Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc.

Fun, Friendship and Information at the SRCWA Bunbury’s LiveLighter Seniors Day

The LiveLighter Seniors Activity Information Day in Bunbury was held on Friday, 22nd May 2026, at the South West Sports Complex, and what a wonderful day it was! More than 40 local and regional businesses and organisations came together to share helpful information, offer fun activities, and welcome the more than 400 seniors and community members who joined us.

A heartfelt thank you to our naming rights partner, LiveLighter Healthway, for their valued support. We also sincerely thank the City of Bunbury, Harcourts APG, Have a Go News and the Government of Western Australia for their ongoing support. On the day, attendees enjoyed trying a range of activities, including Walking Football, Seniors Ballet Exercise Classes, Heart Sports, and Pole Walking, to name just a few.

The day began with SRCWA State President Colin Steer welcoming everyone before inviting Jaysen de San Miguel, Mayor of Bunbury, to officially open the event. We truly appreciate your support, Jaysen.

A big thank you to Bunbury Community Radio 103.7 FM for broadcasting live from the event and helping share the excitement of the day.

A special shoutout to the students from SEDA College WA, who encouraged everyone to get involved and “Have a Go.” Your energy and enthusiasm helped make the day even more enjoyable for everyone there.

We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the SRCWA Bunbury Branch, led by Branch President Barbara Fleay, along with her wonderful team of volunteers, whose hard work helped make the event such a success. And a very special thank you to our MC, SRCWA State President Colin Steer, for keeping the day running so smoothly.

We couldn’t have done it without the support of the SRCWA Head Office staff, the South West Sports Centre, and the City of Bunbury. Thank you all for helping everything come together so beautifully.

Once again, a huge thank you to the City of Bunbury, Live_Lighter Healthway, and the WA Government for your ongoing support.

Click here for images from the day. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUN1T

On Tuesday 19th May 2026, the West Australian Carpet Bowls Association (WACBA) hosted its much-loved annual Patrons Cup Mixed Indoor Bowls Tournament at the Swan Active Beechboro Centre, and what a fantastic day it was!

There was plenty of friendly competition, laughter, and great sportsmanship as 18 teams came together to enjoy the game and each other’s company.

Congratulations to the winners!

1st Place – Nollamara Seniors Club 1: Kath, Tony, Mark and Skipper Joe
2nd Place – Nollamara Seniors Club 3: Jean, Tyrone, Nick and Skipper Tony

3rd Place – Nollamara Seniors Club 2: Helena, Rick, Houng and Skipper Edwin

Have a Go News and Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRCWA) are incredibly proud of their long-standing support of this event for over 20 years. It all began with the support of Hugh Rogers OAM (SRCWA) and Quentin Smythe, (Have a Go News) and it’s wonderful to see this tradition continue with Jen Merigan, Editor in Chief of Have a Go News, and Colin Steer, SRCWA State President.
A big thank you to Dawn Yates, SRCWA Executive Officer, who presented the prizes to the winning teams.

The Seniors Recreation Council of WA was delighted to learn of the outstanding work being facilitated and recognised by the SRCWA Wongan Ballidu Branch. Richard Dermody, SRCWA Branch Liaison Coordinator, spoke to the group, congratulating the SRCWA Wongan Ballidu branch on its strong community engagement and commitment to keeping members informed, safe, connected and for being chosen as the winners of the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Comunity Group of the Year for 2026.

SRCWA Project Manager Martin Yates delivered a Scam Awareness Workshop on Tuesday 5th May at the Wongan-Ballidu Seniors Recreation Centre, with 20 community members joining us for an informative and interactive session.
The workshop was full of practical, easy-to-use tips, including:

How to create strong, safe passwords
How to recognise common scams
Ways to feel more confident and secure online

SRCWA Head Office Representatives Martin Yates and Richard Dermody, enjoyed sharing knowledge, answering questions, and having a few laughs along the way while helping attendees build skills to better protect themselves when using digital devices and the internet.
Thank you to everyone who attended, the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu for your ongoing support, the Wongan-Ballidu Seniors Recreation Centre for hosting us - it was wonderful to see such enthusiasm for learning in an ever-changing digital world
Together, we're helping seniors stay scam-smart, confident, and connected!

Twelve enthusiastic teams rolled into action on Thursday, 30 April 2026, turning the South West Sports Centre into a hub of laughter, colour, and friendly competition. Participants from nursing homes, aged care facilities, and day centres across the region came together for a joyful celebration of movement, connection, and fun-proving that games are for every age!

