Community organisations will soon be able to apply for a subsidy of up to $1000 to host events and activities during Queensland Seniors Week.
Funding will open on March 1, and Seniors Minister Coralee O’Rourke is encouraging eligible groups to apply.
“Seniors Week is about acknowledging and showing our respect to all our wonderful older Queenslanders,” Mrs O’Rourke said.
“That’s why we’ve invested $100,000 to ensure older people are recognised for the incredible contribution they make to Queensland.
“It’s also a great way to bring generations together to share their experiences and knowledge which aligns perfectly with this year’s theme ‘Celebrating a Queensland for ALL Ages’.”
Seniors Week will be celebrated on August 18-26.
“We are proud to support Council on the Ageing Queensland (COTA Queensland) to deliver this important awareness raising week,” Mrs O’Rourke said.
“Last year close to 16,000 Queenslanders attended 723 registered events including morning teas, bush dances, picnics, luncheons and arts workshops to celebrate Seniors Week.
“I’m really looking forward to attending an even bigger and better Seniors Week this year.”
COTA Queensland Chief Executive Mark Tucker-Evans said Seniors Week provides the opportunity for Queenslanders to explore programs and services available for seniors.
“Seniors Week helps to build and maintain strong communities through connecting people of all ages and backgrounds in the many events and activities held during the nine days, too many to fit into just one week,” he said.
Applications for subsidies close 31 March 2018.
To find out more about Queensland Seniors Week, email seniorsweek@cotaqld.org.au, visit the website or phone COTA Queensland on 1300-738-348.
To find out about support and services for seniors, visit qld.gov.au.
