Our community and family

Not surprisingly half of the respondents to my survey were retirees.

The challenge moving forward will be to retain these elders in our community, especially as we recognise the benefits of  embracing the extended family. I know of at least a dozen families who have moved to this area to be near their parents. It certainly played a key role in my decision to move here.

To retain our elders we need more medical facilities and retirement housing solutions which thankfully the shire has earmarked as a key strategic project for the future. I agree it is certainly a worthwhile goal for our residents and surrounding regions as we offer the perfect downsizing retirement option. 

For many residents they go to perth as little as possible - if we can minimise the trips for routine medical requirements all the better.  Let us celebrate and welcome our new arrivals Dentist, Pathology and hope this is the start of a long list of services coming to our community.