Seniors Safety Sessions Provide Practical Advice

The Seniors Safety Sessions initiative is part of the vision of a shared safer Melville, which is also outlined in the Age Friendly Melville Strategy: Directions for Seniors.

Mayor Russell Aubrey said, “After running the series last year the response was overwhelming. The Seniors community has asked for more of these popular sessions and the City has responded.”

“This year the information sessions will be held in smaller group settings, spread across the suburbs.

“Providing opportunities for Seniors to hear factual information and be able to speak directly to service providers is a win-win situation which will ensure attendees are reliably informed. The sessions will serve to increase the safety of Seniors which is a priority of the City of Melville.”

The safety topics include: information on how to safely catch buses and trains; driving safely tips; home, fire and storm safety; consumer protection; and mistreatment of older adults.

The Seniors Safety Sessions are free and commence on Thursday, 14 April 2011 and conclude on Wednesday, 25 May 2011.

Session 1

Get on Board

A Transperth bus tour will provide a guided ‘hands on’ practical learning experience for those in: transition to non-driving; wanting to improve and enjoy a safe transport experience; or find transport alternatives.

Monday, 18 April, 9.15am (meet at Garden City) or Monday, 18 April, 1.00pm (meet at Booragoon Bus Depot).

Session 2

Your Driving Future, Tips for Senior Drivers

The RAC will provide information on new licensing requirements and road rule changes for senior drivers. This talk is part of an ongoing series of talks which are held at the Willagee Community Centre every Wednesday fortnight which all are welcome to attend. Wednesday, 4 May, 9.30am to 11.30am at Willagee Community Centre, corner Archibald and Winnacott Streets, Willagee.

Session 3

Shopping in Safety

The WA Police and the City’s Community Safety Service (CSS) will provide a range of information including bag carrying, safety tips and the use of ATM’s. Tuesday, 10 May, 9.30am, Conference Room, Civic Centre, City of Melville, 10 Almondbury Rd, Booragoon.

Session 4

Home and Fire plus Storm Safety

The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) will provide practical advice to enable you to be prepared in the event of a fire or storm. Thursday, 12 May, 1.30pm, Old School Library, Kadidjiny Park, Melville (corner Curtis and Kitchener Roads).

Session 5

Mistreatment of Older Adults       

What is it? Why does it happen to our most vulnerable citizens? Where do you find help and support? This talk is part of an ongoing series of talks which are held at the Willagee Community Centre every Wednesday fortnight which all are welcome to attend. Wednesday, 18 May, 9.30am to 11.30am at Willagee Community Centre, corner Archibald and Winnacott Streets, Willagee.

Session 6

Consumer Protection

As an experienced consumer you may purchase goods and pay for services on a local basis or, more recently, in a virtual environment. Protect your interests through information and advice – do you know your rights as a consumer?

Wednesday, 25 May 10.30am, Bull Creek Community Centre, behind the Bull Creek Shopping Centre, corner Hassell Crescent and Leichhard Street, Bullcreek.

To make a booking for the City of Melville Seniors Safety Sessions please call 1300 635 845 or visit www.melvillecity.com.au/seniors