2024 Midwest Seniors’ Directory
Local businesses supporting our seniors
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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,
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Yvonne Lovedee Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton President 2023/24
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2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY 5 INDEX Sponsors 2 Welcome 3 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Art & Crafts 6 Entertainment/Recreation 6 Fashion 6 Financial Planning ................................................... 6 Florist ................................................................ 7 Food ................................................................. 7 Funeral Services ..................................................... 7 Groceries 8 Hair & Beauty 8 Health 9 Home Renovation Products ......................................... 9 Household Goods ................................................... 10 Maintenance ........................................................ 10 Members of Parliament ............................................ 10 Museum 10 Pest Control 11 Photography 11 Printing 11 Real Estate .......................................................... 11 Real Estate Settlements ............................................ 12 Retirement Living ....................................................12 Vehicles & Services .................................................. 13 COMMUNITY GROUPS Geraldton Cultural Trust............................................. 14 QE II Seniors & Community Centre 14 Artisans 15 Cultural 15 Environment Volunteers ............................................ 15 Historical ............................................................ 16 Historical / Military .................................................. 16 History ............................................................... 16 Recreation 17 Service 17 Social 18 Sport 19 Volunteer .......................................................... 20 SUPPORT SERVICES Advocacy ............................................................ 22 Cultural .............................................................. 23 Food ................................................................ 23 Government ........................................................ 23 Health 24 Legal 24 Government Concessions for Pensioners 25 Useful Numbers 27
6 2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY All businesses in this book accept AGE PENSION, WA SENIORS, NATIONAL SENIORS & VETERAN CARDS * unless indicated. ART & CRAFTS Scrapbook House 284 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9964 8288 10% off all products ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION Queens Park Theatre 75 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton 9956 6662 Variable discounts, please ask FASHION Pink Petticoat 162 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9964 4277 Ask about discounts FINANCIAL PLANNING HPH Solutions Financial advice for life 289 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9964 9000 First Appointment FREE Geraldton Wealth 130 Augustus Street, Geraldton 9964 2522 First Appointment 10% off BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Geraldton
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Floral Studio
6, Terrace Arcade, Geraldton 9921 5400 10% discount on local orders only FOOD
Brewing
Micro Brewery
Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton 9921 8296 Open Wednesday - Sunday Happy Hour Friday 5.00 - 6.00pm half price pints
Man and the Sea - The Gerald 25 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton 9918 0100 10% Off Lunch Friday to Sunday From 12.00 - 2.00pm RT Café and Restaurant 84 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 0482 452 723 10% Off The Mad Mexican Cnr George Road and Durlacher Street Geraldton 9964 4095 5% off Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday FUNERAL SERVICES
Geraldton
Shop
Batavia
-
60
Old
Funeral Services 122 North West Coastal Highway, Geraldton 9964 3767
West Funerals 40 Sanford Street, Geraldton 9965 2100
Mid
8 2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY GROCERIES Queens IGA 79 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 9934 6169 5% on Tuesday Rigters IGA 179 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 9934 6169 5% on Tuesday Wonthella IGA 252 Fifth Street, Geraldton 9934 6169 5% on Tuesday HAIR & BEAUTY Creative Hairwork Shop 3, Tarcoola Shopping Centre, Paringa Street, Geraldton 9921 5778 Ask about discounts Piaf Hair Design Northgate Shopping Centre, 110 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9921 4555 10% Off discount Scissor Kick & Canice Hair Design 241 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9964 9473 *WA Seniors Card ONLY Ask about discounts
