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Contents Accommodation ..................................................................................................... 3

Retirement Villages ................................................................................................ 6

Benefits ................................................................................................................ 7

Home Support Services .......................................................................................... 8

Other services: .................................................................................................... 15

Arts and Crafts .................................................................................................... 16

Choirs ................................................................................................................. 19

Clubs .................................................................................................................. 20

Exercise and Physical Fitness ................................................................................. 25

Yoga and Tai Chi .................................................................................................. 29

Dancing .............................................................................................................. 31

Centres ............................................................................................................... 32

Updated May 2016

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Accommodation

Aged Care Guide http://www.agedcareguide.com.au Find a nursing home, retirement village or home care in Australia

Seniors Housing Centre Address 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA

Tel 1300 734 838

http://www.cotawa.org.au/programs-projects/senior-housing-centre/

The Seniors Housing Centre provides specific advice for the over 55s about their housing options .

Some of the things we can help you with are.

Buying and Building, [Retirement Villages, [Residential Parks/Lifestyle Villages, [Strata Title

[Residential Aged Care, [Renting, [Boarding and Lodging, Family Agreements, [Help to stay in the home, [Granny Flats, Reverse Mortgages/Accessing Equity

AEGIS

Hilton Park Aged Care

Address 19 Laidlaw Street, Hilton 6163 Tel 08 9314 0500

http://www.aegiscare.com.au/locations/hilton-park-aged-care

mailto:hiltonpark@aegiscare.com.au

Aegis Hilton Park has been designed to offer a broad range of accommodation and

lifestyle options for 136 residents in five wings.

St Francis Aged Care Business Address 162 Holland Street, Fremantle Tel 08 9335 3143 Fax 08 9335 2290 https://aegiscare.com.au/ Email: aegis@aegiscare.com.au The accommodation consists of 41 well-appointed high care dementia specific beds.

Air-conditioning and a secure facility. There is access to outdoor gardens from each bedroom which makes that aspect very similar to that of one’s own home where it is a natural thing to look out each day into your garden. It is a very homelike environment.

The home specialises in care of Dementia clients and seeks to make their stay there as comfortable as possible. Family doctors call on a regular basis and are the first to be contacted should the need arise, otherwise, local doctors are readily available at short notice.

Braemar Presbyterian Care Business Address 10 Windsor Road, East Fremantle 6158 Tel 08 9339 9449 Fax 08 9339 7666

http://www.braemar.org.au/ Email: admin@braemar.org.au Provide residential care for the frail aged.

Braemar House Nursing Home, 10 Windsor Road, East Fremantle Braemar Lodge Hostel, 51 Pt Walter Road, Bicton, Ph -08 9339 7211 Braemar Village 24-32 Charsley Street, Willagee, Ph' 08 9314 7677 Braemar Gardens, 51 Point Walter Road, Bicton (Independent Living Units)

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Pilgrim Aged Care Hostel

Business Address 32 Preston Point Road, East Fremantle 6158

Tel 08 9339 2830 Fax 08 9319 1058

http:///www.juniper.org.au/ pilgrim@juniper.org.au

Pilgrim, a 39 place low care Juniper Residential facility. Pilgrim provides 24 'mainstream'

low care with 1 respite place, and 15 dementia specific care places There are also 10 one

bedroom independent living apartments.

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc Address: 15 Rowe Avenue Rivervale 6103 Tel: 1300 669 189 http://www.scrosswa.org.au mailto:info@scrosswa.org.au Since 1966, Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. has been committed to helping West Australians across our State access a choice of quality aged care services. Whether it’s maintaining independence in your own home, enjoying community living in a retirement village or personalised residential care, Southern Cross Care will support you.

Foley Retirement Village, located in Hilton is a modern, state of the art village consisting of 86 terraced two and three bedroom villas and units and is only ten minutes from Fremantle. Residents enjoy spacious open plan living and dining areas, generous bedrooms, excellent storage, secure garage parking and emergency alarms. A public bus route is conveniently located just outside the complex and many services regularly visit the village including a doctor, hairdresser, podiatrist, pathologist, beautician, chiropractor and physiotherapist.

Foley Village is a pet friendly village and has a social and welcoming atmosphere. There is an exciting ongoing social program, weekly shopping bus and monthly bus trips. The village offers residents access to a premium two storey community centre. Alfresco dining can be enjoyed on the balcony whilst enjoying ocean views. The two storey community centre also includes a gym, library, pool table, putting green, indoor carpet bowls, large screen audio visual equipment, BBQ and pizza oven and a fully equipped kitchen.

The village is co-located with the Tony Quinlan Respite Centre, specialising in providing carers of those with dementia and high care needs with much needed respite. The Centre offers both day and overnight support.

For information about properties for sale in our retirement villages, please contact Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. on Freecall 1800 777 796.

Tony Quinlan Respite Centre - Hilton 84 Collick Street HILTON WA 6163 Phone: 08 9467 1996 Mobile: 0407 234 624 Specialist Services Day centre respite Overnight respite Services for the aged Dementia specific services High care services Home Care Our range of home care services support people to maintain their independence and stay at home, as long as it is practicable. Our customers have direct access to our specialist dementia and clinical care teams to provide appropriate clinical intervention, should their care needs become more complex. The focus on wellness and the importance of supporting people to maintain their independence is at the forefront of our home care service philosophy. Eligibility: Pension age or in receipt of an income support payment.

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St Ives

http://www.scrosswa.org.au mailto:info@scrosswa.org.au Address: 44 Rome Rd, Myaree WA 6154

Tel: 1300 20 20 03 http://www.stivesgroup.com.au/ allocations@stivesgroup.com.au

St Ives Group is a leading provider of high quality retirement villages in Perth and a provider of Home Care Packages to the elderly across Australia.

As well as providing many retirement living options in Perth, St Ives also operates a general real estate and a property management service in WA.

Villa Dalmacia Aged Care Facility Business Address 27 Gorham Way Spearwood 6163 Tel 08 9418 5222; MOBILE 0413 208 623/624 Fax 08 94341755 http://www.villadalmacia.com.au Nursing home for the aged persons unable to care for themselves designed and selectively staffed to care especially for elderly people of Croatian and Southern European background. Will cater for the linguistic, culinary and cultural background of its residents

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Retirement Villages

https://www.villages.com.au/ is a website listing retirement villages in all states including

Western Australia.

Beacon Hill Retirement Village Business Address 61 Lefroy Road, Beaconsfield Tel 08 9494 1233 Fax 08 9494 1233 Independent Living Units 28 units, 2/3 bedroom units Lease for life. Managed by Westralian International Real Estate Frederick Wright Memorial Homes Business Address 83 Rennie Crescent Hilton 6163 Tel 08 9430 0900 http://www.accesshousing.org.au/ mailto:info@accesshousing.org.au Independent living low-cost accommodation for seniors over 60 years managed by Access Housing. Italian Village Fremantle Business Address 95 Samson Street, White Gum Valley 6162 Tel 08 9430 8111 Fax 08 9430 8102 admin@italianvillage.net.au Aged care facility. These services are operated by Fremantle Italian Aged Persons' Services Assoc. High and low care

Rex Beall Units Business Address 3 Tipuana Green O'Connor 6163 Tel 08 9362 0100, http://www.retireeswa.com.au Email: property@retireeswa.com.au Retirement Units, Independent living units, a subscription driven organisation with a Funeral Fund, Social & Travel Club Eligibility: Retirees over 55 and not working full time Tapper Street Mews Business Address 6-8 Tapper Street, White Gum Valley Tel 08 9355 3400, MOBILE 0410 374 330 http://www.co-operationhousing.org.au ceo@co-operationhousing.org.au Tapper Street Mews is a very small retirement village owned by the City of Fremantle in White Gum Valley. Units are offered on a lease for life or fixed term lease basis. All units are one bedroom self-contained properties in a cluster arrangement. The units are accessible to those with limited financial capacity. Eligibility: low income, over 55 years old

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Benefits

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Tel 13 23 00; Department Veteran's Affairs 133 254

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/commonwealth-seniors-health-card

Gives older Australians access to cheaper prescription medicines, Australian government funded medical services, and other government concessions.

