FEDERAL Member for Bonner Kara Cook has celebrated a successful Seniors Month across Bonner, recognising the local organisations, services and community groups helping older residents stay active, informed and connected.
Throughout October, local seniors came together for events and activities, including the Bonner Seniors Expo, which brought together 30 vendors and hundreds of visitors to share information about services and support.
Ms Cook said the strong turnout at the expo reflected the value of bringing practical information and local services together in one place.
“The Bonner Seniors Expo was a fantastic day, with hundreds of local seniors coming through the doors to connect with 30 organisations and services,” she said.
“It was wonderful to see so many people having conversations, discovering what support is available and connecting with organisations that can make a real difference in their lives.”
Seniors Month also provided an opportunity to celebrate the community groups helping older residents stay socially and physically active throughout the year.
Ms Cook joined members of Wynnum 60 and Better for its Blue Rinse Disco at the Wynnum Community Centre, highlighting the important role local groups play in creating a sense of belonging.
“Seniors Month is about celebrating the enormous contribution older Australians make to our community, but it’s also about making sure people have opportunities to stay connected and involved,” she said.
“From our Seniors Expo to the fantastic work of social groups like Wynnum 60 and Better, there are so many people and organisations across Bonner creating welcoming spaces for seniors.
“Whether it’s joining an exercise class, heading along to a community event or simply catching up with friends over a cup of tea, these connections have a real impact on people’s wellbeing.
“Every older Australian deserves to feel connected, valued and supported, and I’m incredibly proud of the strong community we have here in Bonner.”
