The Victorian Seniors Festival is back bigger and better in its 40th year, with a $400,000 funding boost from the Victorian Government announced today.
Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Colin Brooks said the 2022 Seniors Festival will feature live and online events, including concerts, dances, sport, the arts, history talks and tours.
“Victoria’s seniors make an invaluable contribution to our community – and the seniors festival is a chance to say thank you for all they do,” said Mr Brooks.
“Whether online or in-person, the month-long festival provides senior Victorians with opportunities to get involved, meet new people, learn new skills, or just enjoy the entertainment.”
Victoria is home to more than 1.5 million older Victorians and this year 79 local councils, businesses and community and cultural organisations will help deliver activities in every corner of the state, the Minister said.
The festival’s theme – Takin’ it easy – focuses on presenting accessible and comfortable spaces, both live and online, to ensure seniors feel relaxed to participate and ease back into events.
This year’s events will include online and radio programs, as well as First Nations performances and entertainment from multicultural artists.
The Country Concert series will take the festival fun on the road to 26 regional towns and the Aged Care Tour will entertain aged care residents with music and magicians from September to December.
To ensure older Victorians can make the most of the Festival, Victorian Seniors Card holders can access free travel on public transport services from 2 to 9 October – including on V/Line.
For V/Line trips that require a reservation, bookings open on Tuesday 6 September. More information here: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/free-travel
Information programs can be found at Coles stores, local councils, libraries and community organisations, or the online calendar at seniorsonline vic.gov.au/festival.
