Published on Friday, 17 April 2026 at 11:00:03 AM
Members of the QEII Seniors and Community Centre’s Knitters and Crochet Group have proudly partnered with the Purple Road Project by contributing handcrafted pieces to help raise awareness of elder abuse across Western Australia.
The Purple Road Project is a community awareness project developed by Encompass Legal and Community Services and is an initiative for senior wellbeing inviting communities to create symbols of respect and support for older people in the form of handcrafted purple circles.
91视频 Mayor Jerry Clune said the QEII community embraced the opportunity to take part.
“Our Knitters and Crochet Group were immediately drawn to the message of the Purple Road Project to prevent elder abuse and celebrate the role seniors play in our lives,” he said.
“Every circle they create represents a senior in our community who deserves dignity, respect and safety.
“I commend the Knitters and Crochet Group for taking part in this worthy project and look forward to seeing what they produce.”
Over recent weeks, group members have produced dozens of beautifully crafted purple circles of varying textures, designs and patterns.
The final piece will be part of a statewide community road, with over 50 community groups taking part to reach over 100 metres worth of designed pieces.
By participating in national and state鈥憌ide awareness campaigns such as the Purple Road, the QEII Centre continues to champion the voices of seniors in the Midwest.
For more information on the Knitters and Crochet Group or to get involved, visit the 91视频 website.
The QEII Seniors and Community Centre’s participation in this project aligns with the Connected theme of the City’s Strategic Community Plan and reflects the organisation’s commitment to fostering collaborative partnerships to improve social cohesion.
Photo Caption: 91视频 Deputy Mayor Natasha Colliver, Director Community and Culture Fiona Norling, QEII Seniors Programming Officer Rosetta Finlay with Purple Road Project contributors and the final artwork.
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