Redlands Coast Seniors Month Funding Program 2024
The Redlands Coast Seniors Month Funding Program aims to provide opportunities for older residents to connect with each other and the community by funding community-based events and activities that are culturally inclusive, intergenerational or lifestyle focused.
The program aligns with the Queensland Seniors Month 2024 theme, "Love Getting Older in Queensland". It promotes positive attitudes toward older people and aging, provides opportunities for community participation to strengthen connections, and celebrates the ongoing contributions of older Queenslanders as volunteers, workers, community leaders, carers, grandparents, and advocates.
Queensland Seniors Month will be held in October beginning on the United Nations International Day of Older Persons and including the celebration of National Grandparents Day on Sunday 27 October 2024.
Available funding
Funding from $500 up to $2,000 per application is available to deliver a project in October 2024 as part of Redlands Coast Seniors Month.
When can I apply?
Applications open 8am 10 June 2024 and close 5pm 7 July 2024.
How can I apply?
It is important to read the funding guidelines before applying for essential information on eligibility and application requirements.
Applications must be completed online via Redlands Coast Senior Month Funding Application
If your organisation requires an Auspice, please submit Auspice Agreement with your application.
Redlands Coast Age-friendly Action Plan
Redland City Council is committed to supporting our residents to age well. The Redlands Coast Age-friendly Action Plan 2021-2026 is a five-year action plan based on the World Health Organisation's Age-friendly cities model. This plan provides a way forward for Council, the community and the Government to work together to ensure that ageing on Redlands Coast is a positive experience, and people of all ages are valued and can live active fulfilling lives.
Activities and events
Each week there are many activities available for older adults on Redlands Coast:
- What's On Calendar
- Redland Performing Arts Centre
- Redland Art Gallery
- Redland City Council Libraries
- Walking and cycling routes
The following organisations specifically offer activities and educational opportunities for older people:
Assistance for older adults
Older adults may be eligible to access the following services:
- Home maintenance and modifications
- Rates concessions
- Pensioners concessions for rates
- Water services concessions
Information and education
Information for older adults, their families and carers can be accessed:
Volunteering
Council offers volunteering opportunities for older people. Please contact the following if you are interested in volunteering:
- Volunteer for Redland Animal Shelter
- Volunteer for Community Bushcare
- Volunteer for Wildlife Rescue
- Volunteer for Redland Art Gallery
- Volunteer for Citizen Science
For more information contact the Community Development team on (07) 3829 8999 or email: agefriendly@redland.qld.gov.au.