2024 Midwest Seniors’ Directory
Local businesses supporting our seniors
Welcome
to the Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton’s 5th edition of the directory which supports seniors with the new name of Midwest Seniors’ Directory.
Our Aims and Objectives are:
n To promote true friendship.
n Inner Wheel was established in 1924.
n Now an international organisation in over 100 countries.
n State of WA is District A40 made up of 15 clubs.
n To encourage the ideals of personal service.
n To foster international understanding.
n Inner wheel Club of Geraldton chartered on 20 August 2016.
For more information:
E: iiw.au.geraldton@gmail.com
Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton
Local Projects:
n Bathroom Essential Bags to Women’s Refuge
National Project:
n Cord Blood Research.
n Personal packs for teenage girls
n Membership is open to all women over 18.
International Project:
n Days for Girls at www.daysforgirls.org
n Grants to research cures for childhood cancers, leukaemia, prostate cancer, cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis to name a few.
n www.innerwheelaustralia.org.au/national-project
Yours in friendship,
Geraldton
9965 9999
Marc O’Brien Electrical
MUSEUM
P.O. Box 2977, Geraldton 0429 009 656 5%
15%
Service Fee (first hour
Sandra Carr MLC, Member for Agricultural Region Unit 1 Druid’s Hall, Cnr Sanford and Durlacher Streets 9964 1001
Geraldton
10% Off at Gift Shop
Champion Bay Settlements
Mid West Settlements
1 / 30 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9918 0809
Peter Groom Settlements
16 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9964 4496
Suite 1, Post Office Plaza, 52 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 9921 6077
RETIREMENT LIVING
Arcadia Waters
45 Winnetta Ridge, Geraldton 9920 9000
COMMUNITY GROUPS
321 Marine Terrace, Geraldton
GERALDTON CULTURAL TRUST
Over 32 interest groups meet regularly.
0473 597 789
Library Opens Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II SENIORS & COMMUNITY CENTRE
88 Durlacher Street, Geraldton
9956 6636
Over 41 programs / meetings for seniors.
Open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
Facebook: Over 50’s Geraldton Life
ARTISANS
Knit Wits
0439 644 675
224 Chapman Valley Road, Geraldton
Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly 10.00am - 3.00pm.
CULTURAL
Knitting & Crochet group for charity.
3 Maitland Street, Geraldton
Cultural Celebrations:
- Harmony Festival (March).
Midwest Multicultural Association Inc.
Office open Wednesday and Thursday 9.00am to 2.30pm.
0428 312 338
- Multicultural Concert at Queens Park Theatre (November).
- Festival of Lights (November) at Stow Gardens, Geraldton.
Facebook: Midwest Multicultural Association
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS
0431 243 882
Friends of Geraldton Gardens Inc
Maitland Park – Botanical Garden of Midwest native flora New members and volunteers welcome. Follow us on Facebook: Froggs Inc.
Geraldton Regional Herbarium
Dept Biodiversity, Conservations & Attractions Depot, 11 Allen Street, Geraldton
Open most Wednesday 10.30am to 3.00pm.
We are a group of volunteers who collect and curate specimens of native flora from the Midwest Region of WA. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the Herbarium activities.
Robin: 0427 371 177
Facebook: Geraldton Regional Herbarium
HISTORICAL
9956 6670 (Visitor Centre)
Geraldton Voluntary Tour Guides Association Inc.
HMAS Sydney II Memorial - Daily Tour at 10.30am.
Geraldton Heritage Precinct Tour - Tuesday and Thursday at 2.00pm.
E: admin@geraldtonvoluntarytourguides.org.au
Greenough Museum and Gardens
9926 1890
4 Phillips Road, Greenough
Tuesday to Sunday 8.30am - 3.00pm.
HISTORICAL MILITARY
Geraldton
Birdwood Military Museum Society Inc.
Birdwood House, Cnr Chapman Road and Forrest Street
Friday 5.00pm - late.
9964 1520
HISTORY
Monday and Thursday 10.00am - 2pm.
Sunday 12.00pm - 3.00pm or by appointment.
East Terrace, Nanson
Chapman Valley Heritage Centre
Closed December to March. Open April to November.
Wednesday 9.00am - 12.00pm. Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm or by appointment.
0427 203 058
W: chapmanvalleyhistory.org.au
Facebook: Chapman Valley Historical Society Heritage
Geraldton Family History Society Inc.
The Residency, 321 Marine Terrace, Geraldton Meetings (except January) every Thursday 12.30 pm - 2.30pm and 2nd Saturday monthly 12.30pm to 2.30pm or by appointment.
0408 958 370 (Liz)
RECREATION
Geraldton Bridge Club
Eighth Street, Geraldton
Monday, Thursday and Saturday 1.00pm.
0408 485 021
Geraldton
Lessons Wednesday 9.00am.
0400 486 684
Veteran Car Club WA - Midwest Branch
Meeting times and outing dates vary.
SERVICE
9938 1911
Friends of Geraldton Library
Geraldton Regional Library, 37 Marine Terrace
4th Tuesday Bi-monthly meeting starting at 4.00pm.
Sunday 12.00pm -3.00pm.
9964 1520
Geraldton City RSL Sub-Branch
Birdwood House, Cnr Chapman Road and Forrest Street
Monday and Thursday 9.00am - 2.00pm. Friday 5.00pm - Late.
Rotary Club of Batavia Coast
Monday 6.00pm.
0429 392 500
Geraldton Golf Club, 30 Pass Street, Geraldton
Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton
Geraldton Golf Club, 30 Pass Street, Geraldton
Meet weekly on Wednesday.
