Older persons' awards

Several Ettalong Beach Senior Citizens Centre members have received Recognition Awards as part of International Day of Older Persons on October 1.

Ettalong Beach members Mr Ronald McDonald, Ms Rose Kinney, Ms Dulcie McKeown, Ms Margaret Bailee, Ms Jean Sercombe, Ms Esma Richards, Mr Jack Byfield and Ms Noelene Toms were recognised for their contribution to the Peninsula community.

The Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre engages in many activities for its members including computer courses, painting, indoor bowls, Latin American dancing, yoga and line dancing.

Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal said she was delighted to be able to present the awards of recognition to such valuable community members.

"This award recognises the enriching contribution older Australians make to our local community," Ms Neal said.

International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to recognise the contributions older Australians make to their families and communities and to encourage participation by older people in community activities, according to the Department of Health and Ageing website.

Press release, 1 Oct 2008 Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson Website, 21 Oct 2008 Department of Health and Ageing