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Senior's Day Trip to Mandurah
The Society's Seniors went on a day trip to Mandurah, a coastal town 74 kms
south-west of Perth, on Sunday 17th of May. Thanks to the West Australian government, the seniors had a free train journey
to Mandurah Train Station and a free bus ride to the beach.
Mandurah is blessed with a unique blend of coast and bushland.
A tourist's paradise, Mandurah is also the capital of the Peel region and considered the gateway to the South West region
of Western Australia.
Lunch was served at one of Mandurah's popular eatery, Cicerellos Restaurant and the menu
included Seafood Chowder, Fish & Chips with salad, Tea or Coffee and a piece of cake. All for a magnificient $15.00.
It was a well enjoyed day trip for the twenty two seniors who made the trip that day.
The Seniors Sub-Committee has
future holidays and day trips in the planning for our seniors. Just keep a lookout.
Seniors travel free on public
transport
West Australian seniors will be allowed to travel free for longer
on public transport under a new scheme starting from April 4, 2009.
Seniors who wanted
to take advantage of the offer would need to get their existing Seniors SmartRider reprogrammed or apply for a new SmartRider
card if they did not already have one. Under the scheme, seniors will not be charged for
travel between 9am and 3.30pm seven days a week. Aged and Disability Support Pensioners can
apply for the new Pensioner SmartRider cards from 16 March 2009. If they already have an existing Concession SmartRider, the
cards will need to be reprogrammed.
WA Seniors cardholders who already have a Seniors SmartRider, do not have to do anything.
The system willl automatically adjust the cards from 4 April 2009.
Click here to find out more about your FREE TRAVEL ENTITLEMENT
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Would you recognise the signs of stroke? If one of your family, friends or work colleagues had a stroke would you know what to do? Would you
even know how to recognise a stroke? You would have a much better chance if you used the FAST test to ask: Face – Can the person smile, has their mouth or eyes drooped? Arms – Can the person raise both arms? Speech – Can the person speak clearly and understand what you
say? Time – Act FAST and immediately call 000.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY REBATE FOR WA SENIORS CARD HOLDERS
Hon Robyn McSweeney MLC, Minister for Child Protection; Community Services;Women's
Interest; Seniors and Volunteering; recently announced another major project as part of the state government’s
commitment to a Better Deal for seniors. The Safety and Security
Rebate scheme delivers WA Seniors Card holders a rebate of up to $200 per household towards installing or buying home security
devices. It is a $10 million investment in seniors’ wellbeing and promoting a safe and active retirement. If you have a WA Seniors Card and have not already made a claim for the Safety and Security Rebate, you are
eligible. You can only make one claim per household (i.e. if you are living with several Seniors Card holders, only one card
holder can apply for the rebate). Renters need to get landlord approval before buying and installing any device. You can’t
make a claim if you live in a communal
arrangement such as an aged care facility. Seniors Safety and Security
Rebate claim forms are available at Australia Post outlets. Forms are also available from the Seniors Card Centre, Level 1,
Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street, Perth or you can call the Seniors Card Centre on 6217 8855 (metro) or 1800
671 233 (country callers) and ask for a claim form to be posted to you.
The rebate can be used for buying and installing
a home alarm system, security screen door, security window screen, security sensor light and door deadlock.
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Information Sessions
Two information sesssions for Seniors were held on Saturday
18th April 2009 at 11 a.m., at Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Centre, in Ballajura. It was attended by 30 members
of the Society and after the talks everyone attending shared lunch.
Len Rathmann from the Office of Seniors Interest
spoke about and also provided information on a wide range of seniors related issues including retirement, concessions
and benefits offered by government and non government agencies, and the implications of changes at the Local, State or Federal
levels of government.
Bob Ziegler from the Council on the Ageing (WA) spoke about the Seniors Quality Use of Medicine.
This program is a national education program which ensures that seniors better understand their medicines and enjoy better
health, reduce the number of medicine mix ups and ensure that they understand generic medicines better. Visits to doctors
and how to make best use of their visits. Bob also reminded his audience about the proper method of taking medications.
The Seniors enjoyed the talks as they were lively and very educational. The Seniors Sub-Committee thanks Len and Bob for
their contributions, especially speaking on a Saturday morning.
More information talks will be arranged in
the near future.
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