Useful Information 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.1
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 $150 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 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.
Things to do & who to contact:
Seniors Social Groups
| Northam Over 60’s |
0403 804 721 |
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| Silver Wings Over 55’s (Wundowie) |
9574 0133 |
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| Northam Seniors Social Club(carpet bowls) |
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barbbrowning646@gmail.com |
Sport & Fitness
Special Interest Groups
| Sing Australia |
9622 2306 |
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| Avon Valley Arts |
9622 2100 |
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| Avon Valley Environmental Society |
9622 1453 |
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| Bridgeley Centre - Craft Group |
9622 3981 |
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| Northam Aero Club |
0407 873 700 |
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| Northam Men’s Shed |
0417 955 627 |
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| Northam Aboriginal Men’s Shed |
0438 995 246 |
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| Northam Theatre Group |
9622 3255 |
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| Northam Craft Shop |
9621 1288 |
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| Bakers Hill Spinners and Crafts |
9574 1556 |
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Progress Associations
represent the needs and interests of the community
Walking Trails
www.northam.wa.gov.au/tourism
- Kep Track
- Dorntj Koorliny (Walking Together) Track
- Mt Ommanney
- Burlong Pool
- Enright Park
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
1World Health Organization