Published on Thursday, 4 July 2024 at 12:29:21 PM
Queen Elizabeth II Seniors and Community Centre (QEII Centre) will continue to provide a vital service in Geraldton following the State Government’s renewal of funding for the much-loved and well attended facility.
Opened in 1986 the QEII Centre is an award-winning hub for active, positive and healthy ageing for residents aged over 50 with over 1,500 active members.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Jerry Clune said the funding was crucial to servicing the local senior community.
“Every month the QEII Centre receives nearly 3,500 visits from members who come together to participate in a huge range of different activities from painting, dancing and board games to learning how to use a computer,” he said.
“We have such a brilliant community of seniors here in Geraldton and the QEII Centre plays an integral role in connecting this segment of our community together.
“I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to the State Government for renewing this funding that is absolutely essential to the ongoing delivery of services to our seniors.”
Member for Geraldton Lara Dalton MLA said the funding was great news for seniors across the Midwest.
“We know how important it is to help create age friendly communities and to support seniors to stay connected with the community they love,” she said.
“The QEII Centre plays a significant role to provide this support for seniors across our region and I’m thrilled the Centre has received this funding boost to continue to promote recreational activities, information, support and healthy ageing for seniors in our community.”
The QEII Centre will receive $150,657.10 per year for five years from the Department of Communities to provide a range of services to promote recreational activities, information, support and healthy ageing for seniors in the community.
For more information on the programs and services on offer at the QEII Centre call 9956 6636 or visit the City’s website.
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