What do you call your grandparents? The stories behind the names
Nan, Pop, Baba or Dido? The names we give our grandparents carry stories of family, culture and belonging. This Grandparents Day, we celebrate these connections and recognise grandparents who are raising children.
Meet Michael, Chair of CO50 Lived Experience Advisory Panel
Michael, inaugural Chair of CO50 LEAP, shares why older Queenslanders’ experiences, ideas and perspectives matter, and how their voices can help shape better decisions.
Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre
Port Douglas Community Service Network brings people together through inclusive community programs, social activities and local support services that help older people stay connected, active and engaged. The network helps reduce social isolation by fostering friendship, participation and community belonging.
Wynnum 60 & Better
Wynnum 60 & Better creates a welcoming space where people aged 60 and over can stay active, connected and engaged in their local community. Helping to reduce social isolation, the group offers social activities, outings and opportunities to build friendships, maintain independence and enjoy a strong sense of belonging.
Older Person’s Action Program (OPAP)
Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre
Encircle’s Older Persons Action Program (OPAP) connects and supports seniors in the community through social and wellbeing groups, case management and brief interventions dependent on the need of the individual.
TOMNET (The Older Men’s Network Inc.)
TOMNET provides opportunities for older men to connect, stay active and find renewed purpose in retirement through social activities, shared interests and supportive friendships. The network helps reduce social isolation by fostering a welcoming community built on mateship and belonging.