Seniors

Albany has plenty to offer seniors. The mild climate, scenic beauty and ready availability of services and activities have created a community of opportunity and fun.

Information on this site provides a starting point for seniors to live a positive and healthy life in Albany. If you need further information contact the community development officer for seniors on 9841 9330 or by E-mail.

With as many seniors as there are people under the age of 20, the City of Albany is committed to providing an inclusive age friendly community focusing on positive and active ageing. It is anticipated that people in Albany over 65 years will grow from 22 per cent of the population (June 2002) to 33 per cent by 2020.

The Seniors Advisory Committee comprises community members and representatives from seniors organisations. The committee works with council officers to provide information and advice on all matters to do with seniors, such as identifying matters of interest, information, resources and issues. The committee provides the Council with local knowledge and has developed some important initiatives including the Seniors Information Expo and the Seniors Services Directory.

The Seniors Advisory Committee members are: Cr Robert Buegge (chairperson), Guy Martin (community development officer seniors), Ray Crocker (Over 50's Association), Colleen Tomleson (Lions Community Care), Janet St Jack (Independent Retirees Association), Nancy Millard (Meals on Wheels and Senior Citizens Association), John Beamon JP (Albany Sub-Branch RSL), Middy Dumper (seniors community), Maggie Whittle (community individual) and Kim Buttfield(WA Country Health Service Great Southern).

If you have a query, information or an idea for the committee please contact one of the members or the community development officer for seniors on 9841 9330.

An initiative of the Seniors Advisory Committee, the Seniors Services Directory contains information on a wide range of services and service providers that may be of interest to seniors. You can download an electronic copy here or contact the City of Albany for a free copy.

The City of Albany has made every effort to ensure information in the directory is accurate and up to date. However, the City has limited control over the services listed and cannot accept responsibility for accuracy of the information or suitability and safety of services. 

The stories they can tell and the things they've seen! As a tribute to healthy ageing and longevity, the City celebrates community members who reach the age of 100 by planting a tree in one of the City's many parks.

The Albany Seniors Expo is a City of Albany event run in partnership with the Albany Seniors Advisory Committee.  

As a regional centre providing a point of contact for many rural seniors, Albany has delivered the expo over the past six years as a bi-annual event (four successful events have been delivered). The 2007 expo was attended by more than 2000 visitors and has clearly become the largest event for seniors in the Lower Great Southern.

The expo promotes equipment, products, services and programs designed for seniors that encourage active, independent and positive ageing. To complement the exhibits, an entertainment program, cafe and refreshments are offered.

The expo is reliant upon volunteers who help run the event. If you would like be involved in the next expo planned for 2009, please contact the community development officer for seniors on 9841 9330.