Older people
Information, resources and services to support older people in our community.
Ageing in Australia can and should be a time of possibility, opportunity and influence. Older people play a vital role in the Sunshine Coast community. Council recognises and respects the significant contribution older people make to the region.
Healthy Sunshine Coast has a large variety of health and wellbeing activities that are suitable for older people.
Check out the health and wellbeing activities.
Healthy Ageing Forum - Fuelling Resilience: Frailty Prevention & Management
Healthy Sunshine Coast is proud to partner with UniSC, Country to Coast QLD, Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Healthy Ageing Partnerships and commlink to offer an amazing Healthy Ageing Forum titled Fuelling Resilience: Frailty Prevention & Management.
Join us at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) on Thursday 26 June 9.00am to 12.00pm for a day of inspiration and learning focused on frailty prevention and healthy ageing.
Hear from leading experts, explore practical strategies to build resilience as we
grow older, and connect with others who share a passion for ageing well.
This in-person event is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and
walk away with valuable insights to support healthy ageing.
Don’t miss it!
Cost is only $10 which includes attendance at the session, free parking and morning tea.
Details and bookings available here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/healthy-ageing-forum-fuelling-resilience-frailty-prevention-management-tickets-1377040006729
Resources
- Heart Foundation Walking offer community-based walking groups with free weekly organised walks in your local area.
- Healthy Ageing Partnerships is a Sunshine Coast collaboration that brings together older people and industry partners to share information on positive ageing activities and services.
- Access, inclusion and disability provides information on accessible recreation, tourism, transport and services, including the Accessible beach program.
- LiveUp is a national platform designed to help you reimagine, reset and reconnect with living your life to the fullest.
- Transport for older people including information support services, public transport and safety.
- Pensioner concessions for rates and pet registrations
- Queensland Government Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
- Council of the Ageing Queensland