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25.01.2022 Did you know we offer 10% discount for WA Seniors Card holders? Its the perfect time to plan a spring holiday to see the wildflowers, whales, wine regions an...d wilderness . Find out more: https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/discou/discount-details/ #wanderoutyonder

25.01.2022 ITS COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win an overnight stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites Goodearth Perth with breakfast and free parking. Comfort Inn & Suites Goodearth Perth (formerly Goodearth Hotel), centrally located on Adelaide Terrace in Perth. Offering great value apartment-style accommodation in the City, featuring 180 spacious hotel rooms and apartment suites that are ideal for couples, families, school groups, sport groups and business travellers.... To get a chance to win enter the competition by 31/08/2020 For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/y22u84x2 #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

24.01.2022 Being a WA Seniors Card member has a lot of benefits! As a WA Seniors Card member, you will receive a card that is your WA Seniors Card and Transperth SmartRider in one. The SmartRider side will give you access to travel on Transperth services for free or on a concession basis.... You can use the WA Seniors Card side to claim a range of State Government concessions and discounts from more over 850 businesses across Western Australia. You will also be eligible to apply for monthly competitions offered to WA Seniors Card members. Search the website to find a discount near you: https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/benefits/

24.01.2022 Our August monthly competitions are open Have you grabbed your chance to win some great prizes yet? https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ Best of luck! ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

23.01.2022 We are investing across WA to help every region in our State recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19. From the rugged ranges of the Kimberley to the breat...htaking coastline of the South West, our initiatives will give each region a boost. More jobs will be created to strengthen health and community services, and get locals back to work. WAs recovery plan for the regions is supporting: Tourism Hospitality Education and training Renewable energy Conservation Manufacturing Construction Agriculture Discover more at https://inthistogether.wa.gov.au/

23.01.2022 Based on the latest health advice, Phase 4 of the COVID-19 WA Roadmap has been modified and extended. Exemptions to the 2 square metre rule will be permitted at selected venues to continue WA’s economic recovery. From Saturday 24 October, selected venues will be exempt from the 2 square metre rule for seated performances, allowing them to operate at up to 60% capacity. Selected venues may include:... Theatres Concert halls Amphitheatres Auditoriums Performing arts centres Comedy lounges Cinemas These venues are deemed ‘low risk’ as they are seated and ticketed. This change will allow these venues the opportunity to operate at higher capacity in a COVID-safe way, ensuring more Western Australians can enjoy live performances and support local venues. More information: https://www.wa.gov.au/.../new-exemptions-introduced-phase-4

22.01.2022 Many among us find talking about dying and death difficult and confronting. This can leave us feeling isolated, in distress, and unable to support loved ones who are at the end of life or grieving. Dying2Learn is an online course that aims to enable Australians to be more comfortable talking about death and dying and more prepared to engage with issues arising at the end of life. The free course runs from 5th October to 2nd November 2020 and is open to everyone in the c...ommunity. To save a spot and find out more, visit: www.caresearch.com.au/Dying2Learn.

22.01.2022 Our September monthly competitions are open Have you grabbed your chance to win some great prizes yet? https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ Best of luck! ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

22.01.2022 Happy National Grandparents Day! Today is dedicated to celebrating grandparents and all that they do for us. It also provides an opportunity to recognise the important role of grandparents raising their grandchildren. There are an estimated 4,324 households with grandparents providing caring for grandchildren aged birth to 18 years in metropolitan Perth. Communities acknowledges the additional stress and pressure on informal grandparent carers and provides funding support through a range of services and programs, including almost $600,000 annual funding to Wanslea Inc. to deliver support to Grandparent Carers. Informal grandparent carers provide a vital role not only to their family, but also for the wider community. Thank you to all the wonderful grandparents out there!

22.01.2022 IT'S COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win four hand-seasoned rotisserie chickens from Chicken Treat. Chicken Treat is a Western Australian restaurant chain with more than 60 stores across the State. Winners will receive a voucher to redeem their prize from their local store. To get a chance to win enter the competition by 31/08/2020... For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/vv49ehk #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

22.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY The feedback period for the establishment of an office of disability is nearing an end and will close on 6 September. You still have time to have your say. For more information (in English or alternative languages) visit: https://www.communities.wa.gov.au//an-office-of-disability/ or email [email protected].