1st Wednesday – Voc/Fellowship Dinner.
2nd and 4th Wednesday – Breakfast 6.45am for 7.00am.
3rd Wednesday – Dinner 6.00pm for 6.30pm.
Secretary 0428 643 648
E: sec.rcgg@iinet.net.au
SERVICE CONTINUES
4th Tuesday monthly at 7.00pm.
0428 648 694
SOCIAL
Soroptimists International of The Midwest
Geraldton Cultural Trust, 321 Marine Terrace, Geraldton
Geraldton & Districts Seniors Action Group Inc
QEII Seniors and Community Centre, 88 Durlacher Street
0427 869 786
Monthly Meeting and Luncheon 2nd Tuesday monthly at 10.30am.
Monday - Bowls 8.30am and 1.00pm, Darts 9.00am, Table Tennis 1.00pm. Friday - Cards 1.00pm (Euchre and Frustration).
Maitland Park, Geraldton
Geraldton Greenough Farmers Markets
Volunteers welcome.
Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm.
9924 3206
Geraldton Pensioners Social Club
Meeting 1st Thursday monthly at 1.00pm.
0439 907 455
QEII Seniors and Community Centre, 88 Durlacher Street
Bingo 2nd Thursday monthly 10.30pm.
Geraldton University of 3rd Age
Birdwood House, Cnr Chapman Road and Forrest Street
0498 162 774
1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly at 1.30pm.
Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton
CWA Hall, Cnr Morris Street and Chapman Road
2nd Wednesday monthly at 2.00pm.
Promoting friendship and community service.
0428 312 338
Probus Club of Geraldton
9.30am for a 9.45am start.
RSL Hall, Birdwood House, 46 Chapman Road
1st Wednesday monthly (except January).
Friendship, fellowship and fun for active retirees.
E: geraldtonpc@gmail.com
Venue to be advised
Red Hatters - Crimson Butterflies
2nd Saturday monthly at 11.30am.
0438 216 697 (Jenny)
Red Hatters - Scarlet O’Hairas
9921 3250
3rd Thursday monthly at 9.30am.
Geraldton Cultural Trust, 321 Marine Terrace, Geraldton
The Menshed, Geraldton Inc.
Cnr Augustus and Gregory Streets, Geraldton
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm.
Community workshop.
SPORT
Meeting place for a cuppa and chat.
9960 7439 or 0412 774 190
Geraldton Croquet Club
Cnr Maitland and Carson Streets, Geraldton
Men and women, any age can play.
0407 196 621 (Coach)
Monday 9.00am, Tuesday 2.00pm, Wednesday 4.00pm, Friday 2.00pm, Saturday 2.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm.
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia Inc
Moving meditation, Harmony, Wisdom, Balance and Stillness. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Please contact us for current session times.
1800 108 801
E: geraldton@taoisttaichi.org W: taoisttaichi.org
VOLUNTEER
11th Battalion Living History Unit Inc
Leane’s Trench, Northern Gully. 36km along Mullewa Road
Open to public by arrangement. The trench is an authentic replica of a captured Turkish trench taken by the 11th on the night of 31st July 1915 and named for the commander who led the attack, Captain R.L. Leane.
9921 2012 or 0459 655 376
9921 1433
Centacare Community Volunteer Services
Volunteering is a fantastic way to learn more about your community, gain new skills, meet new people, experience new challenges, keep your mind and body active, gain a sense of achievement and pride, enhance your career options, help others, and HAVE FUN!
W: centacaregeraldton.org.au/become-a-volunteer/
CWA - Country Women’s Association Bluff Point
Cnr Morris Street and Chapman Road, Geraldton
2nd Monday monthly at 1.00pm.
0481 397 601
CWA Hall, Walkaway
Drop in every Monday from 1.00pm.
CWA - Country Women’s Association Walkaway
2nd Thursday monthly at 9.30am.
9964 4977
Craft Day 4th Wednesday monthly at 9.30am.
Geraldton Hospital Auxiliary
Geraldton
Kiosk - Geraldton Regional Hospital, Shenton Street
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm.
9956 2306
Marine Rescue Geraldton
Marine Terrace, Point Moore (Opposite Lighthouse)
9964 3543
Become a volunteer radio operator - free training.
GOVERNMENT CONCESSIONS FOR PENSIONERS
Depending on your pension card, the Department for Communities, WA Seniors Card and the Local Government, website listed below will show the concessions available.
Concessions - ConcessionsWA concessions.communities.wa.gov.au
WA Seniors Card seniorscard.wa.gov.au
Examples:
Homeowners:
Subsidies Fact Sheet - Pensioners and Seniors Concession wa.gov.au/government/publications/subsidies-pensioners-seniors-fs
• Rebate on water service charges:
Apply by following the ‘Concession’ link at watercorporation.com.au or contact Water corporation on 1300 659 951.
Country Age Pension Fuel Card:
• The Water Corporation advises City of Greater Geraldton which activates rebate on your local government rate charges.
• Provides up to $575 a year to non-metro residents for fuel and taxi travel
• Application Form is available from Australia Post.
AUSTRALIA POST - Concession stamps auspost.com.au/sending/stamps/concession-stamps
PATIENT ASSISTED TRAVEL SCHEME (PATS)
PATS provides financial support for travel and accommodation for eligible patients needing to travel to access specialist medical services.
WA Country Health Service - PATS forms wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/Our-patients/ Patient-Assisted-Travel-Scheme-PATS/PATS-forms