2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY 9 HEALTH Bell Hearing 5 Hermitage Street, Geraldton 9921 3333 FREE tests & adjustments Chiropractors Geraldton - Straight Up Health 62 Gregory Street, Geraldton 9964 4205 10% Off on Mondays Geraldton Health Centre 30 Johnston Street, Geraldton 9964 4550 $5 Off normal price Pharmacy 194 Shop 3, 194 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 9921 6138 10% Off with IGA Rigters Discount Card ONLY Pharmacy 777 Shop 4, Seacrest Shopping Centre Geraldton 9921 2164 or Fax 9921 8252 10% Off HOME RENOVATION PRODUCTS Geraldton Ceramics Cnr North West Coastal Highway and Fourth Street, Geraldton 9921 4327 10% off retail prices
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
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GOODS
Décor
North West Coastal Highway and
Street, Geraldton
10% Off Rugs
HOUSEHOLD
All
Cnr
Jensen
9964 4233
Brown Retravision
Geraldton
10% Off
Mitchell &
180 Chapman Road,
MAINTENANCE
off parts & labour
of the
on
Sun City Plumbing 7 Box Street, Geraldton 9921 1700 OF PARLIAMENT
site) MEMBERS
Lara Dalton MLA, Member for Geraldton 84 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9960 7961
Museum of
2 Museum Place, Geraldton 9431 8393
*National Seniors Card ONLY
2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY 11 PEST CONTROL Central Fumigation & Pest Management Services 45 Beaconsfield Road, Geraldton 9964 2133 10% discount PHOTOGRAPHY Karl Monaghan Photography 76 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9921 3001 10% Off PRINTING Finer Images 24 Anzac Terrace, Geraldton 9965 3060 10% Off REAL ESTATE Geraldton Property Team 1 / 30 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9918 0809 10% Off Commission Fees Ray White Geraldton 1/209 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton 9965 7600 On request Red Earth Residential 32 Boronia Avenue, Geraldton 0466 791 665 *WA & Nationals Seniors Cards ONLY Reduced Management Fees
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
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REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENTS
2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY 13 VEHICLES & SERVICES Axis Autos 284 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9921 2411 10% Off Labour - FREE Battery Test Country Time Caravans 52 Flores Road, Geraldton 9964 4224 Please ask about 5 - 10% on selected products Drennan O’Malley Motors
Chapman Road, Geraldton 9921 1739 Ask about discounts Mach 1 Auto One Geraldton
North West Coastal Highway Geraldton 9965 7000 10% Off parts & accessories Novus Auto Glass & Tint A Car 13 - 17 Sanford Street, Geraldton 9965 5555 10% discount
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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22 2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY Advocacy Advocare 1800 655 566 Centacare – Housing First Support Services 9921 1433 COTA (Council on the Ageing) 1800 200 422 Regional Alliance West 9938 0600 Seniors Housing Advisory Centre 1300 367 057 WA Elder Abuse Helpline 1300 724 679 SUPPORT SERVICES
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24 2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY Health Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Centacare – Grief & Loss Counselling 9921 1433 WA Cancer Council (Mid West) 131 120 Carers WA (Community Allied Health) 1300 227 377 Crisis Care 24/7 (Dept of Communities) 1800 199 008 Dementia Support Australia (DSA) 1800 699 799 Desert Blue Connect 9964 2742 Helping Minds - Geraldton 1800 811 747 Lifeline 131 114 Men’s Line Australia 1300 789 978 Midwest Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) 9956 2310 Midwest Palliative Care Service 9956 2497 Continence Foundation of Australia Advisory Service 1800 330 066 National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 Telechat (Red Cross) 1300 885 698 VisAbility Western Australia - for Vision Impairment 1800 847 466 WA Health / Health Direct 1800 022 222 Legal Legal Aid WA Info Line 1300 650 579 Public Trustee WA 1300 746 116 Regional Alliance West - Community Legal WA 9938 0600
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
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2024 MIDWEST SENIORS’ DIRECTORY 27 EMERGENCY - Life threatening 000 Police Station 9923 4555 SES 132 500 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Hospital - Geraldton Regional 9956 2222 Hospital - St John of God 9965 8888 St John Ambulance 9938 0900 WA residents over 65 holding a valid Pension Concession Entitlement are fully subsidised – there is no charge to the patient Poisons Information 131 126 Report Graffiti 1800 442 255 Alinta Gas Faults 131 352 Water Corp Faults 131 375 Western Power Faults 131 351 City of Greater Geraldton 9956 6600 City Ranger 9956 6600 Justice of the Peace: Geraldton Courthouse for witnessing documents Thursdays between 11.00am & 2.00pm. 9921 3722 For further information visit: wa.gov.au/service/justice/civil-law/find-justice-of-the-peace-your-area USEFUL NUMBERS * DISCLAIMER: Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton has endeavoured to ensure the information contained in the Midwest Seniors’ Directory is accurate at the time of printing. Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies that are beyond its control, nor for any businesses that do not honour the commitment listed. Responsibility for the suitability or safety of the goods or services listed in the Directory rests with the purchaser or user. Any enquiries should be directed to iiw.au.geraldton@gmail.com