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Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Concert hall upgrade music to the ears
Demolition works have started for a $150 million refurbishment of the Perth Concert Hall. The southern forecourt is being demolished as part of works to 'elevate the experience for artists, audiences and the community for generations to come'. They include improved accessibility, auditorium seating and production features, a new home for the WA Symphony Orchestra, improved backstage facilities and revitalised social and event spaces. Your local paper, whenever you want it. The Perth Concert Hall was the first Australian concert venue built after World War II. The upgrades were intended to preserve the venue's distinctive and internationally renowned acoustic features. Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk said the refurbishments would benefit artists, audiences and the community for decades to come. 'The revitalised Perth Concert Hall will offer improved facilities for broader community engagement and will once again provide a home for the WA Symphony Orchestra when it reopens in 2028,' she said. The works are being funded by the State Government ($134.3m), Federal Government ($12m) and City of Perth ($4m).
West Australian
26-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Two South West organisations receive State Government funding to tackle elder abuse
Two South West community organisations, which aim to tackle elder abuse have been awarded State Government funding to host educational workshops on the issue. The Eaton Community Hive and the Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre will both receive up to $5000 to hold initiatives which raise awareness about elder abuse. Regional local governments and not-for-profit organisations across WA were invited to apply for grants to host events and activities in June in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. West Australians are being urged to 'wise up, rise up against elder abuse' by participating in information workshops, education seminars, morning teas and art projects, which give people the tools to support older people in their communities. Aged Care and Seniors Minister Simone McGurk said, 'every older Western Australian has a right to feel and be safe'. 'It is vital that as many people as possible are aware of elder abuse and the mistreatment of older people and how and where to access support and information,' Ms McGurk said. 'This grants program is designed to highlight World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in regional areas and builds on the State Government commitment to raise awareness of elder abuse and the mistreatment of older people in Western Australia.' Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns congratulated the Eaton Community Centre on receiving the grant. 'It is critically important that we continue to raise awareness of keeping our elders safe and supported and I thank the Eaton Community Hive for their continued advocacy in this area,' she said. The Eaton Community Hive will host the 'WEAAD and Life's Last Choices Forum' on June 20 at the Bunbury Geographe Seniors and Community Centre. The Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre will host the 'Knowledge is Power — World Elder Abuse Awareness Day' event at the Boyup Brook Town Hall, either on June 10 or June 24 (TBC).
West Australian
26-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Mid West, Gascoyne events to raise awareness of elder abuse throughout June
An event highlighting respect towards elders in Mullewa is one of eight across the Mid West and Gascoyne to receive State Government funding to raise awareness of elder abuse in the regions. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 aims to raise awareness of the mistreatment of elderly people as a step to help prevent it. In total, 18 organisations will receive up to $5000 to host workshops, education seminars, art projects and morning teas to get the community working together to respond to the issue. WA residents are being encouraged to 'Wise Up, Rise Up Against Elder Abuse', with the community encouraged to take action. Aged Care and Seniors Minister Simone McGurk said older Australians had the right to feel safe. 'It is vital that as many people as possible are aware of elder abuse and the mistreatment of older people, and how and where to access support and information,' she said. 'This grants program is designed to highlight World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in regional areas, and builds on the State Government commitment to raise awareness of elder abuse and the mistreatment of older people in Western Australia.' On June 13, Mullewa Community Resource Centre will host a morning tea highlighting respect for elders. On the same day, Morawa's CRC will hold a community dinner, while the Cue CRC will host a luncheon on June 16. Camps highlighting the issue have also been planned, with Yulella Aboriginal Corporation and Wattandee Littlewell Aboriginal Corporation hosting events in June. In the Gascoyne, the Shire of Carnarvon will hold various events in honour of the day, while Gnowangerup CRC and Gascoyne Community Services Aboriginal Corporation will also host sessions to educate the community.