Eligibility basics

reached age pension age

do not qualify for a payment by us or the Department of Veterans' Affairs, and

met the income test

Seniors Card and SmartRider

Business Address Level 2,140 William Street, Perth

(Entry is from lifts in arcade off Murray St Mall)

Tel 08 6551 8800, FREECALL 1800 671 233 (Country callers)

https://www.seniorscard.wa.gov.au/ mailto:seniorscard@dlgc.wa.gov.au

You can enjoy the benefits of a WA Seniors Card if you are:

aged 60 years or more

a permanent resident of Western Australia (include holders of the sub class 410 or 405 Visa who have lived in WA for a minimum of 5 years and reside in WA for a minimum of 6 months each year)

not in full time employment ( i.e work 25 hours or less per week, averaged over a 12 month period).

Seniors Card holders are entitled to a range of government concessions and discounts of 10% to 50% off the price of goods and services from over 500 businesses listed in the WA Seniors Card Discount Directory. . Plus you can search for all the latest Seniors Card discounts online.

As a WA Seniors Card member, use the SmartRider side of your card, for free travel on Transperth services from 9:00am to 3:30pm and 7:00pm to 6:00am weekdays, all weekend, public holidays and during Seniors Week. You will receive a Seniors concession rate for travel at all other times.

Interstate Travel Concessions for Seniors Card Holders

The National Seniors Transport Scheme provides Seniors Card holders with concessions on transport throughout Australia. You can use your Seniors Card to purchase concession tickets on public transport throughout Australia.

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Home Support Services

My Aged Care https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/what-help-can-i-get Tel: 1800 200 422 My Aged Care helps you find the information you need about aged care services. My Aged Care provides you with information about: •different types of aged care services •eligibility for services •how we understand your aged care needs and help you find local services to meet your needs – you are able to select your own service provider •costs of your aged care services, including fee estimators. Auscare Group Address: 25a Stiles Avenue, Burswood, WA 6100 Tel: 08 6364 3917 http://www.auscaregroup.com.au mailto:admin@auscaregroup.com.au Auscare Group provides at home private care services for those who are frail aged and/or disabled. Services include personal care, social support, meal preparation, domestic assistance, medication reminders. Please contact us to find out how we may be able to help you live at home longer with quality services to assist you Baptistcare Business Address 95 Belgravia Street Belmont Tel 08 9282 8600 Fax 08 9282 8697 http://www.baptistcare.com.au/ .admin@baptistcare.com.au Baptistcare provides individual and person centred support services in Aged Care, Disability Services, Mental Health Services and Counselling In-home services for the frail aged are under Community Aged Care Packages and Veterans' Home Care programs, plus private services for the general community Services include domestic assistance, personal care, light meal preparation, occasional transport, assistance with social programs, shopping, in-home respite, community visitors scheme & aged care Baptistcare Hand in Hand (Private) -CACPs South Metro - Rockingham - Phone 9528 5201

Baptistcare’s Community Visitors Scheme is part of the Commonwealth Government's initiatives to enhance the lives of older people living in residential aged care facilities. A community visitor befriends residents of aged care facilities who are considered to be lonely and who would like their own special visitor. A volunteer community visitor is asked to set aside at least half an hour a fortnight to visit someone in a nursing home or hostel in the Fremantle area and surrounding areas

The Carers 1/4 Milson Place, O'Connor 6163 Tel 08 9331 5866 Fax 08 9331 5978 http://www.thecarers.com.au/ Email: office@thecarers.com.au

The Carers offers services to assist older people and those living with physical or intellectual disabilities to live as independently as possible in the comfort and security of their own homes Specialising in dementia and related disorders Current services include: Personal care, cleaning and laundry, meal preparation, shopping and transport to medical visits, in home respite Servicing all the metropolitan area Dementia specialists

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Care Options Inc Business Address 4 Civic Boulevard, Rockingham WA 6169 Tel 08 9550 7888 http://www.careoptions.org.au Email: info@careoptions.org.au Care Options is a not for profit organisation delivering a range of in-home and community care services to people who need support to live independently in their own home and in their community.

A range of in-home services and centre based day care services are offered in metropolitan Western Australia, these include:

•Home Care

•Personal Care

•Transportation

•Social Support

•Day Centres

•Respite Care for Carers

•Veterans Home Care

•Support with Housing

•Melville Seniors Assistance Fund The fund offers short term or one-off support to seniors aged 55 years and over, living independently in the community or in Residential Care within the City of Melville. The Senior Assistance Fund addresses the gaps where other funding or services are not available. Cockburn Community Care

Jean Willis Centre Cnr Ingram Street and Healy Road, Hamilton Hill 6163 Tel 08 9411 3780

http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au Email: communitycare@cockburn.wa.gov.au Cockburn Community Care provides a range of support services for seniors, Aboriginal and younger people with disability. Cockburn Community Care follows the Wellness Principles with a strong emphasis on promoting independence, and are committed to developing individual options to meet a variety of community needs.

Services offered are:

Centre Based Programs - for people with disability, people with dementia, Aboriginal and Main Stream elderly clients

Home Support - Domestic Assistance, Personal Care, Minor Home Maintenance, Social Support, Respite

Carer Support Services - Monthly Carers meetings, Support & Advocacy, Carers Retreats

Kwobarup Aboriginal Program - Day Centre

Home Care Packages - These are planned and coordinated packages of care to assist people to remain living in their own home, including: Personal Care, Meal Preparation, Domestic Assistance, Social Support

Home Maintenance - basic home maintenance and basic lawn mowing

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Community First Employment and Community Services - In home Support, Multicultural Activity Centre and Healthy Meals Services (Meals on Wheels) Tel 08 9339 7225, 08 9435 1380 http://www.cfi.net.au Email: hacc@cfi.net.au Healthy Meals Services (Meals on Wheels) and in Home Support is available to HACC eligible clients residing within the Cities of Melville, Fremantle, East Fremantle and Cockburn (Western Australia) We deliver three course healthy meals prepared fresh daily 5 days per week. Frozen meals are available to meet weekend needs. In Home Support includes Domestic Assistance, Personal Care, in Home Respite and Social Support

Department of Community and Geriatric Medicine - Fremantle Hospital

Fremantle Hospital, Alma Street Fremantle http://www.fhhs.health.wa.gov.au/ FH_DCGM@health.wa.gov.au Tel: (Clinic Clerk), 08 9431 2673 We offer inpatient and outpatient assessment and rehabilitation services for older people. We provide specialist comprehensive geriatric assessments for a range of age-related conditions including dementia and cognitive impairment, balance and mobility impairments, continence problems, polypharmacy and general medical problems experienced in older age. We take a multidisciplinary approach with input from medical, nursing and allied health staff.

Aged Care Assessment Team

The Fremantle Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) conducts inpatient and home-based assessments for residential care; transitional care and community support services Target area: Catchment area for Fremantle Hospital Fremantle City Library Homebound Service

Business Address Council Building 8 William Street, Fremantle Tel 08 9432 9766 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/library

Email: frelib@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Regular free deliveries of books and other materials to ageing or incapacitated people who find it impossible to visit the library. This service is available to individuals in their own homes and also to those in "c" class hospitals

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Fremantle Community Care Business Address Shop 11 Queensgate Building, 10 William Street, Fremantle Tel 08 9432 9890 Fax 08 9430 9794 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Commumty_services/Community_care

Fremantle Community Care promotes and provides support to older adults and people with a disability to maximise wellbeing, independence and access to the community.

The following services are funded by Home and Community Care (HACC) to eligible residents living within the City of Fremantle.

Dial-a-Ride Dial-a-Ride is a transport service funded by the Home and Community Care (HACC) program. Door to door transport is provided for the elderly, frail and people with disabilities.

Buses travel to the heart of Fremantle, Phoenix, Gateways and Southlands shopping centres. We organise special transport trips to Spud Shed, Spotlight, Op shops and other venues.

Social outings This service also provides weekly social outings for HACC eligible clients. Fremantle Community Care services are available to people residing within the boundaries of the City of Fremantle.

