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, Yvonne Lovedee Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton President 2023/24
ART & CRAFTS
FASHION
FINANCIAL PLANNING
ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION
FLORIST
FOOD
Batavia Brewing - Micro Brewery
Geraldton Floral Studio Shop 6, Terrace Arcade, Geraldton 9921 5400 10% discount on local orders only
Old Man and the Sea - The Gerald
60 Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton 9921 8296 Open
25 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton 9918 0100
- Sunday
RT Café and Restaurant
84 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 0482 452 723
FUNERAL SERVICES
Geraldton Funeral Services
The Mad Mexican Cnr George Road and Durlacher Street Geraldton 9964 4095
&
122 North West Coastal Highway, Geraldton 9964 3767
Mid West Funerals
40 Sanford Street, Geraldton 9965 2100
GROCERIES
Queens IGA
79 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 9934 6169
Rigters IGA
179 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 9934 6169
Wonthella IGA 252 Fifth Street, Geraldton 9934 6169
HAIR & BEAUTY
Creative Hairwork
Piaf Hair Design
Northgate Shopping Centre, 110 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9921 4555
241 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9964 9473
*WA Seniors Card ONLY
Shop 3, Tarcoola Shopping Centre, Paringa Street, Geraldton 9921 5778
Scissor Kick & Canice Hair Design
HEALTH
Bell Hearing
5 Hermitage Street, Geraldton 9921 3333
Chiropractors Geraldton - Straight Up Health
62 Gregory Street, Geraldton 9964 4205
Geraldton Health Centre
30 Johnston Street, Geraldton 9964 4550
Pharmacy 194
Pharmacy 777
Shop 3, 194 Durlacher Street, Geraldton 9921 6138
Geraldton 9921 2164 or Fax 9921 8252
Geraldton Ceramics
Shop 4, Seacrest Shopping Centre
HOME RENOVATION PRODUCTS
Cnr North West Coastal Highway and Fourth Street, Geraldton 9921 4327
All Décor
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Cnr North West Coastal Highway and Jensen Street, Geraldton 9964 4233 10% Off Rugs
MAINTENANCE
Marc O’Brien Electrical
Mitchell & Brown Retravision 180 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9965 9999 10% Off
Sun City Plumbing
P.O. Box 2977, Geraldton 0429 009 656 5% off parts & labour
7 Box Street, Geraldton 9921 1700 15% of the Service Fee (first hour on site)
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
Lara Dalton MLA, Member for Geraldton 84 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9960 7961
Sandra Carr MLC, Member for Agricultural Region
MUSEUM
Unit 1 Druid’s Hall, Cnr Sanford and Durlacher Streets 9964 1001
Museum of Geraldton
2 Museum Place, Geraldton 9431 8393
*National Seniors Card ONLY 10% Off at Gift Shop
PEST CONTROL
Central Fumigation & Pest Management Services
45 Beaconsfield Road, Geraldton 9964 2133
PHOTOGRAPHY
PRINTING
Karl Monaghan Photography 76 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9921 3001
Finer Images
24 Anzac Terrace, Geraldton 9965 3060
REAL ESTATE
Geraldton Property Team
1 / 30 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9918 0809
Ray White Geraldton 1/209 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton 9965 7600
Red Earth Residential 32 Boronia Avenue, Geraldton 0466 791 665
*WA & Nationals Seniors Cards ONLY
REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENTS
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
Axis Autos
VEHICLES & SERVICES
284 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 9921 2411 10% Off Labour - FREE Battery Test
Country Time Caravans
52 Flores Road, Geraldton 9964 4224
Drennan O’Malley Motors
Please ask about 5 - 10% on selected products
Mach 1 Auto One Geraldton
78 Chapman Road, Geraldton 9921 1739 Ask about discounts
78 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
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
Friends of Geraldton Gardens Inc
New members and volunteers welcome.
Follow us on Facebook: Froggs Inc.
0431 243 882
Geraldton Regional Herbarium
Maitland Park – Botanical Garden of Midwest native flora
Open most Wednesday 10.30am to 3.00pm.
Dept Biodiversity, Conservations & Attractions Depot, 11 Allen Street, Geraldton
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
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. 9956 6670 (Visitor Centre)
E: admin@geraldtonvoluntarytourguides.org.au
Greenough Museum and Gardens
4 Phillips Road, Greenough
Tuesday to Sunday 8.30am - 3.00pm. 9926 1890
HISTORICAL MILITARY
Geraldton
Birdwood Military Museum Society Inc.
Birdwood House, Cnr Chapman Road and Forrest Street
Friday 5.00pm - late.
HISTORY
Monday and Thursday 10.00am - 2pm.
Sunday 12.00pm - 3.00pm or by appointment. 9964 1520
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
0408 485 021
Veteran
Geraldton
Geraldton Bridge Club
Eighth Street, Geraldton
Monday, Thursday and Saturday 1.00pm. Lessons Wednesday 9.00am.
0400 486 684
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
0428 648 694
SOCIAL
Soroptimists International of The Midwest
Geraldton Cultural Trust, 321 Marine Terrace, Geraldton 4th Tuesday monthly at 7.00pm.
Geraldton & Districts Seniors Action Group Inc
QEII Seniors and Community Centre, 88 Durlacher Street
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).
0427 869 786
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. Bingo 2nd Thursday monthly 10.30pm.
0439 907 455
Geraldton University of 3rd Age
QEII Seniors and Community Centre, 88 Durlacher Street
Birdwood House, Cnr Chapman Road and Forrest Street 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly at 1.30pm.
0498 162 774
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
RSL Hall, Birdwood House, 46 Chapman Road
1st Wednesday monthly (except January). 9.30am for a 9.45am start.
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
3rd Thursday monthly at 9.30am. 9921 3250
Geraldton Cultural Trust, 321 Marine Terrace, Geraldton
SPORT
The Menshed, Geraldton Inc.
Cnr Augustus and Gregory Streets, Geraldton Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm. Community workshop. Meeting place for a cuppa and chat. 9960 7439 or 0412 774 190
Geraldton Croquet Club
0407 196 621 (Coach)
Cnr Maitland and Carson Streets, Geraldton Monday 9.00am, Tuesday 2.00pm, Wednesday 4.00pm, Friday 2.00pm, Saturday 2.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm. Men and women, any age can play.
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.
CWA Hall, Walkaway
Drop in every Monday from 1.00pm. 0481 397 601
CWA - Country Women’s Association Walkaway
2nd Thursday monthly at 9.30am.
Craft Day 4th Wednesday monthly at 9.30am. 9964 4977
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)
Become a volunteer radio operator - free training. 9964 3543
SUPPORT SERVICES
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
Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton
USEFUL NUMBERS