FAMILY SIZED FUN AT MSWA CAMPS As the weather warms up and people shed their layers of winter wear, the spring season brings the promise of better days to come. With WA’s COVID-19 cases on the decline, life as we know it is inching closer to what it was prior to the pandemic. Like most things, camps took a big hit this year with over 50 per cent cancelled when infection rates were on the rise and staffing numbers were diminished. The decision to withdraw camps was not taken lightly, but the risks of exposure, especially for our Clients, was a risk we weren’t willing to take. Our carers enjoying bowling as part of the Carers Retreat in Safety Bay. Following the WA Health Department’s lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, we were fortunate to organise and run two small Carers Retreats and the annual Family Camp on short notice. All camps took place in the September/October period, with the Family Camp running in the Term Three school holidays. Five families with their primary school aged children participated in the three-night camp at Woodman Point. Activities ranged from pool-noodle hockey to beach play, archery and the crowd favourite, the flying fox. Children on Family Camp enjoying beach play. The competition heats up during a game of hockey at Family Camp. VOLUNTEERS UPDATE In the last Bulletin, we called out to our readers asking if they, or someone they knew, would be interested in volunteering with us as we have a number of positions to fill. I’d like to say a big thank you to those who’ve come forward to help. However, we still have a number of opportunities to fill. If you, or someone you know, would like to be a part of the MSWA Volunteer Team, please contact Mala Padmanathan, Volunteer and Camp Coordinator on 6454 3184 or via email at Mala.Padmanathan@mswa.org.au. WOULD YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE BULLETIN ONLINE? Help us to reduce our environmental impact by going digital! Not only does this save trees and minimise our contribution to landfill, but it also allows you to better engage with our Bulletin content. Get in touch via communications@mswa.org.au to sign up to our e-magazine. Our carers head out on the water as part of the October Kilmolee Carers Retreat. WE WANT YOU! Positions available: Admin Assistants (2 positions): Kelmscott, Vasse Kitchen Assistant (2 positions): Wilson, Beechboro Activity Assistant (1 position): City Beach Gardener (2 positions): Beechboro, Hamilton Hill 32 33
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