SENIORS CHAMPION AWARD

Westscheme and Council on the Ageing (COTA WA) recognise the significant contribution that individuals in the Western Australian community make towards advancing the lifestyle for seniors. The Westscheme/COTA Seniors Champion Award acknowledges the dedication of a person who has worked to make a better future for seniors and is open to individuals of any age.

The Westscheme/COTA Seniors Champion Award along with many other community awards was presented at the Seniors Week Awards Ceremony on Sunday 25 October 2009.

Minister for Child Protection; Community Service; Seniors and Volunteering, Robyn McSweeney MLC, and Westscheme's Client Service Manager, Christina Camacho, warmly congratulated the Westscheme/COTA Seniors Champions - Quentin Smythe and Judith Treby, along with many other community award winners.

The Westscheme/COTA Seniors Champion

Quentin Smythe and Judith Treby are the proprietors of Have a Go News, a free newspaper for over 45s, which was launched in 1991. Through the newspaper and community work, the pair encourages participation in various social, arts and recreation programs to promote a more active and healthy lifestyle among seniors. Their enthusiasm has been contagious over the years and never waned. As editor of Have a Go News, Judith has never been afraid to tackle the hard or sensitive issues and the pair continue to inform and advocate for seniors on a daily basis.

Above: The Westscheme/COTA Seniors Champions - Quentin Smythe and Judith Treby and Westscheme's Client Service Manager, Christina Camacho.

Congratulations to the many inspiring finalists who are helping to raise the standard of living for seniors in Western Australia.

An initiative by The Department for Communities, Seniors Week is a time for Western Australians to acknowledge and thank seniors for their ongoing commitment and contributions to communities and families.