WA Seniors Awards

Anne Moore has dedicated more than 30 years as CEO of the Lucy Saw Association, transforming a small local refuge into a multi-site service supporting thousands of women and children escaping family violence, including older women who often face unique vulnerabilities. 

As a senior leader herself, Anne is a trailblazer who demonstrates that older women can drive reform, shape policy, and deliver life-saving programs. 

Her tireless advocacy, compassion, and expertise have saved lives, empowered women of all ages to rebuild with dignity, and created a lasting legacy of safety, strength, and community care.

Elizabeth Smith has dedicated over 30 years to strengthening the Pilbara community, with a lifelong commitment to supporting Elders, families, and cultural traditions. 

Most notably, she leads the annual Elders’ Birthday Celebration in Roebourne, a much-loved community event she has sustained for more than three decades, now drawing over 300 people to honour Elders past and present. 

Alongside this, Elizabeth continues to champion projects such as the Mingullatharndo community nursery and church-based initiatives, ensuring older people live with dignity, connection, and cultural pride while inspiring younger generations to carry these values forward.

Val and Kathy’s Crafty Kitchen, founded at the request of Ngarluma Elders eight years ago, has grown to a vibrant program bringing together up to 40 community members for cultural, creative, and on-country activities. 

Entirely volunteer-led, it provides a safe and inclusive space that reduces isolation, supports healing, and strengthens intergenerational and cultural connections. 

Val and Kathy go above and beyond just crafts by funding food, transport, and supplies themselves and stepping up in times of crisis - organising welfare packs, delivering essentials during cyclones, and supporting families through grief and hardship.

The City of Vincent’s What’s on for Seniors program offers a diverse range of activities and workshops designed to support healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives for older residents, including those from CALD, Aboriginal, disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities. 

Guided by community consultation, the program addresses priorities such as physical health, mental wellbeing, safety, accessibility, and social connection through initiatives ranging from fitness and creative workshops to intergenerational events and digital literacy sessions. 

By co-designing with seniors and delivering inclusive, low-cost and accessible programs, the City ensures older residents feel valued, empowered, and able to fully participate in community life.

Christine Young is a visionary advocate whose leadership has advanced age-friendly practices across Western Australia, from pioneering the Age-Friendly Communities framework at the City of Melville to chairing the LG Professionals WA Age-Friendly Communities Network. 

Christine has been instrumental in delivering initiatives that have improved inclusion and services for older Western Australians. 

With influence reaching from local councils to the global stage as a Director of the International Federation on Ageing, Christine exemplifies inclusive, innovative leadership that continues to transform ageing communities.