This is a fee for service program with fees and eligibility set by HACC. If you are interested in socialising with like-minded individuals and enjoy meeting new friends then why not join this great community service. Contact us on 08 9432 9830 or the Central Regional Assessment Service Centre on 1300 785 415.

Fremantle Social Centre Business Address 12 Laidlaw Street, Hilton 6163 Tel 08 9331 3334 Fax 08 9331 3463 http://www.silverchain.com.au The social centre offers a multicultural activity program to residents of Fremantle, Cockburn and Melville who would like to participate in a friendly, stimulating and active environment - all cultures welcome. The programme includes home cooked meals and transport and activities promoting the wellness approach The activities are implemented to empower individuals to maintain and gain new skills as well as social interaction and respite for their carers..

Transport is provided to people within the above districts. Eligibility: Referrals Silver Chain HomeCare Options Business Address 14 Resolution Drive, Ascot WA 6005 Tel 1300 60 60 01

http://www.homecareoptions.com.au/ Email: allocations@homecareoptions.com.au

We provide a range of home care services to assist the elderly, persons with a disability or individuals recovering or rehabilitating following hospital admission, to remain living

independently in their home or location of home.

HomeCare Options is an approved and funded community care provider with the :

Department of Health and Ageing, Department of Veterans Affairs, Services are available

throughout the metropolitan area

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Home Instead Senior Care Business Address Unit 25, 784 Canning Highway, Applecross WA 6153 Unit 3, Spectrum, 100 Railway Road, Subiaco 6008 Tel 08 6310 0400 Subiaco, 08 6310 0450 Applecross Fax 08 6310 0411 http://www.homeinstead.com.au/ Email: perth@homeinstead.com.au Home Instead Senior care is a private provider of in home care services for older people which can include assistance to shower, dress, fresh meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands and transport

Just Better Care Address: Suite 10, 59 Reserve Drive Mandurah WA 6210

Tel: 08 6555 3030 http://justbettercare.com/ mailto:mailpe@justbettercare.com

Just Better Care leads Australia in the provision of in-home support for aged people, people living with a disability and people requiring in-home support, enabling them to live independently at home, maintain their personal and social connections and enjoy a better quality of life. Just Better Care Australia operates 30 franchises around Australia, supporting around 2,500 people each week. Services include disability support services, senior services, Dementia support and respite for carers. In home disability support, Independent living assistance for seniors, Dementia support, Respite for carers, New mother support, Home recuperation transition services End of life care, In home nursing, Transport and travel support, Personal care assistance, Help preparing meals, Light Domestic Assistance, Overnight support Melville Cares Inc Business Address 21-23 Hammad Street, Palmyra 6157 Tel: 08 9319 0900 Fax 08 9339 8335

http://www.melvillecares.org.au Email: info@melvillecares.org.au

Melville Cares aims to help frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers to remain living independently in the community Provide practical assistance and support shopping, transport, home visiting, bus group outings Offers an in-home respite service and Day Centre activities. Perth Home Care Services Inc

Business Address 2nd Floor, 30 Hasler Road, Osborne Park 6017 And Unit 1/ 234 Berrigan Drive, Jandakot 6164 Tel 08 9204 7800; 08 9204 7801 (24 hour crisis care)/ 9412 3400 Fax 08 9204 7899 http://www.phcs.org.au Email: admin@phcs.org.au Perth Home Care Services is a not for profit organisation which supports Western Australians with disability, frailty or mental illness who require individualised support to live at home We work with you and your family to plan, coordinate and provide support and services as you choose, to lead your life. Eligibility: HACC Criteria - Aged - disability - mental illness - frail.

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POOPS - Pets of Older Persons

http://www.poopswa.org.au poops.south@poopswa.org.au Tel: Beth,(Coordinator Southern Suburbs), 0418 953 408

POOPS is all about keeping people and pets together –and is as much about human

wellbeing as animal welfare. If age or disability prevents you from fully caring for your pet,

check your eligibility for this free service.

We cater specifically for people over 65 years – or palliative-care or disabled people of any

age – who have no relatives or friends able to assist in times of need, subject to volunteer

availability and Coordinator discretion.

Services include dog walking, pet feeding, transport between vet clinics or boarding kennels.

POOPS WA is incorporated, not-for-profit and staffed entirely by police cleared volunteers.

Silver Chain

Business Address 6 Sundercombe Street, Osborne Park 6017 Tel 08 9242 0242 Fax 9242 0268 Silver Chain Myaree 08 242 0242

https://www.silverchain.org.au/wa info@silverchain.org.au

Silver Chain's purpose is to increase the community's capacity to maximise its health and

wellbeing. Silver Chain provides a range of services to over 40,000 Western Australians every year, including

Aged Care Packages Allied Health Personal Alarms Continence Clinics Day Centres Diabetic Clinics Domestic Assistance Home Hospital Home Maintenance Home Oxygen Independence Programs

Nursing Care Palliative Care Personal Care Respite Care Social Support Training - RTO Veterans' Home Care Wound Care Clinics

Phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 9242 0242 or visit www silverchain.org au for more information.

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc Business Address 15 Rowe Avenue Rivervale 6103 Tel1300 669 189 Fax 08 9282 9999

http://www.scrosswa.org.au Email: info@scrosswa.org.au

South Cross offer a range of services to those people who need assistance but wish to remain at home We can help with personal care, meal preparation, domestic assistance, respite, social support, case management, dementia support and government funded programs such as EACH, EACHD and CACP for eligible applicants. St Ives Home Care Business Address 44 Rome Rd, Myaree WA 6154 Tel1800 784 837 http://www.stivesgroup.com.au Email: allocations@stivesgroup.com.au Contact phone 1300 20 20 03, (work) 0410 531 843, (home) To assist older Australians, their carers and people with disabilities to continue living Independently in their own homes We provide a range of support services including HACC, Government subsidised low and high care packages, private services, respite and are a registered training organisation (RTO).

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Town Of East Fremantle - Neighbourhood Link Business Address Dovenby House, behind 135 Canning Highway East Fremantle 6158 Tel 08 9339 9327, MOBILE. 0438 195769 http://www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au/ Email: sue@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au To provide basic maintenance services to the frail, aged and younger people with disabilities who are living at home and who are at risk of premature or inappropriate admission to residential care Services include social outings, home help, gardening, home maintenance, shopping and a centre based Day Respite program as well as In-home Respite. Holiday program for teenagers with disabilities at the former infant health centre next to the East Fremantle Oval Eligibility: Frail, aged or younger disabled people living in the Town of East Fremantle or close by suburbs. Veteran's Home Care Services Business Address AMP Building, 140 St Georges Terrace, Cnr William Street, PERTH WA 6000 Tell 133 254 http://www.dva.gov.au/ Email: GeneralEnquiries@dva.gov.au A range of support is available to help eligible veterans and widows live independently in their homes, including domestic assistance, personal care, home and garden maintenance, respite care Volunteer Home Support Inc. Business Address 6 Mooney Place O'Connor 6163 Tel08 9331 2933 Fax 08 9331 2944 admin@volunteerhomesupport.com.au

Volunteer Home Support Provide Home and Community Care (HACC) services and other supportive programs. For Frail aged and Younger people with a disability, living in the boundaries of City of Fremantle, City of Cockburn, City of Melville, Town of East Fremantle. HACC services are for people to be able to remain living in their own home, but who need assistance or support with everyday tasks.

This agency provides the following services: Assistance with shopping and banking. Home Maintenance this may include Lawn mowing and Gardening. Domestic Assistance House work general including ironing and laundry. Home Modification for example Door buzzers, Rails, Ramps. Community Transport to medical appointments, physio etc. Eligibility: HACC eligible - frail aged,younger people with disabilities and their carers. Contact Carelink (freecall 1800 052 222) for assessment. Volunteer Task Force Business Address 43 Planet Street Carlisle 6101 Tel 08 9318 5700, Fax 08 9361 1010 FREECALL 1800 052 222 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre http://www.volunteertaskforce.org.au Email: info@volunteertaskforce.org.au

Volunteer Task Force provides assistance with gardening, home maintenance, cleaning, transport and shopping.

