Walpole Community Resource Centre

29/05/2026

⛵ SOUTHERN OCEAN SAILING IS COMING TO WALPOLE!

After plenty of gentle encouragement (and maybe a few not-so-gentle requests! ), Mark has finally come in from sailing in Albany to answer my calls to bring Southern Ocean Sailing to Walpole!

We're looking at bringing Skippers Ticket training to town, making it easier for local people to gain this valuable qualification without having to travel.

If you'd be keen to complete your Skippers Ticket, please pop your name in the comments below so we can gauge interest.

Mark will be adding more information to this post soon, including what you'll need to do before the training day and what the course will involve.

Whether you're a keen fisher, boatie, or just want to build your confidence on the water, this is a fantastic opportunity right here in Walpole.

👇 Interested? Let us know in the comments below!

29/05/2026

🥣🚍 Don't Drink and Drive... Soup!

Planning on heading to the 2026 Annual Soup Day Fundraiser for Cancer Council WA at Tingledale Hall?

Why worry about driving when the Walpole Community Resource Centre can take you there and bring you home again!

For just $10 per person, hop aboard our community bus and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of homemade soups, sandwiches, cakes, great company, and fundraising for a fantastic cause.

📅 Friday 5th June
🕛 Event starts at 12 noon
🚌 Bus departs Walpole CRC at 11:15am
💲 Bus fare: $10 per person

Seats are limited, so be sure to book by 1st June.

📞 Call the CRC on 9840 1395 to reserve your seat.

Leave the driving to us and enjoy a bowl of soup, a cuppa, and a great day out with friends!

🚍

27/05/2026

Congratulations to Gary Muir on being named a winner in the WA Tiny Tourism Town Awards Local Legends category.

Anyone who knows Walpole already knows Gary is a true local legend through his incredible work with WOW Wilderness EcoCruises, sharing the beauty, stories and spirit of our region with visitors from all over the world. 🌿🚤

A huge congratulations also to Pemberton for bringing home Silver in the Tiny Tourism Town Awards, with Walpole proudly taking Bronze and Kalbarri entering the Hall of Fame with Gold. What an amazing result for regional Western Australia and proof that small towns really do make a big impact.

We are incredibly proud to see Walpole and our local tourism champions recognised on the state stage. Well done Gary now the whole of WA officially knows what we’ve known all along!

Congratulations to Pemberton and the team behind the Pemberton Visitor Centre for bringing the Silver in the Western Australia Tiny Tourism Town award home last night in Carnarvon. 🥈

With Kalbarri making the hall of fame with their gold and Walpole winning the bronze, the Southern Forests showed the rest of the state that little can still be great!

Also a massive congratulations to Gary Muir for winning the Local Legends category - He didn’t really need a gong for this as he already is! But now the State knows!

26/05/2026

New issue of Walpole Weekly (27/05/2026) available for DOWNLOAD at:
https://walpole.org.au

What's inside?
*Walpole's Morning Tea
*St John Quiz Night Success
*Walpole CRC Noticeboard
*Disco Fever hits Walpole
*Thank you Walpole Op Shop
*Letter to the Editor
*Walpole Sport

26/05/2026

💳 Got a WA Seniors Card?
Don’t miss out on the WA Seniors Cost of Living Rebate! Applications close on 31 May.
Eligible seniors may receive:
✔️ $171 for couples
✔️ $114 for singles
Need help applying? The Walpole Community Resource Centre team are happy to assist.
Pop into the centre or contact us for support 9840 1395

22/05/2026

📣 IMPORTANT AGED CARE INFORMATION SESSION – THIS TUESDAY 📣

If you, a family member, friend, neighbour, or someone you care about is receiving aged care services or may need support in the future this is a session you should not miss.

Representatives from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will be visiting the Walpole CRC this Tuesday to explain the new changes to aged care and help people understand what the reforms mean for them.

💬 They will be available to:
✔ Explain Commonwealth funded aged care services
✔ Help you understand the assessment process
✔ Answer questions about finding the right services
✔ Talk through the new Aged Care Act changes that began on 1st November 2025
✔ Provide reliable information directly from the Department

These changes are already affecting many people, so this is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, get clear information, and better understand your options moving forward.

📍 Walpole CRC – 24 Latham Avenue
📅 Tuesday 26th May 2026
⏰ 11:30am – 12:30pm

Please share this post with anyone caring for ageing parents, receiving home care, waiting for services, or wanting to understand the aged care system better.

20/05/2026

Thinking about retirement? Join us at the Walpole Community Resource Centre on Thursday 28 May for a FREE retirement seminar presented by Suzi from Services Australia. Learn more about your retirement options, superannuation, and available support services in a relaxed and informative session.
📞 Call 9840 1395 to register
☕️Free morning tea included!

20/05/2026

New issue of Walpole Weekly (20/05/2026) available for DOWNLOAD at:

https://walpole.org.au

What's inside?

Walpole CRC Noticeboard

Tool Thieved BUSTED and... Welcome to Walpole

Walpole OP Shop Supports Walpole CRC with New Photo Printer Grant

Community Bank Mount Barker Supports Walpole CRC Seniors Wellness Program

Winter Brush Pile Awareness

WA Town Takes Tidy Town Trophy

Beanstalk, a Puppet Show

19/05/2026

Don’t Forget, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is THIS THURSDAY!

Join us at the Walpole Hotel/Motel this Thursday at 11am for a beautiful community brunch hosted together with the Walpole Community Resource Centre.

There’ll be:
🍰 Delicious food
🎟 Raffles
🎁 Great prizes

For the first hour, donations will go directly to the Cancer Foundation, with donation tins available and QR code donations welcome.

Afterwards, anyone who wishes can also support our local Community Lunch/Morning Tea program, helping us continue to create connection and support within our community.

This is more than just brunch — it’s a chance to come together, catch up with friends and support causes that make a real difference.

📍 Walpole Hotel/Motel
📅 Thursday 21st May
🕚 11am start remember it’s one hour earlier than usual!

15/05/2026

☕🎗 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 🎗☕

Join the Walpole Community Resource Centre and the Walpole Hotel/Motel next Thursday at 11am for a wonderful morning of tea, treats and community connection, all while supporting the Cancer Council.

Enjoy delicious goodies, great company and help raise funds for Australians impacted by cancer.

🎟 We’ll also have raffle tickets available on the day with some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

📍 Walpole Hotel/Motel
🕚 Thursday 11 am ! Not 12 .

Bring a friend, grab a drink and be part of something special. Every dollar raised helps make a difference 💛
To Register call us at the CRC : 0480277440.