Dates for the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival have been announced and grants are available to fund programs that help get older people out and about.
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The festival will be held from Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 24, 2024.
The $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grants Program helps organisations deliver engaging activities for people aged 60 and over to keep them active and connected to their communities.
NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison encouraged organisations and local councils to apply for the grants and plan events for seniors to enjoy across the state.
"The Seniors Festival is a wonderful time of the year, and we want to make sure older people are treated to a diverse selection of activities such as art, sport, music, technology, travel, recreation, and health," she said.
"We know connection is so important as we age, and the NSW Seniors Festival is a great way to encourage seniors to get out and meet like-minded friends in their communities, while participating in the various activities on offer."
Previous grant recipients have put on activities including dance classes, modified sports, computer classes and gardening workshops.
"The Seniors Festival celebrates the valuable contribution seniors make to families and our community as volunteers, role models and carers," minister Harrison added.
Applications for grants close on August 28, 2023. Click here for more information.