In addition there is an eight week program were clients can learn something new, connect with others and social outings take place regularly.

Volunteer Task Force services are currently available for aged people with a disability or medical condition living in the community. All new clients must be assessed by Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre as eligible prior to receiving services. Coverage: All Perth Metropolitan area. Eligibilty: Must be eligible for HACC services.

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Other services:

CareAlot 3/224 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, 6008 Tel 08 9388 3866 email: admin@carealot.com.au http://www.carealot.com.au Services: personal care, domestic, home and garden maintenance, respite and specialist care EG nursing)

Services for the elderly, the housebound, the physically challenged – anyone who needs professional, personalised care

Dial an Angel Tel 1300 721 111, 08 9364 5488 (Applecross) http://www.dialanangel.com perth@dialanangel.com

25 Kearns Crescent, Ardross WA Live-in as well as Visiting Angels® are able to provide all home-based services: domestic housekeeping, child care, supervised contact visits, care by nannies, in-home nursing, eldercare, garden and home maintenance, concierge services, caretaking, and assistance with home and corporate functions. assisting with short or long term needs. Our services include daily companion care, convalescent and respite care, driving and chauffeuring. We can also assist in recruiting for permanent palliative care, disability care and managed care assignments

Platinum Care

Suite 1, 22 Hardy Street, South Perth Tel 08 6166 9565 http://platinumhealthcare.com.au/ Platinum Healthcare’s in-home care services are available to the sick, injured, elderly or disabled seven days a week wherever they live – at home or in a long-term care or retirement community. Typically our services to a client include a combination of the following depending on their personal needs:

Personal care, Home help, Social Support, Transport, Respite, Home and garden maintenance, In-home nursing, Palliative care

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Arts and Crafts

Artsplace Inc Old Council Chambers, 1 Forrest Road, Hamilton Hill Tel 08 9434 1351 http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au mailto:biruta.mclaughlin@gmail.com

Core business is to promote the work of artists in the Cockburn area and organise a venue for artists to meet once a week with people who have the same interests. Facilitate a yearly exhibition of work of members. Organize workshops to inspire and promote new skills. Working nights every Monday night 7 00 pm-9pm Atwell Arts Centre Atwell Art Centre 586 Canning Highway ( Corner North Lake Rd) Alfred Cove 6154 http://www.atwellarts.com mailto:atwelart@iinet.net.au Tel. 08 9330 2800 To provide a comprehensive range of Art and Craft classes and activities To operate a community access gallery which is available to artists, crafts people and members. Cockburn and Districts Art Group Tel Patricia Reed 08 9418 2966 Meet at The old council chambers on the corner of Forrest Road and Rockingham Road. To bring together those who are interested in art This group promotes friendship Walk-in any Wednesday morning 9 00 am-12 00 noon

Creative Corners Writers Group

Address: 155 Winterfold Road, Coolbellup 6163

Tel: Cathy Hol (Secretary), 08 9337 7694

To promote the love of creative writing especially among the older population. We are a group who share a love of writing, meeting each Wednesday afternoon, 1.00 pm–3.00 pm at Spearwood Library. If you feel that you could write poetry, short stories, articles or essays, just call in. There is no pressure, progress at your own pace.

David Giles Art Gallery and Studio

Address: 49B High Street, Fremantle

Contact: David Giles, 0416 079 204

http://www.davidgilesartstudios.com.au mailto:david@davidgilesartstudios.com.au

Art Gallery and Studios providing original art by local artists for sale and art classes and workshops for all levels.

The Freedom School is a friendly and supportive group where people can enjoy art making in the company of like-minded people. With a focus on self-expression, The Freedom School Painting Program encourages participants to be experimental and trust their intuition and inner guidance in the process of art making.

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Fremantle Arts Centre Learning Program Address 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle Tel 08 9432 9555 http://www.fac.org.au mailto:fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Fremantle Arts Centre’s Learning Program offers a wide range of courses throughout the year. All courses are conducted by professional, practicing artists in the beautiful studios o f FAC. The program aims to teach and develop new and existing skills and to inspire. The courses are designed to be stimulating and engaging, in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. All courses are conducted on site at Fremantle Arts Centre, in one of seven fully equipped studio spaces.

The program takes place over four terms a year. Ongoing Courses for Adults (18+), Weekend Workshops for Adults (18+)

Fremantle Men’s Community Shed

Address: 6–8 Nannine Ave, White Gum Valley 6162 Tel: 08 9336 3959 (the Shed) http://www.freomenshed.org.au mailto:freomenshed@iinet.net.au

A local community shed initiative that evolved from an idea that men in Fremantle could benefit from having a "tooled-up" shed facility to work on projects, either their own or community ones. The Men's Shed is staffed by volunteers and supported by the City of Fremantle.

Freo Friendly Quilters No need to book, just come along with your project. All levels catered for. Every second Wednesday, 9.00am to 12 noon Cost: $3.00 per week For more information, contact Willagee Community Centre on 9364 0848. Hilton Craft Group Tel. 0409 201 774 Jane Benevenga A group of craft lovers in Hilton The members do a range of crafts from crochet, knitting, embroidery and teddy bear making as well as recipe swapping and lots of socialising Meet fortnightly 9.00 am-11 30 am. Kidogo Arthouse Kidogo Arthouse Bathers Beach, 47 Mews Road Fremantle Tel 0401 333 30908 http://www.kidogo.com.au https://www.facebook.com/KidogoArthouse mailto:info@kidogo.com.au Kidogo Art Institute offers short courses in art for adults and children

Perth Art Academy Address: 5/18 Strang Street, Beaconsfield Contact: Peter Barker, 08 6113 2777, 0412 554 121 http://www.peterbarkerart.com mailto:peterbarker1971@gmail.com Art Classes. Teaching beginners to advanced in realist oil painting and drawing. Internationally trained artist and teacher.

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Out of the Asylum Writers' Group Tel Julie Watts 0408 448 293, Helen Hagemann for class inquiries 0404666156 http://ootawriters.blogspot.com/ mailto:ootawriters@gmail.com An independent writers' group, OOTA is based in Fremantle and aims to support its members to get their work published. OOTA members represent a wide spectrum of writers from the well published to new and emerging. Ongoing activities:

OOTA provides members with Network Tuesdays—a weekly broadsheet of competitions and opportunities. Reduced fees to Writing From the Centre—a weekly writing class at the Fremantle Arts Centre South of the River Potters' Club Inc Atwell Art Centre Business Address Atwell Art Centre 586 Canning Hwy, Alfred Cove 6154 Tel 08 9330 2800 http://member.iinet.net.au/~atwelart/SORPC/index.html sorpotters@hotmail.com South of the River Potters' Club is an enthusiastic group of potters who gather each Wednesday at Atwell House on Canning Highway in Alfred Cove Atwell House is the home of the Melville Community Arts Association with which the South of the River Potters' Club is affiliated Sock Knitting Classes Address. 24 Tuckfield Street, Fremantle Tel 08 9335 7059 Mary marysocks@bigpond.com Workshops and handbooks on sock knitting The purpose is to help to keep this ancient craft alive and to satisfy the many people wishing to learn sock knitting skills Woodturners Association Of WA Inc - Melville Group Tel. 08 9310 1726 Convenor; David Rechter. http://www.woodturnerswa.com/ Melville Rec Centre, Cnr Stock Rd & Canning Hway 9:00am Wednesday (excluding School Holidays) To promote the art of woodturning by demonstrations, lectures and meetings World's End Studio Business Address 15 Mrs Trivett Place, Fremantle Tel 0410 915 707 t http://www.worldsendstudio.net/ mailto:tessajoy@hotmail.com Art classes at beautiful seaside studio in central location. Adult's Art Class, Tuesdays 2 to 5pm Beginners welcome All styles taught Qualified, experienced teacher

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Choirs

Fremantle Women's Choir http://www.fremantlewomenschoir.org.au/ A meeting of women who enjoy singing with others. There are no auditions required to join. Tel: Kim Duncan 0404 494 172 Choir practice Monday 7.00 pm–9.00 pm. Calvert Music Centre, Pass Crescent, Beaconsfield Glyde- in Songsters Glyde-in, 42 Glyde Street East Fremantle with Digby Hill. http://www.glydein.org.au mailto:admin@glydein.org.au All welcome to sing folk, early mediaeval, African etc. Tuesdays from, 4-6pm; $12/session. Just come along.

