News and Events

We host, share and participate in statewide events that support the wellbeing of older Queenslanders. This includes Queensland Seniors Month.

Events

10 October 2025

Age Well, Stay Connected: Bringing Queensland Seniors and Communities Together

A free community gathering for seniors, families, carers, Elders, volunteers and sector professionals from government, not for profit and community organisations, including those working in aged care, health, social and support services.
12 September 2025

Energy4Seniors: Energy-smart seniors: Simple ways to cut costs at home Beenleigh Library

Join our Energy4Seniors ambassadors for a practical and empowering session to help you take control of your energy use at home.
10 September 2025

Energy4Seniors: Learn all About Smart Meters

Confused about smart meters? Do you need a hand to understand your electricity bill? You’re not alone! Find out more at this free Energy4Seniors Information Session and Workshop.
3 September 2025

Age Well, Stay Connected: Bringing Queensland Seniors and Communities Together

A free community gathering for seniors, families, carers, Elders, volunteers and sector professionals from government, not for profit and community organisations, including those working in aged care, health, social and support services.
22 August 2025

Energy4Seniors: Energy-smart seniors: Simple ways to cut costs at home Logan West Library

Join our Energy4Seniors ambassadors for a practical and empowering session to help you take control of your energy use at home.
19 August 2025

Cairns Disability Expo

Are you a person with a disability or a carer for people with a disability? If so, our Cairns LGA Aged Care Navigator team would love to meet you at this wonderful expo.
14 August 2025

Cairns Positive Ageing Expo for Seniors

Join our Cairns LGA Aged Care Navigators and our Energy4Seniors team at this one-stop event where seniors can meet service providers, businesses and community groups that focus on them. Our Energy4 Seniors Team can help you save energy and money. 
12 August 2025

Do you live in the Cairns area and have a question about Aged Care?

Join our Cairns LGA Aged Care Navigators and hear about how they can support older people who experience disability or are from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Background

Latest Newsletter

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Become a Community Advocate

Council on the Ageing Queensland is very keen to share your lived experience with older Queenslanders.

By adding your voice, you can help us advocate to governments, businesses and communities to positively influence change. Together we can make Queensland a place where older people can age with dignity, independence and purpose.

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Thank you for your interest in advocating for the rights and wellbeing of older Queenslanders.