World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | Event Calendar

The City of Albany is marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 with a series of free community events aimed at raising awareness, fostering inclusion, and helping senior residents stay safe and connected. 

Supported by a grant from the Department of Communities, the City will host a range of activities throughout June, including group fitness, yoga and dance classes, a morning tea and presentation on elder abuse, an introduction to lawn bowls, and a special edition of the Digital Drop-In.

This year’s campaign theme, Wise Up, Rise Up against Elder Abuse, calls on all Western Australians to learn how to recognise and respond to elder abuse, and to stand together in support of older people in our communities.

All activities are free and open to senior in Albany and the Great Southern area.

Event schedule:

• Friday, June 13 – Long Live You. Free all-day entry for over 60s at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre
• Tuesday, June 17 – Morning tea and presentation of the subtleties of elder abuse by Dr Tom Moodies at CWA Hall, 10am – 12pm
• Wednesday, June 18 – Digital Drop-in: Special Edition at Albany Public Library, 10am – 12pm
• Wednesday, June 18 – Introduction to Lawn Bowls at Emu Point Sport & Community Centre, 1pm – 3.30pm
• Thursday, June 20, Monday, June 24 and Thursday, June 27 – Stretch & Flow: Yoga for Seniors at Age Well Albany, 11am – 12pm. Bookings essential.
• Friday, June 27 – Dance Classes with the Over 50s at Beryl Grant Community Centre.