WA Seniors Week: November 6 – 13 VOLUNTEERING is playing an increasingly important role in the lives of seniors, whether  as a participant or recipient. Marlene Oostryck, who set up the Fremantle Volunteer Service after retiring and finding herself at a loose end, says the more the issue is researched, the more benefits are uncovered.…

Welcome to a world of difference with Silversea Cruising. Everything is taken care of – there’s no lugging of heavy cases, getting lost without a map, or wondering how much to tip your waiter. With gracious finishing touches and little surprises, what you want is often in place before you’ve even thought of it yourself. Silversea…

Spring Sale at David Giles Art Studios David Giles Art Studios are holding their annual Spring Sale, kicking off with a Grand Sale Opening at Studio Ten and Studio Eleven this Sunday 2 October from 1-4pm. You can pick up some fabulous bargains, with up to 60% off original paintings, prints, fashion, jewellery and gifts.…

A smorgasbord of local eats and spring treats are being dished up as a part of the menu for this month’s BeauVine Food and Wine Festival. The menu, featuring a hand-picked selection of Perth’s best and most popular eateries, promotes fresh and delicious dishes with flavours of the season. Punters can expect taste buds to be tantalised with…

Nationally registered training organisation Education Training and Employment Australia (ETEA) opened its doors in WA three years ago. Within this short period of time, it has gained an excellent reputation for delivering quality education and training courses. Whether you are looking at starting a new career, furthering your skills in your current field, or upgrading…

CARERS WEEK 2016: Sunday 16th October to Saturday 22nd October 2016 UNPAID carers provide 1.9 billion hours of care every year, saving the Australian government an estimated $60.3 billion – roughly the annual cost of the age pension. “That’s over $1 billion per week, Carers WA CEO Paul Coates says. “Without unpaid carers, aged care and…

CARERS WEEK 2016: Sunday 16th October to Saturday 22nd October 2016 BABY boomers are predicted to have a huge impact on aged care over the next 20 years, with demand set to shift from care homes to in-home care. “Home support is a critical part of the health and social care system,” 360 Medical senior coordinator…

CARERS WEEK 2016: Sunday 16th October to Saturday 22nd October 2016 JUMPING in your car or on a bus for a medical appointment is something most people take for granted. But for many transport can be a challenge. Launched last year St John’s Community Transport Service fills a void, providing vital transport, and a friendly driver.…

Sail away with me Orbit World Travel has been in the cruise industry for over 20 years. All consultants are Cruise Accredited or hold a Masters in Cruising. Many of Orbit’s consultants have been on multiple cruises, whether it be on smaller boutique lines right through to the magnificent 5-star Seabourn and Silversea ships. Cruising is…

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 8-15 OCTOBER 2016 A BLACK dog on your back as a metaphor for depression was popularised by Britain’s war-time prime minister Winston Churchill. Now Fremantle local Massimo Iusitini is helping people take the black dog off their back and onto a leash with his Black Dog on a Lead walk around Bibra…