford. Participants had the opportunity to visit static displays and discuss any queries and issues with those in attendance, the event was opened by Colin Steer, SRCWA State President. The Serpentine Jarrahdale Zumba Gold and Keep Fit groups came along and demonstrated their classes and invited participants to take part, this was enjoyed by everyone. This was followed by a healthy morning tea and then informative presentations were made by Martin from SRCWA Tech Savvy Seniors on Artificial Intelligence and Justine Esmonde, Community Engagement Specialist at nbn local – South East WA, delivered an enlightening and engaging talk on connectivity and the various methods of accessing the internet, both presentations were very well received.
Static Displays in attendance were Advocare, Baptist Care – Graceford, Consumer Protection, Council on the Ageing, Dept. of Health & Aged Care, Diabetes WA, Elder Rights WA/Legal Aid, Energy Ahead, HALO Home & Lifestyle Options, Injury Matters, Mercy Care, NBN co , Rockingham Kwinana Mobility, SRCWA/LiveLighter, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, SJ Community Recreation Centre Zumba Gold & Keep Fit, SJ Community Resource Centre & Switch Your Thinking.
Participants also enjoyed trying activities eg; Pole Walking, Hover Soccer, indoor archery, bean bag toss, cup and ball toss, shuffle ball and sticky darts. A big thankyou to the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, LiveLighter Healthway, Have a Go News, Telstra and Government of WA for their support of this event. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure the Healthy Lifestyles and Tech Savvy Seniors event was a great success.
Pole Walking City of Vincent
On March 6th, 2025, SRCWA had the pleasure of welcoming a fantastic group of seniors to try pole walking in the beautiful City of Vincent. The City of Vincent Community Development team teamed up with SRCWA to host a fun ‘come and try’ morning in the picturesque Hyde Park. Even with the hot weather, nine enthusiastic seniors joined the first session and had a wonderful time! After the activity, everyone enjoyed a light and healthy morning tea, kindly provided by the City of Vincent. For more information, feel free to reach out to the City of Vincent Community Development Team at 9273 6000.
LiveLighter Seniors Activity Information Day – Bunbury 2025
On Friday, 21st March, the SRCWA Bunbury Branch hosted a successful LiveLighter Seniors Activity/Information Day at the Southwest Sports Centre, made possible thanks to the a grant from the City of Bunbury and our naming rights partner LiveLighter Healthway. Around 400 enthusiastic and active seniors attended, enjoying a variety of engaging activities and visiting over 40 static displays that offered valuable information and services to the community.
The event was officially opened by Deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith, who expressed her delight at seeing so many people in attendance. She encouraged everyone to take full advantage of the wide range of offerings available throughout the day. Colin Steer, SRCWA State President, also welcomed attendees and took a moment to acknowledge the generous sponsors who made the event possible. A special thank you was extended to Cliff Reeve, the MC for the day, who did an excellent job of roving through the venue, engaging with both display representatives and attendees. His energy and enthusiasm helped to keep the event lively and interactive.
The static displays featured an impressive lineup of organisations and services, including ACB-Adult Classical Ballet, Advocare, Aged Care Agencies, COB Green Waste, Lions Hearing Van, CWA (Country Women’s Association), Dept of Transport, Northern Suburbs Community Legal, Injury Matter, SEDA College, SWAMS, SRCWA, LiveLighter Healthway and a Wildlife Display among many others. These organisations provide valuable information and resources that support the health and well-being of seniors in the community.
Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities designed to promote physical fitness and fun. Some of the highlights included indoor archery, hover soccer, shuffle ball, pole walking, seniors ballet exercise classes, and walking football. It was wonderful to see so many seniors embracing the chance to try something new, with everyone encouraged to “Have a Go” and get active. The energy and excitement were palpable, and the smiles on the faces of those taking part made the day even more memorable.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Barbara Fleay, SRCWA Bunbury Branch President, the entire committee, and the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success. We also appreciate the support from State Office volunteers and staff, whose contributions were essential in making this day possible.
The event could not have been held without the generous sponsorship of City of Bunbury, LiveLighter Healthway, Harcourts APG, Barr and Standley Real Estate, Government of WA, and Have a Go News. Their commitment to supporting this initiative helped make the day a true celebration of seniors’ health, activity, and well-being.
It was a truly fantastic day, showcasing the power of community collaboration and the importance of promoting an active lifestyle for seniors. Everyone who attended left with a smile and a sense of accomplishment, having enjoyed both the information and the fun activities on offer.