Sing Australia Fremantle Tel 0412 579 752 Christine Browne http://www.singaustralia.com.au mailto:c.ebrowne@hotmail.com Sing Australia's primary goal is to encourage people to sing. It is a national network of adult singing groups spread throughout Australia The groups sing a wide range of songs in various styles There is opportunity to take part in fun performances, national group gatherings and tours across Australia and overseas New members and visitors are always welcome. Meets Melville Monday 7:30 pm– 9.00 pm $8 a session

Spooky Men of the West Address 44 Breaksea Drive, North Coogee Tel 08 9335 9222, 0412 402 640, Matthew Clements http://spookymenofthewest.com.au/ mailto:info@spookymenofthewest.com.au The Spooky men of the West are a male A Capella group who provide a hilarious take on modern men's affairs mixed with traditional Georgian table songs. VoiceMale Community Choir Tel: Ron Wilson 08 9335 7723

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mailto:digby_hill@iinet.net.au

Venue: St Paul's Church Hall, Hampton Rd, Beaconsfield

Community singing for blokes, fun, bonding and getting the confidence and skills to sing in public. No audition required. Monday nights 7.30 pm–9.30 pm. $15 per session

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Clubs

Aglow Fremantle Tel: Susan Morisey (President), 08 9316 1776; 0402442963 susanmorisey@roacketmail.com Venue: Piney Lakes Environmental Education centre, Leach Highway, Murdoch. Second Thursday of the month February to December 9.30 am. Our aim is to draw the women into a loving environment where they can be helped and healed and encouraged to trust God in their lives. All women are welcome from all walks of life. We are from different churches and are all united in love to care for Fremantle women wherever possible. Our monthly meetings commence with morning tea/coffee accompanied by sandwiches, cakes etc. We have a speaker, singing and generally a good time of sharing and caring about each other. We are well known as a network of caring women Fremantle Amateur Angling Club Tel: Mark Beauchamp (President), 0407 535 048 The Fremantle Amateur Angling Club is a beach and rock and estuary recreational fishing club. Fremantle and Districts Dart Association Address: Spearwood Dalmatinac Club, 2 Azelia Road, Spearwood http://www.fremantledarts.com Tel: Denise Dyer (Secretary), 0417 942 986 Controlling Body of Men's Darts winter competition in the Fremantle area. Fremantle and Districts Model Railway Association (Inc) Address: Old Machine Workshop, East Workshop, Fremantle Prison Heritage Site Tel: Bob Redman (President), 0411 108 807 https://sites.google.com/site/fremantlemodelrailwayassoc/ To develop interest in model railways and to provide facilities for members and the public to meet and enjoy a common interest. Fremantle and Districts Philatelic Society Tel: Darrell Adams (Immediate past President), 08 6363 6415, mailto:rossedwardsau@hotmail.com General stamp collecting; philatelic research and postal history. Fremantle Bluegrass Jam Leanne Reid or Ed Lowe fremantlebluegrassjam@gmail.com The Fremantle Bluegrass Jam provides an opportunity for Bluegrass musicians to play together. Beginner to seasoned players Meet Second Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm North Fremantle Bowling Club Membership is $25 for 6 months or $7 for the night

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Fremantle Bridge Club Address: Freemasons Hall, Corner of Chalmers and High Street Fremantle http://www.fremantle.bridge-club.org mailto:fremantlebridgeclub@iinet.net.au Tel: John Penman (Secretary) 0419 923 389, 0450 737 673 (during bridge times To provide a club where members and visitors can play bridge under ABF rules. Acol and Standard American. Visitors welcome. Fremantle Buffalo Club (Inc) Address: Fremantle Buffalo Club (Inc) 54 High Street Fremantle Tel: Leo Amaranti (Secretary/Manager), 08 9335 1992 Social Club; Swan Social Club is a subsidiary of RAOB - phone club for contacts and activities. Fremantle Camera Club Tel: Jeff Spickett (President), 0424076 542 http://www.wapf-fcc.com/ mailto:epse@bigpond.com Promotion and recognition of photography generally and particularly as an art form. We serve best those who wish to improve their photographic skills beyond simple snapshot taking. No prior knowledge of photography is necessary. Casual visitors to our meetings are most welcome. There is no charge for attending as a visitor. North Fremantle Community Hall, 4 Thompson Road, North Fremantle. Every first and third Tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30 pm Fremantle City Library Book Club Address: 8 William Street, Fremantle Tel: 08 9432 9766 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/library mailto:frelib@fremantle.wa.gov.au A book clubs which meets monthly at the library. The clubs run independently by members who select the books for discussion, from the Books in a Bag service. Books are borrowed from the library. Fremantle Friendship Club Tel: Thelma Payne (President), 08 9330 6221 Fremantle friendship club offers companionship, lunch, guest speakers, musicals and bus outings. Meet Church Hall, 9 Solomon Street Palmyra, last Tuesday of the month unless public holidays Feb-Nov inclusive Fremantle History Society Tel: Pam Harris (Secretary) 08 9433 6639, 0408 092 100 http://www.fhs.org.au mailto:secretary.fhs@gmail.com To encourage the study and public awareness of Fremantle history and cultural diversity; encourage the research and writing of Fremantle history, to promote the recording of oral recollections of people who have lived and worked in Fremantle, to disseminate information about Fremantle history in various forms; to promote the identification and preservation of historical evidence; to liaise with other heritage and history groups in the area; to encourage the commemoration of important events in Fremantle history, to encourage greater knowledge of Fremantle history in the area's schools and educational institutions; to monitor, comment on and provide information on history related issues in the Fremantle area; to arrange social gatherings of members and friends to promote the Society's work.

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Fremantle Ladies Probus Club Inc Tel: Mrs Waveney Wood (Secretary), 08 9457 2588 Friendship, companionship, social, and regular outings, guest speakers. Meetings held at Swan Yacht Club, Riverside Road East Fremantle. Second Tuesday of the month 9.45 am–12 noon Fremantle Society Incorporated John Dowson (President) http://www.fremantlesociety.org.au/ mailto:info@fremantlesociety.org.au Give responsible voice on matters affecting character and development of Fremantle area. Encourage retention and restoration of buildings of historic and aesthetic value. Promote Fremantle as a residential area and protect the social mix. Fremantle Table Tennis Club lgordonlee@bigpond.com Tel: Peter Jokic (Coach), 0421 499 027 Table Tennis Club. Practice, social and Pennant teams, Championship Fremantle Tripe Club Tel: Philip Tweddle (Secretary), 0401 139 792, 9332 3134 The club promotes the virtues of tripe. Members visit a variety of restaurants, clubs and hotels for a tripe lunch on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Fremantle Workers' Social and Leisure Club (Inc) Address: South Fremantle Football Club, Fremantle Oval, Parry Street Fremantle Tel: Don Whittington (President), 08 9335 1840, 0400 201 441 (Wednesday–Sunday) http://www.freoworkers.net mailto:freoworkers@iinet.net.au The Fremantle Workers Social and Leisure Club was at 7-9 Henry St Fremantle. Club members are now social members of the South Fremantle Football Club, the clubrooms of which are at Fremantle Oval. Hilton Harvest Community Garden Address: West Side of Hilton Preprimary Rennie Crescent South, Hilton Tel: Sasha Wray (Chairperson0402 550 469 http://www.facebook.com/groups/hiltonharvest/ mailto:hilton.harvest@gmail.com Hilton Harvest Community Garden was initiated in 2009 by a group of residents living in Hilton, Western Australia in conjunction with The Meeting Place – a local community centre. A community garden is a shared gardening space that is actively managed by a group of local residents or a community organisation. The garden allows community members to work together to produce fruit and vegetables and share gardening skills. Italian Club Of Fremantle Address: 65 Marine Terrace Fremantle Tel: 08 9335 9033 http://italianclubfremantle.com/ mailto:admin@italianclubfremantle.com Sporting organisation, social club Jazz Fremantle Inc Tel: Tony Goodman (President), 08 9330 3491, 08 9330 3491 [home], To promote jazz music in a smoke free family setting using local bands and singers. Every Sunday 4.00 pm–7.00 pm Navy Club Fremantle

