Older people
Information, resources and services to support older people in our community.
Ageing in Australia can and should be a time of possibility, opportunity and influence. Older people play a vital role in the Sunshine Coast community. Council recognises and respects the significant contribution older people make to the region.
Healthy Sunshine Coast has a large variety of health and wellbeing activities that are suitable for older people.
Check out the health and wellbeing activities.
Healthy Ageing Forum - Creative Connections in the Biosphere: Nurturing Mind, Mood & Community in Ageing
20 November 2025 - Save the date now!
Another exciting Healthy Ageing Forum is scheduled for 20 November 2025 and this time the theme is - Creative Connections in the Biosphere: Nurturing Mind, Mood and Community in Ageing.
As we age, maintaining mental agility, emotional wellbeing, and social engagement in our local environment becomes more vital than ever.
Creative Connections in the Biosphere: Nurturing Mind, Mood & Community in Ageing is a dynamic forum that explores how creativity—in all its forms—can be a powerful tool for healthy ageing.
Bringing together health professionals, community leaders, researchers, and older adults, this event will highlight innovative approaches to supporting cognitive health, emotional resilience, and meaningful connection through the arts, storytelling, music, movement, and intergenerational activities.
Hear from health professionals and community leaders including:
- Dr Tricia King - researcher at UniSC in creative arts health, specialising in innovative approaches to enhancing older people’s wellbeing through participatory visual methodologies.
- Dr Leah Barclay - sound artist, designer and researcher at UniSC who works at the intersection of art, science and technology.
- Dr Amanda Clacy - Research, Impact and Innovation Manager at Comlink Australia who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthy ageing.
- Claire Smith - Sunshine Coast 2025 Australian of the Year, Local Hero, QLD. Claire focuses on empowering individuals to unlock their creative potential and imaginative thinking.
The event is presented in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council, Commlink, UniSC, Country to Coast Qld, Sunshine Coast Health Institute and Healthy Ageing Partnerships (HAP).
Date - Thursday 20 November 2025
Time - 9am - 12pm
Location - Sunshine Coast Health Institute, 6 Doherty St, Birtinya - PARKING IS FREE
Cost - $10 (plus booking fee) with morning tea included
Bookings - HERE
Book now, so you don’t miss out!
Resources
- Heart Foundation Walking offer community-based walking groups with free weekly organised walks in your local area.
- Healthy Ageing Partnerships is a Sunshine Coast collaboration that brings together older people and industry partners to share information on positive ageing activities and services.
- Access, inclusion and disability provides information on accessible recreation, tourism, transport and services, including the Accessible beach program.
- LiveUp is a national platform designed to help you reimagine, reset and reconnect with living your life to the fullest.
- Footprints community work with vulnerable people, including older people, those that experience disability, mental illness and those at risk of homelessness, to access government and community support services.
- Transport for older people including information support services, public transport and safety.
- Pensioner concessions for rates and pet registrations
- Queensland Government Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
- Council of the Ageing Queensland