21.01.2022 Two of WAs historic venues will be upgraded as part of a $76 million recovery package for culture and arts. Hundreds of jobs will be created from the investmen...t, supporting our States recovery from COVID-19. $30 million will go towards restoration and redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall, the first concert hall built in Australia after World War II. $15 million will be invested in restoring and upgrading His Majestys Theatre, first built in 1904. The package will also include funding for the development of an online portal for Aboriginal art sales and performing arts activities. Learn more about WAs Recovery Plan to revive WAs culture and arts sector: https://www.wa.gov.au//recovery-package-support-culture-an Western Australia and Brad Martin

20.01.2022 Our November monthly competitions are open Have you grabbed your chance to win some great prizes yet? https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ Best of luck! ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard See more

20.01.2022 The Seniors Card members competitions for July are closing tomorrow! There is still time to win. For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

20.01.2022 IT'S COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win an overnight stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites Goodearth Perth with breakfast and free parking. Comfort Inn & Suites Goodearth Perth (formerly Goodearth Hotel), centrally located on Adelaide Terrace in Perth. Offering great value apartment-style accommodation in the City, featuring 180 spacious hotel rooms and apartment suites that are ideal for couples, families, school groups, sport groups and business travellers.... To get a chance to win enter the competition by 31/08/2020 For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/y22u84x2 #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

19.01.2022 Our August monthly competitions are officially open! Get in quick for your chance to win some great prizes: https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

19.01.2022 ITS COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win a dinner for two worth $50* at Mondo Fresco in Riverton. To get a chance to win enter the competition by 30/09/2020 For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/yy47e8v7 ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

19.01.2022 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK - We have all worked hard to get WA into a great position, so its important we dont undo our hard work by becoming complacent. We all need to keep up our efforts and do the right thing to stay safe and look after our community. Dont forget to:... Keep a physical distance from others where possible Practice good hygiene and wash your hands regularly Stay home if youre sick Get tested early if youre experiencing any symptoms If you have been tested, stay home and self-isolate while waiting for your results

18.01.2022 FREE WORKSHOPS The WA Department of Health End of Life Care Program invites you to attend a free workshop to trial the usability of the draft revised WA Advance Health Directive form. This follows the broad community consultation carried out in August. The workshops on 19 and 20 October will be at 189 Royal Street from 2pm to 4pm. The deadline for registrations is 12 October at 5pm. Register here for the 19 October workshop: https://tinyurl.com/y4kt6ssl... Register here for the 20 October workshop: https://tinyurl.com/y6qnnzbt For more information, please email [email protected] or phone (08) 9222 2300

17.01.2022 Are you (or do you know) an Aged Care Facility resident needing help with their mental health? The team at Direction Psychology is providing free psychological services to eligible residents Visit their website to find out more https://tinyurl.com/y5bbbx28

15.01.2022 ITS NOW OR NEVER! The Seniors Card members competitions for August are closing today. There is still time to win! For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

15.01.2022 Congratulations to all WA Seniors Awards 2020 winners! The WA Seniors Awards acknowledge and celebrate outstanding seniors and age-friendly contributions being made by individuals, businesses and local governments across Western Australia. The WA Seniors Awards program was delivered by the Council on the Ageing Western Australia (COTA WA) on behalf of the State Government, funded through Communities. ... Check out this year’s winners by visiting https://www.cotawa.org.au///wa-seniors-award-winners-2020/

14.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY The WA Seniors Card Program was launched in 1988 as the first of its kind from any state in Australia. On 19 April 1988, the program was presented to the public at a function held at the Maylands Autumn Centre. Since then, it grew to 398,000 members. When did YOU join the program? Tag a Seniors Card member below. ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

13.01.2022 People With disabilities WA invites you to join them for the WA Inaugural State Conference on 19-20 November 2020. With the theme Celebrating Self-Advocacy this will be WAs first conference led exclusively by people with disabilities. For more information and to register, visit https://pwdwaconference2020.org.au/en_au/

13.01.2022 Thank you for visiting us at Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc. Have a Go Day 2020! Let us know if you enjoyed the day - we had a fantastic time. Here are some photos of our competition entrants. Winners will be announced on here shortly. Best of luck! #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard #HaveAGoDay

13.01.2022 R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. Its our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. In the lead-up to R U OK? Day you can help others know what to say when someone says theyre not OK and guide them through how they can continue a conversation that could change a life. You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone say...s theyre not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life. For more information and to download a guide with tips, ideas and resources to help you encourage everyone in your community to learn what to say after R U OK?, visit https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

12.01.2022 If you are feeling unwell, please postpone your plans. That haircut, dinner with friends, dance class or work appointment can all wait if you are sick. By prioritising your health and staying home to recover, you will protect yourself and others.... If you have any of the following symptoms you are eligible for COVID-19 testing: A fever (37.5C) Recent history of a fever (e.g. night sweats, chills) Acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, shortness of breath, sore throat.) Acute loss of smell or loss of taste. Find further details on COVID-19 testing at www.wa.gov.au

