Information and Activities for Seniors
Here at the Shire of Northam we value senior members of our community and we are working hard to provide a safe and inclusive environment for our over 60’s. We encourage active aging by providing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance the quality of life for our seniors.
Senior Sport
The Shire of Northam’s Senior Sport Program provides financial assistance to approved residents aged 60 years and over who wish to participate in sport and active recreation. Up to $100 is available for the payment of fees to join a participating club or activity. Applicants must hold a valid Health Care Concession or Pension Concession Card, live in the Shire of Northam and provide proof of age.
Contact the Northam Recreation Centre on 9622 5153 or recreation@northam.wa.gov.au for further information.
Financial Assistance for Active Seniors
Killara Adult Day Care & Respite Centre
Killara provides flexible Cottage Respite, Centre based respite, social support services and Transport for older Australians aged 65 years and over or 50 years and over for aboriginal and/or torres strait islanders and their carers. Services are provided so these people may remain living and accessing the community.
If you would like to learn more about Killara Adult Day & Respite centre services, please feel free to scan the below QR Code and complete the Registration Form and one of our friendly staff members will give you a call. Alternatively you can phone us on 9622 5765, email killara@northam.wa.gov.au or pop in and see us at 2 Burgoyne Street, Northam WA 6401.
Register your interest in any of Killara's service by scanning or clicking on the link below.
REFERRAL/ REGISTRATION FORM - KILLARA ADULT DAY & RESPITE CENTRE
Things to do & who to contact:
Contact details for local Community Groups and Sporting Clubs are provided in the documents listed below. For listing on this page please complete the online form at the bottom of the page.
Online Resources and activity ideas
Seniors recreation Council Add life to your years Directory
www.srcwa.asn.au
Trails WA
https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/know/tralis-wa
Trails in Parks
https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/know/trails-parks
Bushwalking
https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/activity.bushwalking
Citizen Science – Birdwatching
www.birdlife.org.au/support-us/volunteer/
Citizen Science – Recording Wildlife
www.climatewatch.org.au
Active Transport
www.transport.wa.gov.au/activetransport/cycling.asp
Mind Games – Thinko!
www.thinko.org.au/play/#/home
Other community services
Killara Day and Respite Centre 9622 5765
Meals on Wheels 9622 5195
Share and Care Community Services Group 9622 2828
Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service 9690 2888