Autumn Centre Celebrates 30 Years in the Community

It runs a range of activities including dance and fitness classes, games groups, arts, crafts and courses. There are also a range of services on offer including a library, hairdresser, café, technology support, podiatry, a dining room service with takeaway meals, as well as several wellbeing services such as physiotherapy, massage and Bowen Therapy.    

During the event members enjoyed a special 30th birthday morning tea, sharing memories from years gone by. Laurie Smith OAM, who was Mayor at the time the City opened the facility, said it had become known as one of the best in Western Australia. 

Long term member Phyl Smith, who is now 95 years old, was among some of the first residents to become a member when it opened 30 years ago. She said that over the years the centre had become a haven for her, and she’d been fortunate to meet a lot of friends and create some great memories.  

City of Rockingham Mayor Deb Hamblin thanked the community for its support of the Autumn Centre over the years.   

“Since opening in 1993 the Autumn Centre has grown to have nearly 1,900 members, and we are proud that is has become one of the most popular facilities in the community,” Mayor Hamblin said. 

Earlier this year the City held events to recognise milestones at Rockingham Aquatic Centre (50 years) and Aqua Jetty (20 years). In late 2023 the City will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mike Barnett Sports Complex in the community. 

For more information on the Autumn Centre or to find out how to become a member visit Autumn Centre. 

Main image: Phyl Smith, flanked by Laurie Smith OAM and other Autumn Centre members, cut the cake at the facility's 30th birthday celebration. Pictures: City of Rockingham.