News and Events

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

News, Events and Publications

Queensland Seniors Month

Get ready, Seniors Month is returning October 2025. From 1-31 October we’re celebrating older Queenslanders and their ongoing contribution to…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) which is an international day to voice opposition to the abuse of older people.

Celebrating the Heart of Communities – Celebrating Grandparents

Following the release of the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry final report on Volunteering, Council on the Ageing Queensland warmly welcomes the direction it sets: a single whole-of-government plan, stronger local volunteering hubs, faster sign-ups that recognise experience, and more portable checks to cut repeat paperwork. These reforms align closely with what we’ve advocated and will make it easier for older Queenslanders to step in and help.

Good news for volunteering in Queensland

Following the release of the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry final report on Volunteering, Council on the Ageing Queensland warmly welcomes the direction it sets: a single whole-of-government plan, stronger local volunteering hubs, faster sign-ups that recognise experience, and more portable checks to cut repeat paperwork. These reforms align closely with what we’ve advocated and will make it easier for older Queenslanders to step in and help.

Your Voice Quarterly Newsletter – September 2025

In this edition take a look at Queensland Seniors Month (1-30 October), see our advocacy work for keeping Livable Housing Design Standards, find out about our Barcoo Community discussions, learn about how we are reaching out to help prevent social isolation in regional Queensland plus meet Mark Tobin.

Queenslanders at risk of losing their right to age well at home

The Queensland Government is considering whether to step back from the Livable Housing Design Standards (LHDS) — a reform that ensures all new homes are safe, accessible, and future-ready. Without LHDS, too many Queenslanders will face homes that don’t meet basic needs as we age, expensive retrofits or premature entry into aged care, and lost independence and connection to community.
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.

Your Voice Quarterly Newsletter – July 2025

In this edition take a look at our work to support elder abuse prevention, our multiple detailed submissions to Queensland Government Inquiries and prepare for aged care reforms that have been delayed by four months. Our Chair also gives you a sneak peek at our wider community advocacy network plans

Queensland Government June 2025 Budget analysis

Many older Queenslanders have now had time to absorb the Crisafulli Government’s 2025-25 budget and some may have noticed not a lot of initiatives specifically targeting older Queenslanders.

Do we have our priorities right for Ageing Well?

Social eating is one thing from the past we really should revisit for the sake of our mental and emotional wellbeing.

Listening to Older Queenslanders — What They Told Us Matters Most

Social eating is one thing from the past we really should revisit for the sake of our mental and emotional wellbeing.
24 April 2025

Council on the Ageing Quarterly Newsletter – April 2025

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