11.01.2022 ITS COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win four hand-seasoned rotisserie chickens from Chicken Treat. Chicken Treat is a Western Australian restaurant chain with more than 60 stores across the State. Winners will receive a voucher to redeem their prize from their local store. To get a chance to win enter the competition by 31/08/2020... For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/vv49ehk #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

11.01.2022 Our October monthly competitions are open Have you grabbed your chance to win some great prizes yet? https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ Best of luck! ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

09.01.2022 Lynette Downes was a carer for her mum who lived with dementia for 10 years. As Lynette’s mother’s condition worsened, Lynette was having trouble coping with how dementia as an illness was impacting her mum’s personality and memory. Lynette was referred to Carers WA through the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). Carers WA provides a range of supports and services to friends and family who undertake aspects of a caring role. It was incredibly beneficial for Lynette having that ...first introduction to Carers WA and access to ongoing information and support that helped her understand how her mother’s illness might progress. To Read Lynette’s full story, visit https://www.carerswa.asn.au/lynettes-carer-story/ For a list of digital resources to assist carers, visit https://www.carerswa.asn.au/resources/digital-resources/ #ShareYouCare by sharing this post with a carer. #WhyWeCare #CarersWeek

09.01.2022 The Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA) is a not-for-profit organisation with the purpose of improving the lives of older people. This online portal provides information and resources for older people on topics including food and nutrition, health and wellbeing, physical activities, work and e-learning and social connection. For more information, visit https://www.gcma.net.au/about-portal

09.01.2022 The Public Trustee is heading to Harvey and Bunbury to host their next series of Wills & Deceased Estate Seminars. The sessions are free to attend and will provide the community with a better understanding regarding the importance of making and safely storing your will, how to manage the deceased estate process, enduring powers, safeguarding against financial elder abuse and so much more. For more information and to register, visit www.trybooking.com/BGTWX

08.01.2022 ON TOTDAY! Have A Go Day 2020 a Live_Lighter Event. SRCWA thanks its sponsors and supporters in helping to make this event possible. Burswood Park Crown Perth L...otterywest Have a Go News Channel 7 Perth WA Government Home In WA Telstra News Talk 6PR 882 Phoenix Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd Ingenia Gardens Previously Garden Villages Curtin Radio Scarboro Toyota Kings Tours & Travel Victoria Park RSL Sub Branch The Hire Guys Balcatta Why not come along and find a new activity or information from one of the 190 sites. REMEMBER TO PRACTICE GOOD HYGENE AND PHYSICAL DISTANCE -1.5M TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID. See more

08.01.2022 Did you know that you can manage your Seniors Card, or order a replacement directly from within your online account? To gain access, you will need to register for an online account at https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/sign-up/. Once your request for an Online Account has been approved, you may log into your account.... If you are applying for the first time as a new member, please apply on our website or download an application form under the Eligibility tab.

08.01.2022 The Seniors Card members competitions for August are closing soon! There is still time to win you can enter this months competitions by 31/08/2020 For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

07.01.2022 IT'S COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win a dinner for two worth $50* at Mondo Fresco in Riverton. To get a chance to win enter the competition by 30/09/2020 For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/yy47e8v7 ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our Have a Go Day 2020 Competition Winners! Special thanks to our business partners for donating some fantastic prizes #WASeniorsCard #HaveAGoDay2020 Petra Olive Oil Estate - Accommodation, Farm Shop & Shop Online Secret Harbour Golf Links Kailis' Fish Market Cafe Chicken Treat

05.01.2022 WA Seniors Week 2020 has kicked off! To find out more, including events taking place, visit www.communities.wa.gov.au/WASeniorsWeek

05.01.2022 ITS COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win an overnight stay at the Busselton Motel which also includes a continental breakfast for two, in a Superior Queen Room. The Busselton Motel is located within walking distance to the Busselton Jetty, restaurants and town centre. To get a chance to win enter the competition by 30/09/2020... For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/yxendz57 #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

05.01.2022 IT'S COMPETITION TIME! WA Seniors Card members can win an overnight stay at the Busselton Motel which also includes a continental breakfast for two, in a Superior Queen Room. The Busselton Motel is located within walking distance to the Busselton Jetty, restaurants and town centre. To get a chance to win enter the competition by 30/09/2020... For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://tinyurl.com/yxendz57 #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

