REDLANDS Coast community organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding from Redland City Council to help deliver events and activities for Queensland Seniors Month in October.
The Seniors Month Funding Program is now open, with grants of up to $2000 available to support initiatives that promote positive ageing, facilitate community participation, and enhance social connections.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the program recognised the valuable role older residents played across the community.
“Seniors Month is about celebrating our older residents and recognising their ongoing contributions to the community, whether they are in the workforce, are volunteers, community leaders or advocates, and as carers and grandparents,” she said.
“Council is committed to supporting an age-friendly community where seniors can lead healthy and fulfilling lives, and where they can contribute in ways of their choosing.
“Funding initiatives that support older adults is one of the actions in Council’s Redlands Coast Age-friendly Action Plan 2021-2026.
“Events and activities funded by these grants will provide opportunities for seniors to connect, engage and participate in activities that promote health, wellbeing and social inclusion.
“The activities can be active or passive in nature and cater to both our most energetic seniors and those with limited opportunities to get out and about.”
In 2024, the program supported a variety of initiatives including a senior’s expo, arts and crafts show, health workshops and activities, chair games and pickleball sessions.
Applications for this year’s funding close at 5pm on Sunday, June 22.
For more information on the Seniors Month Funding Program, including how to apply, visit redland.qld.gov.au/seniors, email communitynetworks@redland.qld.gov.au or call 3829 8999.
