The Victorian Seniors Festival is a major state-wide festival for and involving seniors. The festival runs from 1–31 October every year, with free and low-cost events right across Victoria.
Victoria’s largest seniors’ festival is returning from 1–31 October 2024, with thousands of opportunities for older Victorians to participate in free, low-cost entertainment and events across the state. Over 2,000 events celebrating older Victorians will be delivered by the Victorian Government, all 79 local councils, community and cultural organisations, and commercial partners. Major events will include Celebration Day at Fed Square, the Melbourne Town Hall Dance, the Aged Care Tour, and the Country Concerts. The theme this year is – ‘Explore. Engage. Evolve.’ – encouraging older Victorians to stay curious and connected by exploring new activities, meeting new people, and changing how we think of ageing.
Victorian Senior of the Year Awards
The Festival also includes the annual Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. These awards acknowledge older Victorians who volunteer to assist, support, and encourage others. It is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize their contributions to the community. For more information visit the Awards page.
Some useful links for the seniors:
Mathieu Bertrand article on Carer’s Circle Four benefits of companionship for seniors – https://carerscircle.com.au/2021/12/02/four-benefits-of-companionship-for-seniors/
Rachel Climie and Erin Howden on Carer’s Circle For older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is extra important – here’s how – https://carerscircle.com.au/2020/04/07/for-older-people-and-those-with-chronic-health-conditions-staying-active-at-home-is-extra-important-heres-how/
Jenny Waycott on Carer’s Circle Connecting online can help prevent social isolation in older people – https://carerscircle.com.au/2020/04/10/connecting-online-can-help-prevent-social-isolation-in-older-people/
Carer’s Circle on Bed rest in hospital can be bad for you. Here’s what nurses say would help get patients moving – https://carerscircle.com.au/2021/08/17/bed-rest-in-hospital-can-be-bad-for-you-heres-what-nurses-say-would-help-get-patients-moving/
