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 Workshop
Old Habits Die Hard: Lifestyle for a Healthy Future
Healthy Sunshine Coast is excited to announce we are hosting a free upcoming Healthy Ageing Workshop - Old Habits Die Hard: Lifestyle for a Healthy Future.
Imagine reducing your risk of dementia by nearly half just by tweaking your daily habits! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of brain health and explore powerful lifestyle changes that promote healthy ageing.
In this workshop, discover practical tips to build and improve habits that form the foundation of a vibrant and healthy life. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets to living your best life!
Presented by researcher Chelsea Hennessy, a PhD candidate at UniSC Thompson Institute, a hub for brain and mental health research and education. Chelsea’s research uses MRI brain imaging paired with cognitive and behavioural measures to help better understand how to support people to change their lifestyle and habits for healthy brain ageing.
REGISTER now for this FREE WORKSHOP
Day: Monday 17 February 2025
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Location: Venue 114 - Lake View Room
114 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina
Cost: Free
Registrations: Registration required.
Registrations close Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Details: Check out the details.
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