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1 October, 2024
Senior groups get a funding boost
Seniors Month in Queensland will feature a record-breaking 115 community groups and not-for-profits, sharing $200,000 to host a wide range of events and activities.
The month-long celebration will include jazz concerts, pickleball matches, seniors expos and cycling adventures, among other activities.
Funded by the state government and coordinated by COTA Queensland, the festivities will promote positive attitudes towards ageing and celebrate the contributions of older Queenslanders to our community.
Events will take place across the state, from Mareeba to Mudgeeraba, with activities such as cooking workshops, family tree research lessons, and personal safety sessions.
Seniors Month kicks off on October 1, coinciding with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, and will include Grandparents Day on October 27.
The funding boost follows last year’s funding of $136,310 shared among 80 groups.
Queensland Minister for Seniors, Charis Mullen, said this year’s Seniors Month will be bigger and better than ever.
“I’m so pleased to announce 115 organisations will receive a share of $200,000 to host events that encourage all generations to connect, challenge stereotypes about ageing, and celebrate older Queenslanders,” she said.
“The calendar of events in October will be full of fun and interesting activities, including live concerts, a gardening competition, aqua aerobics, IT sessions and much more.”
Council on the Ageing Queensland (COTAQ) CEO, Darren Young, said the organisation was pleased to partner with the state government for this year’s Seniors Month.
“Queensland seniors helped build and shape our state and remain the heart and soul of our communities – whether as volunteers or in the workforce, community leaders or carers, grandparents or advocates,” he said.
“Events throughout October will give older Queenslanders the opportunity to connect with other seniors and their communities and to embrace the things they love about getting older in Queensland.
“I hope all older Queenslanders will join the celebrations, connect with others and celebrate their shared interests and passions through events and activities being held throughout the state.”
