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WA Seniors Card Regional Roadshow Visits Augusta

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Friday 26th May, 10am – 11.30am in the Augusta Council Chambers

The morning consists of a 20 minute information session followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card).  Morning tea will be provided.


The presentation covers information for new members:

  • Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
  • Eligibility
  • How to apply

For current members:

  • How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
  • The Cost of Living Rebate
  • The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
  • The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
  • WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
  • How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged

RSVP to the library for seating and catering purposes. Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

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Josh Langley Talks To Parents About Happy Children, Thursday 27th April

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8 Skills that could change your child’s life for the better – insights from an award winning children’s author

Seats are still available. Thursday 27th April, 6 – 7.30pm at the Margaret River Library

This informative presentation has Josh Langley sharing what skills primary school aged kids should be learning that will have the biggest impact on their life. Josh talks about the challenges he faced growing up, how his life changed after writing his first children’s book and what he learned after spending 6 years talking to child health experts, teachers and parents about what kids really need to learn.

Josh is a motivating speaker and a child wellbeing advocate with titles including: Being you is enough; It’s ok to feel the way you do; How to be a wonder hunter: find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Light refreshments provided.

RSVP to Eventbrite here so we can save you a seat or use the Eventbrite address in your browser: https://amrlibraries-josh-langley.eventbrite.com.au

For more information contact the Library on Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

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The Three Well Known Australians Exhibition at the Margaret River Library

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The Margaret River Library welcomes the touring exhibition by Sydney artist, Martin Shaw. His painting titled ‘Three Well Known Australians’ is on display in the Library until Friday 21st April.

Martin painted the ‘Three Well Known Australians’ in 1982 and created a guessing game that has engaged generations ever since. The painting has been touring the country since 1983.

Visitors to the library are encouraged to view the painting and add their opinion on who each character in the painting represents. These lists of opinions become yearbooks that travel with the exhibition and past books are also on display.

Martin has asked a wide variety of Australians to send in letters over the years, with their suggestions of who might be represented in the painting and 36 of these letters are on display to the public. Mark McGowan and Cathy Freeman are examples of two famous people who have written letters that are currently on display.

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WA Seniors Card Regional Roadshow

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Thursday 16th March, starts at 1.30pm at Margaret River Library

The information session is 1.30 – 2pm followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. It proves to be a handy alternative to completing forms and waiting several business days. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card).  Afternoon tea will be provided.

The presentation covers information for new members:

  • Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
  • Eligibility
  • How to apply

For current members:

  • How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
  • The Cost of Living Rebate
  • The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
  • The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
  • WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
  • How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged

RSVP to the library for seating and catering purposes. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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Are you over 50 and need help with technology?

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For the second time running we are partnering with Margaret River High School to deliver the Young Mentors Program. Please register your interest to be contacted regarding dates and times the program will run.

The Be Connected Young Mentors program supports older Australians to improve their digital skills by bringing them together with young people in a mentoring capacity, to share digital skills and knowledge.

Image of an older person and a younger person in looking at a computer.

The Young Mentors are trained in how to mentor older people, then fully supervised as they deliver the weekly sessions.

The one-to-one sessions are fun, informal and tailored to cover topics older people would like to learn. Participants can use their own devices, so the new skills they learn can be put into practice straight away.

The Young Mentors program offers a wealth of benefits to all participants. Older people ­­can improve digital literacy, learn essential life skills and develop a deeper sense of community while the young mentors can develop leadership, communication, problem-solving skills… and much more.

Learning together can change lives. 

Register your interest now by contacting: abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au or contacting the library on 08 9780 5600.

The library is an accessible venue with spaces available for carers if necessary.

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Online Safety Workshop in Augusta and Margaret River

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Digital Confidence is on next week with a workshop designed to help you be safer online.

Discover some of the essentials of cyber safety:

  • How to create and remember strong passwords
  • Spot common scams like phishing
  • Safely download documents, including PDF
  • Learn about antivirus software

Margaret River Library – November 22nd, 1pm to 2:30pm

Augusta Library – November 23rd, 10am to 11:30am  – at the Augusta Council Chambers

Places are limited. To book your spot contact the Margaret River Library on ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

This workshop runs in partnership with NBN ambassador Ashley Merrett and is possible thanks to a grant from BeConnected.

The library is an accessible venue.

 

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Story Collage Workshop with Ana Brawls

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Margaret River Library – Thursday 17th November, 5.30 – 7.30pm

Join us for a fun and imaginative workshop designed to unlock the story you are trying to tell. Ana will guide you through the creative process of the story collage, both in paper and digital form. You will leave the workshop with a clearer vision and idea of the different aspects of your story.

What you need to bring:

– Bring your own tablet or laptop*
– Come prepared with information about your story (character, setting, themes, etc.)

*If you don’t have a tablet or laptop, no worries! Ana will provide materials so that you can make a story collage out of paper, magazine clippings and other bits.

RSVP to Eventbrite so we can reserve your seat at Margaret River.

Contact the library for more information on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

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Get Online Week Workshops

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This year the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries are hosting a series of special workshops for Get Online Week. The event is open to the whole community.

Thanks to a grant from GoodThings Foundation, people attending any of the workshops will be in the draw to win 1 of 3 tablets, along with 3 one-on-one tutoring sessions to help you get to know your device and improve your digital skills.

Get online week from 17 to 23 of october 2022

Using the Cloud – Explore the benefits of the cloud and how it can be used to back up and share photos and other important documents from your computer or mobile device.

Margaret RIver Library – Tuesday 18th October 1pm to 2:30pm

Augusta Library – Wednesday 19th October 10am to 11:30am

Try one thing: Apps –  Practical workshop on what is an app, how to get an app and managing apps on your phone.  Hands on experience with using library apps as examples.

Augusta Library – Thursday 20th October 10am to 11:30am

Margaret RIver Library –  Thursday  20th October 2pm to 3:30pm

To book your spot in any of the sessions above, contact the Margaret River Library on 08 9780 5600.

The libraries are an accessible venue.

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Parents as Career Coaches – event reminder

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Providing parents with the tools they need to assist in career opportunities and employability skills for children

Thursday 13th October, 6 – 7.30pm

This is an online presentation that you can watch at the Margaret River Library while enjoying light refreshments. RSVP to Eventbrite for catering purposes.

Alternatively, sign in from home on the day with this zoom invite. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89032786816) For more information contact the Library on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Aly Bannister is the author of the book titled ‘Get your rear into gear: job searching tips for career success’. She is a dynamic public speaker who will get participants motivated to get careers up and running. A copy of the book is in stock at the Margaret River Library if members would like to dip into it before the event.

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Mindful Mandala Workshop with Dawn Burke – afternoon session available

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Wednesday 19th October, 1pm – 3pm

Wednesday 19th October, 10am to 12pm (FULL)

Have you ever thought about what each of our seasons of the year mean? Are there spiritual, cultural or personal connections for you throughout the season? Do symbols, colours or smells come to mind and what they represent? Why not sit back, explore and watch your Mandala of Seasons design unfold.

All materials are provided in this free workshop, including light refreshments. Suitable for all abilities.

Please RSVP to the afternoon session as space is limited. To find out more please email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5600

 

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Contact the Libraries

Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Augusta Library

Allnutt Terrace, Augusta WA 6290
Phone: (08) 9780 5670
Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au