09/12/2025
๐ Footsteps Fair 2025 โ A Beautiful Celebration of Our Elders ๐
It has been a fantastic year of celebration, inclusion and embracing our community here at Embrace Healthcare. One of our proudest achievements was the inaugural Footsteps Fair, delivered in partnership with Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation Pilbara at the Ngurin Cultural Centre in Roebourne on 14 November 2025.
Held during WA Seniors Week, the Fair honoured the theme Connect, Create, Celebrate and that is exactly what we did.
The day began with a warm and heartfelt Welcome to Country by Kaylene Daniel, followed by opening remarks from Sam Watadza. From the very first moment, the spirit of community, culture and connection filled the room.
Throughout the morning, Elders and community members shared stories, wisdom and laughter through informal yarning circles, strengthening cultural ties and celebrating the knowledge of our seniors.
๐ฟ Event Highlights:
โข Chair yoga, facilitated by Annmarie Kiernan, which started with a few giggles but quickly became a crowd favourite
โข The Money Game, where Elders shared memories of work, trade and how money shaped community life
โข Wellbeing checks, including blood pressure assessments and healthy ageing conversations led by our resident nurse, Kirsty Rogers
โข Creative stations, including painting and storytelling
โข A vibrant barbecue and delicious Indian dishes, with the chicken curry emerging as the clear favourite!
We extend our sincere thanks to Ngaarda Media for capturing Eldersโ stories on film and to NYFL for generously providing the venue in kind.
๐ We also gratefully acknowledge our funders Department of Communities Government of Western Australia, Advocare, and Lotterywest, whose support made this event possible.
The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, so much so that planning has already begun for an even bigger Footsteps Fair in Karratha and Roebourne in 2026.
๐ A heartfelt thank you to every Elder who shared their wisdom, every volunteer who gave their time, and every partner who contributed to making this celebration so special.
Hereโs to many more moments of connection, culture and community. Watch this space - 2026 will be even bigger!