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Maritime Heritage Association Inc Tel: Nick Burningham (President), 08 9430 6457, 0420 281 278 http://www.maritimeheritage.org.au mailto:info@maritimeheritage.org.au To promote all aspects of maritime heritage: traditional maritime skills and activities such as boatbuilding and book publication. Naval Association Of Australia, City Of Fremantle Sub-Section Address: State Headquarters Rockingham 6168 Tel: Donna Bekendam (President), 0408 053 537, http://www.navalassoc.org.au mailto:pstegga27@gmail.com Main aim is to look after the welfare of ex naval personnel and provide common interests; Keep members alert to changes in Veteran Affairs etc. This is for people with Australian based service. Navy Club Inc Address: 64 High Street Fremantle Tel: Office 08 9336 3752, Craig Gorham ( President) 08 9414 9676 http://www.navyclub.com.au mailto:navyclub@git.com.au To provide a social club for All persons, including Service and Ex Service Personnel. Port Ladies Dart Association (Inc) Address: Dalmatinac Club, Azelia Rd, Spearwood Tel: Val Banks (President), 0421 331 850 To promote the game of darts in WA. Women over 18 years The Probus Club Of East Fremantle Tel: Evelyn Pointon 08 9339 6859 mailto:efprobus@gmail.com Social activities for retired professional/business people. The Probus Club Of Fremantle WA Inc Tel: Santino Zanotti (Secretary 2014/2015), 08 9332 6131 , mailto:sanjan@upnaway.com Club for retired professional and business men and women, former executives and others to provide regular gatherings of men and women who in retirement appreciate and value opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances and of a similar level of interest. Soroptimist International Of Fremantle Tel: Ethel De Pinto (Secretary), 08 9434 2265 mailto:sifremantle@gmail.com Through partnerships and a global network of members, Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls by advocating for equity and equality, creating safe and healthy environments, increasing access to education, developing leadership and practical skills for a sustainable future. Spanish Club Of WA (Inc) Address: 48 Baker Court Bibra Lake 6163 Tel: 08 9310 3919, Cultural activities, book service, social activities, sporting activities. Migrant information and orientation if required.

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University Of Third Age South West Metro Region Tel: Norma Ryder 08 94174546 http://www.u3auwa.org mailto:norm6ryder@bigpond.com Lectures, Mah jong, and book, music and other groups, all for seniors. WA Portuguese Club Address: 2 Strang Street, Beaconsfield 6162 Tel: John de Santos (President), 08 9335 2002, 0412 277 509 To foster goodwill and social relationships within the Portuguese community; promote goodwill between Portuguese and Australian communities. Wildflower Society of Western Australia–Murdoch Branch Address: Perry House Oceanic Drive, Floreat 6014 Tel: Administration 08 9383 7979 http://www.ozemail.com.au/~wildflowers mailto:wildflowers@ozemail.com.au To foster an appreciation and awareness of the delicate balance of nature through the study of wildflowers, the cultivation of wildflowers in home gardens and in public areas, conservation of wildflowers and the support of legislation to protect wildflowers.

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Exercise and Physical Fitness

Blue Gum Community Centre 33 Moolyeen Road, Brentwood 6153 Tel 08 9364 0148 Website http://www.melvillecity.com.au/community-and-facilities/community-life/community-centres/blue-gum There are a range of activities and programs help at Blue Gum Community Centre including Exercise classes Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Badminton, Blue Gum Out of School and Vacation Care, storytime and Dance. Ladies Keep Fit and Dance: Exercise, dance and yoga class. Wednesday, 9.30am to 10.30am Contact: Marie on 0411 515 802 Prime Movers Inc Movement to music program with fully trained instructors. Low impact exercise to music in a warm friendly atmosphere & safe environment. Wednesday mornings, 10.15am to 11.45am Contact: Mary on 9332 7292 East Fremantle Yacht Club Address: Petra Street, East Fremantle 6158 http://www.efyc.com.au mailto:manager@efyc.com.au Tel: Mr John Tissott (General Manager), 08 9339 8111 Promotion of the sport of yachting and provide boating facilities. Fremantle Bicycle User Group Tel: Rob Delves (Convenor), 0409 376 926 mailto:fremantle.bug@gmail.com Encourage more people to cycle and to work with Fremantle Council to improve road and other infrastructure for cyclists. FBUG also organises a social ride on the first Sunday of each month. Fremantle Bowling Club Inc Address: Ellen Street, Fremantle Tel: Keith Bowden (President), 08 9335 1659 (Club) http://www.facebook.com/northfremantlebowlingclub mailto:manager@northfremantlebowlingclub.com Social and competitive lawn bowling, fellowship, social and community group activities, relaxation. Fremantle Italian Bocce Club Address: Italian Club of Fremantle Marine Terrace Fremantle Tel: Sergio Lazzari (President), 0422 971 764, Play bocce competitively and socially Fremantle Leisure Centre Address: 10 Shuffrey Street, Fremantle Tel: 08 9432 9999 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc mailto:leisure@fremantle.wa.gov.au Fit Beyond 50 Program encourages and supports changes in physical fitness to achieve outcomes to improved health, quality of life and fitness amongst people aged over 50 years. For more information contact Eva Fekete Ph: 08 9432 9999 Fremantle Pirates Golf Club Tel: Phil Smith 9337 2336, 0481 505 192 Local golf club which plays at the Fremantle public golf course. WAGL affiliated. Weekly competitions. WAGL Tournaments

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Fremantle Sailing Club (Inc) Address: Success Harbour - 151 Marine Terrace South Fremantle Tel: 08 9435 8800, http://www.fsc.com.au mailto:gm@fsc.com.au Fremantle Sailing Club is a not for profit sporting organisation dedicated to the pursuit of maritime activities. Fremantle Masters Swimming Club Inc Tel: Samantha Jones (Secretary), 0411 786 393 http://www.freofins.com/ mailto:secretary@freofins.com Freofins support and encourage all adults, regardless of age or ability, to swim regularly. Fremantle Table Tennis Club lgordonlee@bigpond.com Tel: Peter Jokic (Coach), 0421 499 027 Table Tennis Club. Practice, social and Pennant teams, Championship Fremantle Walking Group Tel: Maureen McCavanagh (Co-ordinator), 0403 936 114, 08 9335 1771 Walking for fitness and fun. Fremantle Womens Health Centre Inc Address 114 South Street Fremantle Tel 08 9431 0500 http://www.fwhc.org.au mailto:enquiries@fwhc.org.au Wise Women Exercise Group: The Wise Women over 50 exercise class provides a fun and social way to do just that. Safe, low-to-moderate intensity exercise incorporating gentle aerobic activity, strength, stretching and balance training. This exercise can help to manage weight, blood pressure, blood sugars and cholesterol. It improves fitness, balance, co-ordination and flexibility as well as improving general wellbeing and quality of life, no matter what your age or fitness level. This class is taught by a qualified personal trainer on Thursday 2 - 3pm. Glyde In Community Education Centre Address: 42 Glyde Street, East Fremantle 6158 http://www.glydein.org.au mailto:admin@glydein.org.au Ongoing groups which meet at Glyde-in: Thursday walkers - 8.00 am sharp, weekly from Glyde-In. All welcome for a brisk walk around East Freo, then coffee together. Walkers are asked to join Glyde-In. Cycling group .. Weekly, informal, enjoyable Monday and Wednesday mornings for experienced cyclists. Phone Rhonda Morgan 0419 932 234 for Monday group, Marilyn Carosella (08 9319 1595) for Wednesday group info. Cyclists are asked to join Glyde-In. Challenge Cycling Club Friday 8.00 am, Gordon McNish 0418 957 151.

