Older people

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.

Seniors Month

October is Seniors Month when older Queenslanders are celebrated for their ongoing contribution to the state.

Throughout the month community groups and organisations are hosting inclusive events and activities throughout the state.

Seniors Month is all about increasing the social connectedness of older people and their communities because we all want to be:

• Connected to our communities and the important people in our lives.
• Cared for and supported if care and support are needed.
• Celebrated as valued community members.

Healthy Sunshine Coast  has a large variety of health and wellbeing activities during this period, and beyond, that are suitable for older people.

Check out the health and wellbeing activities HERE.

Also celebrate your journey and the people in your life with a number of events at Libraries.

Check out the Libraries events HERE.

 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.
• 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