What's On At The Hub 26/05/25
- Kritika
- May 23
- 4 min read
Hello everyone,
I hope everyone has had a nice week.
The Stay on Your Feet program will finish this week. Attendance has been good and people have learned a lot about various issues
Community Lunches will be serving Shepherds Pie followed by apple crumble and custard.
Connect Information Stall
Monday 26th May 8.30-12.30
We will have a stall at East Victoria Park shopping Centre this coming Monday to promote The Hub and in particular the up Coming Connect 60+ programme cycle which starts on Friday morning. Kritika will be outside Kmart from 8.30am -12.30pm with some volunteers. If you would like to help spread the word about why you love the Hub it would be great to see you even if it's only to say hello!
Be Confident
Older People's Rights Service Family Agreements
Wednesday 28th May 11.15am-12.15am
Older Peoples Rights Service (OPRS)offer legal advice, advocacy, education and social support to those at risk of elder abuse .This workshop is designed to support people in creating clear, shared expectations around care and decision-making for future planning. If you feel that your family is taking more control of your life than you would like, this workshop is a must for you!
Connect 60+
The NEW cycle of Connect 60+ starts next week, Friday May 30 at 9.30 am.
We've got amazing workshops, all put forth by our members and Connect 60+ participants. We hope you can join us for another seven weeks of fun, learning and friendship.
Safer Speed Safer Street
Our local streets are where people live, work, move, play and connect. As part of the Perth Inner City Group (PICG)(External link), the Town of Victoria Park (the Town) is aiming to roll out slower speeds (40km/h) on all local access roads, to improve road safety.
Research shows that reducing speed on local access roads to 40km/h significantly reduces the severity of car crashes, therefore reducing the likelihood of fatalities. Further, a 20% reduction from 50km/h to 40km/h in speed results in a 200% increase in the likelihood of a person surviving a collision with a moving vehicle.
The Town aims to reduce the speed to 40km/h on all local access roads. Main roads or distributor roads would be considered by Main Roads WA (MRWA) only by exception. MRWA are the lead agency for setting speed limits and determine the number and placement of speed signs on all streets and roads. Once approved, MRWA will work with the Town and wider PICG to plan the roll out of new 40km/h signs. This will likely take over 12 months to implement.
Reducing speeds on residential streets will make our neighbourhoods safer for drivers, cyclists, kids and dog walkers, and support our community to live their best lives.
The Town is conducting a Survey on road safety in the Town and where you'd like to see slower speeds implemented through our community. Your feedback will help inform the future of this project.
Access more information and the Survey on the button below.
Focus Group - Breaking Taboos (Older Australians Talk Mental Health)
June 5th
Researchers from three different universities have been exploring how Australians over 60 experience and understand mental health. The aim is to help older Australians to lead healthier happier lives by reducing the stigma around late-onset depression and anxiety. They will launch a ten-week podcast at Connect on June 6th to raise awareness of mental health in later life. You are invited to an audience focus group to listen to one of the episodes and join a group discussion prior to the launch.
Please register for this event on the link below
Podcast Launch Breaking Taboos (Older Australians Talk Mental Health)
June 6th
Please join us for the launch of the 10 episode Breaking Taboos podcast which involves older Australians talking about mental health. There will be speeches, a preview and afternoon tea. All welcome
Community Lunches
Community Lunches are up and running and people have been enjoying some yummy meals. Join us on May 27 for Shepherds Pie followed by apple crumble and custard.
Please register by Monday 26th on the link below
*New Member Group*
Spanish for beginners - Expressions of interest
Have you ever wanted to learn another language? They say it's never too late!
Learning a new language as an older adult offers numerous cognitive and social benefits, including improved memory, brain function, and cognitive reserve, while also potentially delaying the onset of dementia. Furthermore, it can lead to increased social engagement and cultural understanding.
We would like to offer a member-led ' Spanish for beginners' group on Tuesdays from 11 am -12 pm
Please let us know at reception if you are interested in this group and what time you would prefer
New Time!
Jam Session Wednesdays 3.15 - 4.15 pm
People have been enjoying making music together. Come along and have some fun! Everyone Welcome
Please book below:
Coming Up in June
Out N'About - New Norcia
Wednesday 25th June 8.45am-4.00pm
Travel through lovely scenery to New Norcia, the only monastic town in Australia. The Benedictine monks will deliver a guided storytelling about the rich history of New Norcia. Have morning tea amidst the rolling hills and bushland of Bindoon and later a three-course lunch of local produce and a glass of wine. You can browse the gift shop or visit the Museum and Art gallery for a $10 entry fee. The return journey will take a scenic, relaxing countryside route.
Stay Connected and Active
Connect Victoria Park is committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment for our community. We offer a wide range of activities and programs designed to promote social connections, physical well-being, and lifelong learning. Don't miss out on our weekly classes!
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