The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has launched a new five-day event ‘Festival of Our Age: Celebrating Positive Healthy Ageing’ in recognition of WA Seniors Week.
Running from 11 to 15 November, the festival is an opportunity to support positive ageing and celebrate the incredible contribution that older people make to the community.
Shire of Augusta Margaret River Shire President, Julia Meldrum said that the festival program was designed based on community feedback.
“From aquarobics to tai chi, swing dancing lessons, film screenings and an Expo, the program is jam packed with events for our older community members, their families and carers,” said Ms Meldrum.
“Feedback from older members in our community indicated that they wanted to connect and socialise with others in an accessible and inclusive environment, and access information related to them.
“We are committed to making Augusta Margaret River a great place to live by looking after our people and we’ve heard this feedback loud and clear. We want to make sure that our older community members feel as though they can age well and positively here in Augusta Margaret River.
“This festival is a fantastic opportunity for people to do just that – connect with others, try something new and access important and relevant information,” she said.
To view event program, visit: www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/FOOA.