04.01.2022 Being a WA Seniors Card member has a lot of benefits! As a WA Seniors Card member, you will receive a card that is your WA Seniors Card and Transperth SmartRider in one. The SmartRider side will give you access to travel on Transperth services for free or on a concession basis.... You can use the WA Seniors Card side to claim a range of State Government concessions and discounts from more over 850 businesses across Western Australia. You will also be eligible to apply for monthly competitions offered to WA Seniors Card members. Search the website to find a discount near you: https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/benefits/

04.01.2022 Our October monthly competitions are still open Have you grabbed your chance to win some great prizes yet? https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ Best of luck! ... #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard See more

04.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS Seniors Card members just gained a brand new discount as part of their membership benefits! Shine Aviation Services is delighted to offer a 10% discount to members on all their tours. Shine Aviation Services has been offering picturesque scenic flights from Geraldton for nearly 40 years. Their experienced pilots use their local knowledge to act as your personal tour guide. ... Choose from the awesome Pink Lake, magnificent Murchison Gorges or the famous Abrolhos Island Fly and Flipper tours just to name a few! For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/y4mavu69 Note: Shine Aviation Services is a certified tourism business through the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program and is the only aviation business on the Coral Coast to hold BARS Gold and ISO9001 accreditation.

03.01.2022 IT'S NOW OR NEVER! The Seniors Card members competitions for August are closing today. There is still time to win! For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

02.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE Communities State Welfare Incident Coordination Centre (SWICC) has secured 500 food packages, ready to go to people requiring emergency welfare assistance due to COVID-19. The boxes have rice, pasta, soup and other non-perishable items including options that meet different dietary requirements like vegan, halal and gluten free. The boxes have key information which has been translated into different languages to ensure content reaches a variety of languages... that are spoken within WAs community. The idea came about during outbreak scenario training with welfare sector partners. Since April this year, SWICC has engaged with partners on planning and operations for COVID-19 and other hazards. There are plans to ensure food is available and can be mobilised to meet emergency welfare needs on a larger scale.

02.01.2022 Two of WA's historic venues will be upgraded as part of a $76 million recovery package for culture and arts. Hundreds of jobs will be created from the investmen...t, supporting our State's recovery from COVID-19. $30 million will go towards restoration and redevelopment of the Perth Concert Hall, the first concert hall built in Australia after World War II. $15 million will be invested in restoring and upgrading His Majesty's Theatre, first built in 1904. The package will also include funding for the development of an online portal for Aboriginal art sales and performing arts activities. Learn more about WA's Recovery Plan to revive WA's culture and arts sector: https://www.wa.gov.au//recovery-package-support-culture-an Western Australia and Brad Martin

02.01.2022 MEDIA STATEMENT: More than 300,000 Western Australian seniors will receive extra cash in their bank account this month, thanks to the State Governments Cost of Living rebate. WA Seniors Card members will share in close to $25 million worth of payments, with singles receiving $91.51 and couples getting $137.22. The Cost of Living rebate was first launched in 2009 and has since provided just short of $300 million in assistance to WA seniors, with payments helping to eas...e the financial strain of daily living expenses. Seniors Card Program The WA Seniors Card program provides members across the State with access to an average of $650 in total value each year and more if they also hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card or Pensioner Concession Card. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yyl63k3q

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01.01.2022 Based on the latest health advice, Phase 5 of the WA COVID-19 roadmap, due to be implemented on Saturday 1 August, has been pushed back. The new tentative date will now be 15 August. A decision on if we can proceed with that date will be decided in about two weeks time, and will be based on the latest health advice. This means we remain in Phase 4. Under Phase 4, the following restrictions remain in place:... Gathering limits are determined by WAs reduced 2 square metre rule For WAs major sport and entertainment venues, a 50 per cent capacity rule applies. All events are permitted except for large scale, multi-stage music festivals We are all responsible for maintaining our health and safety and the health and safety of those around us. Please continue to: Stay home if youre sick Wash your hands often Keep a physical distance where possible. For more information on Phase 4 restrictions, visit: https://www.wa.gov.au//phase-4-easing-of-restrictions-freq

01.01.2022 Mark McGowan gives us a COVID-19 update and announces the Recovery Plan for Western Australia.

01.01.2022 The Seniors Card members competitions for July are closing soon! There is still time to win you can enter this months competitions by 31/07/2020 For more information and to submit your entry, visit https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/competitions/ #WASeniorsCard #ILoveMyWASeniorsCard

01.01.2022 What really happens if you die without a valid will? Join the Public Trustee for one of our free talks during Seniors Week to help you make informed choices about making & storing your will and planning the future administration of your financial affairs & estate. You will get answers to questions such as... What really happens if you die without a valid Will? Who can challenge your Will? What do executors & administrators do? Benefits & risks of Enduring Powers of Attorney & Guardianship For more information, dates and to book, visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=575880&