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Heart Foundation Walking Tel: Heart Foundation WA 1300 36 27 87 (Heart Foundation), 08 9388 3343 http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/walking Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest network of free community based walking groups managed nationwide by the Heart Foundation. Walking in groups is an excellent way to get the 30 minutes of physical activity recommended each day. As a low impact activity it is perfect for all levels of fitness including those recovering from injury or illness or for those just starting to be physically active. Best of all, it costs nothing and can be done anywhere and at anytime! For a list of current walking groups please see the Heart Foundation Walking website Heartmoves http://heartmoves.heartfoundation.org.au/ heartmoves@ymca.org.au Heartmoves is a gentle physical activity program suitable for anyone who hasn't done any exercise in a while. You can exercise at your own pace in a friendly atmosphere. Heartmoves is open to everyone and is designed to be safe for people with stable long term health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or obesity. Heartmoves is run by accredited exercise professionals specifically trained in managing safe, low to moderate intensity physical activity programs. Classes are limited in size to ensure maximum safety for the participants. South Fremantle (0420 909 374) Alex Hamilton Hill (0420 909 374) Alex Spearwood (08 9411 3870) Paul Fees The cost of Heartmoves sessions can vary depending on the location and facility. Contact your local Heartmoves leader for more information Hi Flyers Ladies Golf Club Tel: Mrs Nancy Carrier (Captain), 08 9331 7735 Enjoying the game of golf LeisureFit Booragoon and LeisureFit Melville LeisureFit Melville Corner Canning Highway & Stock Road, Melville (431 Canning Highway) LeisureFit Booragoon 521 Marmion Street, Booragoon Phone: 9364 0800 http://www.melvillecity.com.au/recreation mailto:memberships@melville.wa.gov.au Aqua Classes Aqua Tone: Using the water as resistance, this class is great for aerobic fitness and burning calories. Use equipment to tone and strengthen all muscle groups. Swimming proficiency not required. Forever Fit Aqua: A fun, low impact class, designed for older adults. Improve tone, strength, flexibility and coordination. Enjoy a cuppa after the class. DH2O (Deep Water Aqua): The aqua class with a difference! Featuring buoyancy and resistance equipment, you will work on increasing flexibility, strength, endurance, aerobic conditioning. Swimming proficiency is advised. Wellness Classes Pilates and Yoga

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Living Longer Living Stronger: Strength Training for Over 50's Tel: Reps Movement 98 Petra Street East Fremantle 08 9319 8355 Melville LeisureFit Melville 08 9364 0800 http://www.lllswa.org.au/ Living Longer Living Stronger is an evidence based strength training and exercise program designed specifically for the over 50's. It aims to achieve a reduction in falls, improved health, quality of life and fitness in people aged over 50 years. North Fremantle Bowling Club Address: 6–8 Thompson Road, North Fremantle 6159 Tel: Emma Rush (Manager), 08 9335 1509, 0402735 165 http://www.facebook.com/northfremantlebowlingclub mailto:manager@northfremantlebowlingclub.com The North Fremantle Bowling Club is a vibrant community organisation provides a range of services and facilities including: Recreation - well maintained lawn bowls, Barefoot and Corporate Bowls competitions. Futsal court. Also available for hire for other sports. Social–regular live music, televised sporting viewing, BBQ, kitchen and bar facilities. Performance - comedy, music and drama productions Orbit Ladies' Golf Club Address: Fremantle Public Golf Course, Montreal St, Fremantle Tel: Betty Clegget (President), 0401 741 904, 08 9335 4006, To enjoy golf, welcome, help and encourage new members. Social friendly group. Port Beach Polar Bears Address: 43 Thompson Rd, North Fremantle WA 6159 Tel: Mike Kennedy (Secretary), 08 9335 8783 Early morning swimming, all year round, at Port Beach. Members gather each morning from 5.30 - 8.00 am for swim followed by tea and toast at the clubrooms and various social functions. Prime Movers (Inc) Exercise to Music Tel: Judith David (Secretary), 08 9386 2049, http://www.primemovers-exercise.com.au Exercise and movement to music for fitness for 50s plus; (Rubber soled footwear required) Royal Fremantle Golf Club Inc Address: 359 High Street, Fremantle Tel: 08 9335 3866 http://www.royalfremantlegc.com.au/ mailto:general@royalfremantlegc.com.au Royal Fremantle was the first 18 hole course in Western Australia and provides a true Championship Course and facilities including bar, dining and locker rooms for members, guests and members of reciprocal clubs. Function rooms are available for weddings, parties, dinners etc Swan Yacht Club (Inc) Address: Riverside Drive, East Fremantle 6158 Tel: 08 9339 3520 http://www.swanyachtclub.com.au/ mailto:reception@swanyachtclub.com.au Warehouse Fitness Centre Address: 258 Hampton Road South Fremantle and Unit 1/5 Stockdale Rd O'Connor Tel: 08 9335 7333 Fremantle, O’Connor 08 9331 4665 http://www.warehousefitness.com.au mailto:info@warehousefitness.com.au Gym and group fitness classes, aeroboxing, gym circuit, cycle, yoga and body pump classes

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Yoga and Tai Chi

Charleyoga Address: East Fremantle Oval, Corner Moss and Marmion Streets East Fremantle Tel: Charley Hickey (Owner), 08 6219 5176, 0439 966 059 http://www.charleyoga.com.au mailto:info@charleyoga.com.au Charleyoga classes are a gentle combination of therapeutic yoga, pilates and fitness movements with an emphasis on breath and awareness. Classes end with a relaxing meditation. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Beginners are especially welcome and can join us anytime. Classes also held in Applecross and Winthrop areas. The Chinese Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy Address: 24B Hines Road, O'Connor, 6163 Tel: 08 9331 7337 http://www.chinesekungfu.com.au mailto:admin@chinesekungfu.com.au The Academy caters for both men and women of all ages wanting to learn in a friendly environment. We teach authentic Shaolin Kung Fu as well as Tai Chi and Qigong. All of instructors travel regularly to China, Malaysia, Hong Kong and America to further their skills and deepen their knowledge. Our classes start from 6 years old and you do not have to have any prior knowledge or fitness to get started. Fremantle Yoga Centre Address: Door 4, E- Shed Victoria Quay, Fremantle http://www.fremantleyoga.com mailto:info@fremantleyoga.com Tel: Kate Porotto (Instructor/Director Fremantle Yoga Centre), 0417 187 433 The Fremantle Yoga Centre is a well-established school that has been operating for over twenty years. The instructors are highly experienced and draw on years of studying, practicing and teaching various styles of yoga. While the yoga we teach has its roots in the traditional methods, our approach to it is a creative one that is not limited to merely one style of yoga. Taoist Tai-Chi Society Of Australia Fremantle Branch Address: 75 Riverside Road, East Fremantle 6158 Tel: Office 08 9339 1331 http://www.taoist.org.au mailto:fremantle@taoist.org Taoist Tai Chi is a form of Tai Chi specifically aimed at cultivating health and vitality, developed by Master Moy Lin-Shin, a Taoist monk. Master Moy synthesised the wisdom he learned during more than 50 years of training in meditation, chi kung, Tai Chi and other Taoist internal arts, into the practices taught by the Society and its sister organisations. To promote good health. A registered not-for- profit organisation. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/taoisttaichiaustralia Off The Wall Yoga Address: 89 Petra Street, East Fremantle Tel: Kerri Gur 0448 817 707 http://offthewall-yoga.com.au/ Off The Wall Yoga has the first custom built yoga wall in Western Australia. As well as yoga wall classes we offer a range of yoga classes including general yoga, seniors yoga, yoga 4 kids, therapy yoga, youth yoga, vinyasa yoga plus the usual beginners, intermediate and experienced yoga classes.

