Approximately 140 people attended the SRCWA LiveLighter Seniors Activity -Information Day at Belmont Oasis on 3rd May 2023. This event sponsored by LiveLighter Healthway our naming rights partner and was organised by SRCWA in partnership with the City of Belmont. The event showcases agencies and activities in the local Belmont area and gave participants the opportunity to try different recreational activities. Static displays with a variety of information were on hand from; Advocare, Apia, Ascot Rotary Club, Audika, Belmont Croquet Club, Belmont Mens Shed, Belmont RSL, City of Belmont, Council on the Ageing WA, Elder Rights WA, Legal Aid WA, G&P Medical, Helloworld Travel Belmont, Home Chef, Injury Matters(Stay on your Feet), Karingal Green, Health & Aged Care Comm, NBN Co, NSC Legal-Older Peoples Rights Service, Rapport Holistic Home Care, Southern Cross Care-Faulkner Park Village, SRCWA/LiveLighter Healthway, Stroke Foundation, Umbrella Multicultural Com Care, WA Lapidary Club.
SRCWA Executive Officer Dawn Yates introduced City of Belmont Seniors & Disability Engagement Officer Helen O’Sullivan to welcome everyone and introduce City of Belmont Mayor Phil Marks to open the proceedings, Phil Paddon SRCWA’s State President invited the participants to take part in activities:- Exergaming, sticky Darts, Beanbag Toss, Bob (Table Billiards), Hart Sport Activities, Seated Hockey, Air Soccer, Carpet Golf, Carpet Bowls, Pole Walking, and more. Just prior to a healthy light lunch provided by City of Belmont participants watched a lovely demonstration of ballroom dancing and were then invited to join in an interactive demonstration of Ballroom Fit which everyone really enjoyed.
SRCWA would like to thank Helen from the City of Belmont, City of Belmont & Belmont Oasis Staff, and SRCWA’s hard working volunteers and staff for helping to make this event a great success. We would also like to acknowledge and thank the trustees from Wooraloo Prison for their outstanding assistance throughout the day.
SRCWA would also like to thank LiveLighter Healthway for their magnificent sponsorship, the City of Belmont WA, for hosting this event and Government of WA for their support.
Remember to eat healthy meals and exercise daily to LiveLighter.