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1 August, 2024
Seniors Month 2024 to shine
Seniors Month 2024 is poised to make a splash, with 115 community groups and not-for-profits sharing in $200,000 in State Government funding to host an array of exciting events.
From jazz concerts and painting classes to pickleball matches, the October celebrations are set to surpass previous years in both scale and scope.
The State Government has significantly boosted this year’s funding in response to an enthusiastic wave of interest from community organisations. Minister for Seniors Charis Mullen said this year’s Seniors Month is going to be “bigger and better than ever”, following an overwhelming response from community organisations to host events “Events encourage all generations to connect, challenge stereotypes about ageing, and celebrate older Queenslanders,” he said.
“Seniors Month is a lovely time of the year, reminding us that older Queenslanders are the heart and soul of our communities. throughout the state.”
The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland will coordinate the state-wide celebrations throughout October, themed “Love Getting Older in Queensland.”
Events will be held across the state, offering activities such as cooking workshops, family tree research lessons, personal safety sessions, cycling adventures, live concerts, a gardening competition, aqua aerobics, IT sessions and much more.
Darren Young, CEO of COTA Queensland said the events throughout will give older Queenslanders the opportunity to connect with others and embrace the things they love about getting older.
“Queensland seniors helped build and shape our state and remain the heart and soul of our communities – whether as volunteers, community leaders, or carers,” he said.
The festivities will commence on October 1, the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, and will include Grandparents Day on October 27.
