Seniors News and Events

The latest information and news for seniors

South of River Forum - Maintaining Healthy Independent Ageing

A Free information session held by the City of Melville in conjunction with COTA WA.

Guest Speaker Highlights Age-Friendly Approach

The City of Melville has today (Monday, 24 October 2011) played host to a Commonwealth People’s Forum event Learning Journey – Age Friendly Communities, addressed by a Director from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Disability Report Shows City’s Commitment to Equal Access

The Disability and Access Inclusion Plan (DAIP) progress report released by the City today (Wednesday, 21 September 2011), shows a host of developments to improve access to facilities and services for people with a disability and seniors.

Seniors invited to safety session at the Civic Centre

Seniors in the City of Melville are invited to attend a free, safety information session on Monday 28 June from 10.30am to 12 noon.

City Offers Joint Initiatives on Arthritis

The City of Melville is involved in two upcoming events offering strategies to cope with arthritis.

Seniors Help City Strike Gold

The City of Melville’s Lifestyle Services has been recognised for the provision of outstanding service to seniors through its Living Longer Living Stronger (LLLS) Program.

Garden Blitz Unites Caring Green Thumbs

A project funded by the City of Melville has included a ‘Garden Blitz’ on an elderly resident’s Willagee home. The blitz, which took place on Saturday, 1 August 2009, was a joint effort, with help from Willagee Alive volunteers, the World Impact Centre, Bunnings and local residents.

Melville Students Help Seniors Make the Most of Mobile Phones

City of Melville seniors can learn how to make the most of their mobile phones at upcoming lessons to be run by Melville Senior High School students.

Winners Go Wild Over Seniors Competition

Six lucky City of Melville seniors were awarded a range of prizes on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 after entering the City’s Go Wild competition.

Seniors Go Wild Over City of Melville Grant

Local seniors will be able to get active and have some fun after the City of Melville received a $20,000 grant from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development.

Melville Students Show Seniors how to get Phone Savvy

City of Melville seniors have an opportunity to learn some of the latest mobile phone skills such as texting, taking photos, using the new Next G network or simply how to make a phone call from a mobile telephone.

City Launches Age-Friendly Strategy for Seniors

Local seniors will have a brighter future thanks to the City of Melville Age–Friendly Melville Strategy: Directions for Seniors, which will be launched on Thursday, 11 October, at the Melville Civic Centre.

City Treats Seniors to Movie for Multicultural Week

Seniors will be treated to a free movie, presented by the City of Melville, as part of the Seniors Week and Multicultural Week celebrations.

Seniors and Students Share Tales of Times Past

A group of local seniors recently shared their memories and experiences with students from Bateman Primary School.

Seniors Invited to Get Moving on Mondays in Melville

Elderly residents from Asian backgrounds are the fastest growing ethnic group in the City of Melville and now have more opportunities to get active and socialise in the municipality.

Making the City of Melville an Age-friendly City

Making our City 'Age-friendly' is one of the most effective policy approaches to respond to an ageing population.