Information & Activity Ideas 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 Program
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
Killara Adult Day Care and Respite Centre
Killara provides flexible centre based day care, respite and social support services for aged and disabled (over the age of 18) people and their carers. Services are provided so these people may remain living in the community.
Contact Killara on 9622 5765 or email killara@northam.wa.gov.au.
Seniors Social Groups
Northam Senior Citizen Social Club (Over 55's)
Every Tuesday at the Rec Centre, starting at around 9.00am finishing at 12.00pm. The club has a break over Christmas from the end of November to the end of January.
The Ladies lay out a lovely morning tea which starts at around 9.45am.
Guests are most welcome to attend, contact on davidoye48@gmail.com
Silver Wings Over 55's (Wundowie)
The Silver Wings have a number of activities organised throughout the year. Information on activities and outings can be found here.
Northam Boulevard Morning Tea
4th Thursday of every month
From 10am to 12pm
Come and join the Northam Boulevard for their FREE Seniors Morning Tea event. There will be live entertainment (alternating between Retro Bingo and Live Music each month), giveaways, yummy food, coffee and tea.
www.northamboulevard.com.au
Probus
Meet 1st Tuesday of each month with a morning tea and guest speaker at the Trotting Club.
Organised outings are held every 3rd Tuesday. Men and Ladies welcome, please contact Patricia Bonshore (President) on 0412 237 290.
Sport & Fitness
Special Interest Groups
Progress Associations - represent the needs and interests of the community
Other community services
Killara Day and Respite Centre 9622 5765
Share and Care Community Services Group 9622 2828
Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service 9690 2888
Share and Care Community Services Group
Commonwealth Home Support Program:
The aim of the Commonwealth Home Support Program is to help older people live as independently as possible – with a focus on working with you, rather than doing for you. It is about working on your strengths, capacity and goals to help you remain living independently and safely at home.
You may be eligible under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme if you are:
- having trouble doing everyday activities without help, and
- need support to live independently in the community
and are:
- 65 years or older (50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person) or
- 50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and on a low income, homeless or at risk of being homeless.
If you have been injured or hospitalised you may be eligible for extra services through the program for a short time to help you get back on your feet after you return home.
Home Care Packages:
A home care package is a coordinated package of care and services to help you to live independently in your own home for as long as you can. Some people receive services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and are then assessed for a home care package. Others will start with a home care package.
The benefit of a home care package is that your home care provider will work with you to:
- choose care and services that best meet your needs and goals
- manage your care and services.
There are four levels of home care packages to help meet the different levels of care needs. During your aged care assessment (completed by the Aged Care Assessment Team), your assessor will discuss your current care needs and determine the best level to meet them.
Walking Trails
- Kep Track
- Dorntj Koorliny (Walking Together) Track
- Mt Ommanney
- Burlong Pool
- Enright Park
For more information visit www.northam.wa.gov.au/tourism
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