Twelve teams competed at the 2024 Bunbury LiveLighter Aged Care Games at the South West Sports Centre on Thursday 18th April 2024. The teams came together from Nursing Homes, Aged Care Facilities and Day Centres in the region to compete in games specifically designed for people in care.
SRCWA would like to thank Bunbury Branch president Barbara Fleay and her team of dedicated volunteers along with the volunteers and staff from Perth head office for helping to make this event possible. A special mention to the Staff and Students from South Regional TAFE who helped out on the day. The games were officially opened by Hon Nola Marino MP Member for Forrest who took time out of her busy schedule to attend, thank you for your continuing support Nola.
The games were played in great spirit and included modified seated hockey, seated pass ball, beanbag toss and skittles. The carers game at the end of the day had representatives from each team competing in a fun event which was enjoyed by everyone. Lunch time entertainment was an energetic demonstration of Zumba Gold provided by the amazing Betty McCleary, with some participants joining her for Seated Zumba, thank you Betty.
SRCWA State President Graham Bennett and Bunbury Branch president Barbara Fleay presented the trophies plaques and medals for:
- Best Presented Team “Collie Miners Belong at Home”
- Third Place “Blue Wrens 2 Belong at Home Bunbury”
- Second Place “Blue Wrens 1 Belong at Home Bunbury”
- First Place “Dream Catchers Bunbury Gardens”.
Our oldest competitors at the games were both 99yrs young, Daisy Reading of Bethanie Fields and Jean Sattell Bunbury Gardens. Congratulations to all those who participated.
SRCWA acknowledges the support from Live_Lighter, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and WA Government