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The Raw Kitchen Address: 181A High Street, Fremantle. (Entry via restaurant during opening hours or Phanos Lane (off Queen St) after hours) Tel: 08 9433 4647 http://www.therawkitchen.com.au/ mailto:contact@therawkitchen.com.au Set in an original 1920s warehouse and centered on an ethos of health & sustainability, The Raw Kitchen is a new type of venue bringing together a plant- based restaurant, lifestyle store, yoga studio & gallery space. Sivananda Ashram and Beacon Yoga Centre Address: 151 South Street, Beaconsfield Tel: Office 08 9335 9339, http://www.beaconyogacentre.org.au mailto:info@sivanandaashram.org.au Daily Yoga Classes together with the Sivananda Ashram Beacon Yoga Centre's spiritual residential programme provides education in the pathways of Integral Yoga, through practice, study and meditation.. Yoga Grooves Address: 26 Swanbourne Street Fremantle http://www.yogagrooves.com/ Tel: Jo Camponovo (Yoga teacher, founder of Yoga Grooves and AcroYoga Perth), 0427 839 402 Yoga and AcroYoga classes in Freo, kids Yoga, pregnancy yoga, mums n bubs yoga. group classes, private lessons

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Dancing

Cutler's Dance Club

Address: Unit 1, 30 Stockdale Road, O'Connor 6163 Tel: Wayne Cutler (Principal), 08 9331 4114, 0414 310 http://www.cutlersdance.com.au mailto:wayne@cutlersdance.com.au Teach dancing including modern & latin, foxtrot, cha cha, waltz, jive, tango, samba, quickstep, rumba, Zumba, merengue, mambo, salsa. lindy hop Saturday dance nights - public welcome - do some dancing , enjoy the company. Classes for the absolute beginner. We teach around 200 couples a year a choreographed wedding dance. DancePower Address: Rhein Donau Club, 110 North Lake Road Myaree 6154 Tel: Julie Patchett (Principal), 08 9330 2455, 0433 088 180 http://www.dancepowerperth.com.au mailto:dancepower@iinet.net.au Ballroom dancing for all ages. Dance Courses: Ballroom, waltz, tango, Latin (Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Salsa), New Vogue (modern dancing) and Zumba. Social and medal classes for adults and children. Private or group lessons, bridal parties and coaching. Dancesport competitive dancing. Latin Salsa Dancing and Bachata Tel: Liliana 0419 945 257; 08 9245 5811 . http://www.ritmocalientedanceacademy.com.au/main.htm mailto:info@ritmocalientedanceacademy.com.au Join Liliana of the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to exotic rhythms while experimenting with Latin street-dance. No partner required. Bachata is beautiful Caribbean dance style that originated in the Dominican Republic and is danced widely all over the world. Melody Square And Round Dance Club Tel: Bruce Gillett (Caller/Instructor), 08 9418 2882 mailto:bgillett@westnet.com.au Sullivans Hall, 2 Nannine Avenue White Gum Valley. Every Wednesday night from 8.00 pm A social club to promote Square and Round dancing amongst the general public. Pat Taylor's Dancing Address: Hilton Bowling Club Shepherd Street Hilton 6163 Tel: Pat (Teacher), 0414 681 567, 08 9404 5676 https://www.facebook.com/BallroomDancingPatTaylor mailto:whitfordsdance@gmail.com Social dance studio for retired & social dancers. Monday Afternoon Tea Dance 12.30 pm–4.00 pm

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Rhein - Donau Club Inc Address: 110 North Lake Road, Myaree 6154 Tel: 08 9330 6488; 08 9330 6574 http://www.rheindonauclub.iinet.net.au mailto:rheindonau@iinet.net.au Social and cultural club. Dances with a band every Saturday evening 7.00 pm to 11.00pm. Shirley Bickley School of Dancing Tel: Shirley Bickley (Principal), 08 9337 3452 shirleybickley@westnet.com.au

Classes at Cockburn Seniors Centre, Hilton Park Bowling Club, and childrens classes

at South Fremantle High School.

Shirley Bickley School of Dancing - Ballroom Dancing Lessons Perth specialise in

Latin, Ballroom and Salsa lessons. Private lessons are also available at any time,

either in small groups or as individuals. We offer fabulous dance classes for all ages,

from young children to mature aged adults and we teach from absolute beginners

through to advanced levels. If you can walk, we can teach you to dance.

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Centres

Fremantle Leisure Centre

Address 10 Shuffrey Street, Fremantle Tel 08 9432 9999 ,

http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/flc mailto:leisure@fremantle.wa.gov.au

The Fremantle Leisure Centre is open all year round and offers a range of health and fitness programs including learn to swim and group fitness classes. The centre boasts four heated swimming pools, a gym, café, crèche, training room and swim shop all located on 3.5 hectares of open grassed space. Memberships are available.

Fremantle Men's Community Shed

Address 6-8 Nannine Ave White Gum Valley

Tel. 08 9336 3959 (the Shed),

http://www.freomenshed.org.au mailto:freomenshed@iinet.net.au

A local community shed initiative that evolved from an idea that men in Fremantle could benefitfrom having a "tooled-up" shed facility to work on projects, either their own or community ones. The Men's Shed is staffed by volunteers and supported by the City of Fremantle. If you are interested in joining then come along and have a look any time during our normal open times.

Our operating hours are: Monday - 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, Tuesday - 9.30 am to 4.00 pm and 5.00 to 8.00 pm, Wednesday - 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, Saturday - 9.30 am to 12 noon

Fremantle Workers' Social and Leisure Club (Inc)

Address South Fremantle Football Club, South Fremantle Oval Fremantle

Tel. 08 9335 1555 SFFC

The Fremantle Workers’ Club has moved to share the premised with the South Fremantle Football Club. Hours Wednesday – Sunday

Fremantle Womens Health Centre Inc Address 114 South Street Fremantle Tel 08 9431 0500 http://www.fwhc.org.au mailto:enquiries@fwhc.org.au

FWHC is a not-for-profit community health centre for women living and working in the south west metropolitan region. We provide a range of health promotion, prevention and treatment services in the area of women's health. Staff and facilitators are experienced, caring, female health professionals – doctors, nurses, counsellors and health educators. Glyde In Community Education Centre Address' 42 Glyde Street, East Fremantle Tel 08 9339 3964 http://www.glydein.org.au admin@glydein.org.au A learning centre to promote learning and sharing in friendly surroundings - outdoor activities, computer classes, arts, crafts, food, good health, discussion groups, historical walks/talks, etc

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The Meeting Place Community Centre 245 South Terrace South Fremantle Tel: 08 9432 9676 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/tmp meetingplace@fremantle.wa.gov.au The Meeting Place is a service of the City Of Fremantle, one of the few local government councils to provide community services and support to a community learning centre TMP provides adult community education, community support and is home to the Fremantle. Volunteer Service One Stop Shop for the Over 55s Address Fremantle Town Hall, 8 William Street Fremantle (Opens on to Kings Square) Tel: 08 9432 9733 9.00 am–3.00 pm Monday –Friday

http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/community/positive-ageing/one-stop-shop mailto:activefreo@fremantle.wa.gov.au

A drop-in space for the over 55’s to meet with regular free activities. The Come and Try series includes art, craft, information workshops, exercise. Regular Wednesday movies 12.30 pm. Basic computer help for seniors from our friendly volunteers - make an appointment for Tuesday afternoons or Wednesday mornings..

Samson Recreation Centre Address. McCombe Avenue, Samson 08 9432 9992 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/samsonrecreationcentre mailto:samsonrec@fremantle.wa.gov.au Community recreation centre. Sports Competitions (netball, badminton, yoga) Indoor sports facility, creche, basketball court, kitchen, netball court, badminton courts, volleyball courts, indoor soccer court, tennis courts Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre Address: 12 Captains Lane, Arthurs Head Fremantle Tel: Brendan Moore 08 9430 7906 http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/wacc Brendanm@fremantle.wa.gov.au The Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre was opened on May 10 2014 and is located near the Roundhouse at Arthur's Head, Fremantle. The cultural centre exhibits local Nyoongar artists work and offers programs run by Aboriginal people in Aboriginal art, Nyoongar language, Aboriginal history and cultural tours.

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Contact Fre–info for information about local groups,

activities and services in Fremantle and surrounds.

Fre–info Community Information Service can put you in touch with services such as:

Childcare centres, playgroups, schools Sporting clubs Community services School holiday activities Members of Parliament Justices of the Peace Classes and workshops in Fremantle Venues for hire for special events or classes Nursing homes and retirement villages Events in Fremantle