A huge thank you goes out to Barbara Fleay, President of the SRCWA Bunbury Branch, and her incredible team of volunteers, along with the hardworking staff and volunteers from our Perth head office. Your dedication made this wonderful day possible! Special shoutouts also go to the amazing staff and students from South Regional SEDA and the Department of Justice Trustees, who were absolute legends helping out throughout the day.

We were delighted to have Nola Marino, newly retired Member for Forrest and long-time supporter of the Games, officially open the event. Nola generously took time out to join us, and we sincerely thank her for her continued support of the Bunbury LiveLighter Aged Care Games over the years.

The games were packed with smiles, cheers, and teamwork, featuring activities like modified seated hockey, seated pass ball, beanbag toss, and skittles. One standout moment was the ever-popular carers' game, where representatives from each team jumped in for a playful showdown that had spectators laughing and cheering from start to finish.

Congratulations to all teams for their amazing spirit and sportsmanship. Here are the official results:

Best Presented Team: Elenora Emeralds - Bethanie

Third Place: Geriactives - MRSC Silverchain

Second Place: South West Community Care Crusaders

First Place: Opal Bunbury Gardens

A very special congratulations goes to our oldest competitor, the truly inspiring Cynthia Read from Elenora Emeralds - Bethanie, who competed with enthusiasm and joy at an incredible 96½ years young!

Remember: "Make Healthy Your New Habit."

Our heartfelt thanks to Live_Lighter, Healthway, the WA Government, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, and Have a Go News for your continued support in making days like this possible.
We can't wait to do it all again!






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SRCWA Bunbury Live_Lighter Aged Care Games - Tomorrow!
Join us to cheer on our participanting teams of seniors in care, as we celebrate active ageing, and create wonderful memories together! The LiveLighter Aged Care Games is a vibrant, joyful celebration designed especially for seniors in care.
Tomorrow - Thursday, 30 April 10am start
South West Sports Centre
Rotary Dr, Withers WA 6230
This fun-filled day held in the City of Bunbury at the South West Sports Centre is all about movement, laughter, connection, and participation, with inclusive games and activities tailored to support wellbeing and enjoyment for older adults.
Let's cheer on our participants, celebrate active ageing, and create wonderful memories together!

ROCKINGHAM HAVE A GO DAY 2026 AN ACTIVITY INFORMATION DAY FOR OVER 55’S A HUGE SUCCESS

The Rockingham Have a Go Day 2026 a LiveLighter event held in Rockingham, was highly successful, providing a fun, active and inclusive experience for older members of the community.

Our estimates for attendance at the event were:

1,200 seniors’ members of the public

198 individuals representing 85 static displays, delivered by community clubs, groups and service providers

18 volunteers and SRCWA staff

Designed specifically to support the over-55 demographic, the event encouraged older adults to stay active, connected and confident through a wide range of free, accessible activities delivered in a friendly and welcoming environment. Attendees were invited to have a go at something new or enjoy familiar activities at their own pace.

A key feature of the day was the presence of 85 static display sites, hosted by local community clubs, groups and service providers, all offering activities, information and support tailored to older adults. This created a vibrant hub where participants could explore physical activity opportunities, wellbeing services and social connections available within the local community.

Highlights of the day included group dancing sessions, opportunities to try Pickleball, Pole Walking, Hand Bell Ringing Carpet Bowls, Archery and direct engagement with organisations supporting healthy ageing and active lifestyles, and a relaxed, inclusive setting that encouraged social connection.

To ensure attendees were comfortable and well supported throughout the day, participants enjoyed free fruit provided by LiveLighter, a free sausage sizzle prepared by Lions Club of Rockingham along with tea, coffee and bottled water. Parking management was professionally managed by the Rotary Club of Palm Beach WA Inc.

We were fortunate once again to be supported by the Department of Justice WA Section 95 Trustees and staff from Wooroloo. Their assistance with the set-up, smooth running and pack-down of the event was vital in making the day a great success. SRCWA is a small team, and many of our regular volunteers are seniors over the age of 70. While their commitment and enthusiasm is outstanding, they often have limited physical capacity. The additional support from the Section 95 Trustees ensured tasks involving heavier lifting and manual work could be completed safely and efficiently, allowing volunteers to focus on engaging with the community and delivering a welcoming experience.

Rockingham Have a Go Day reinforced the LiveLighter message that being active doesn't have to be difficult - it can be enjoyable, social and suited to all abilities. The strong attendance and high level of engagement highlighted the importance of providing opportunities that support physical activity, wellbeing and social connection for older members of the community.

This event would not be possible without the sponsorship from the City of Rockingham – Local Government and magnificent supprt of Live_Lighter Healthway, the WA Government and Have a Go News. Thank you to all participating organisations, volunteers and community members who helped make the day such a success.