The Shire of Harvey provides health and social activities, recreational, educational, workshops, meals and outings for individuals aged 50+.
Senior Centres and Meals on Wheels
The Seniors Centre’s in the Shire of Harvey aims to enhance the quality of life of seniors and values being part of an age friendly community. There are lots of activities, classes, events, meals, outings and courses, and services for seniors.
To find out more contact the following:
Shire of Harvey libraries
The Shire of Harvey has libraries located in Harvey, Australind, Yarloop and Binningup.
Our libraries have services and programs for seniors. To find out more, visit the Libraries section of our website.
Men’s Sheds
The Men’s Shed brings men together to form friendships, support other men within the community for their mental health and wellbeing and engage with the local community through projects and social aspects.
To find out more visit:
Leschenault Leisure Centre
Located in Australind, the Leschenault Leisure Centre provides sport and recreation activities for seniors to enhance quality of life through exercise and social experiences.
Living Legends Program
The Living Legends program is an evidence based progressive strength and exercise program aimed at reducing the incidence of falls and improving the health, wellbeing and independence of people over 50 in Western Australia.
This preventative health program maximizes the opportunities available for those over 50 to engage in:
- Affordable
- High quality
- Individualised
- Results orientated
- Scientifically proven strength programs in the longer term.
To find out more about the centre and the Living Legends program, visit the Leschenault Leisure Centre website.
Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre
The Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre is open seven days a week and is a hub of activities and events for seniors in Harvey and surrounding areas.
Strength for Life
Strength for Life (formerly known as Living Longer Living Stronger) is an evidence based progressive strength training and exercise program designed specifically for the over 50s operating in Western Australia since 2004.
Progressive strength training has been shown to have a huge impact on wellbeing and quality of life. Providing safe, fun and personalised sessions in approved facilities by expert trainers!
Stay on Your Feet
Stay on Your Feet is a cardio and strength training exercise class that aims to promote healthy active ageing and raise awareness within the community that falls are preventable and not a consequence of aging.
There are 9 steps to staying on your feet. Look at all the steps and then focus on those parts that relate to you, your lifestyle, independence and environment.
- Be active
- Manage your medicines
- Manage your health
- Improve your balance
- Walk tall
- Foot care and safe footwear
- Regularly check your eyesight
- Eat well for life
- Identify, remove and report hazards.
Yogafit 50+
A program promoting the enhancement of health, performance and mental alertness.
Cultural Events
The Cultural centre offers a rich tapestry of cultural experiences including a mix of concerts, movies, theatre, comedy and dance. Concession discounts available.
For more information about what the centre has to offer seniors and to get involved in the programs above, visit the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre website.
Community Resource Centres
Community Resource Centres provide a central, easily accessible point for seniors to access a comprehensive collection of essential information and services. Seniors can access the internet free of charge and training is available upon request.
More information on activities and programs can be found on the following websites:
Forget Me Not Memory Cafe
The Memory Café aims to provide social opportunities for community members living with memory loss and Dementia-related conditions. Memory Cafes provide safe, low sensory spaces for people living with memory loss (and their Carers) to socialise and swap stories, tips and tricks about living with memory loss.
We welcome people living with memory loss and Dementia, and their carers, to come for a coffee, stay for a fun table-top activity and share experiences.
Harvey – held at Harvey Connect (105 Uduc Road, Harvey) – first and third Wednesday of each month between 10:00am and 12:00noon.
Australind – held at Australind Library (7 Mulgara Street, Australind) – second and fourth Thursday of each month between 10:00am and 12:00noon.
We welcome people living with memory loss and Dementia (and their carers) to come for a coffee, stay for a fun table-top activity and share experiences with others in the community.
It’s free, low key and you don’t need to register. Drop in to have a cuppa!
The founder
The Forget-Me-Not memory cafe concept was pioneered many years ago by Angi McCluskey, who recognised the importance of bringing together people living with dementia in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Her vision has since inspired many similar cafes across Western Australia, including the ones in Harvey and Australind, helping to reduce isolation and create an environment where people share experiences.
More information and contacts
For more information on services and programs for seniors please contact us.
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