Seniors

• About Office for Seniors

  Information about the department’s role in enhancing the wellbeing, participation and safety of seniors.

• Important information for Queensland Seniors

  The number of Queenslanders aged 65 years and over is projected to more than double in the next 15 years and the number of people in this age group from non-English speaking backgrounds is growing faster than the general population.

• Seniors Week

  Seniors Week is an opportunity for Queenslanders of all ages to join together and celebrate the valuable contributions of seniors.

• Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors

  The Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors recognise the contribution of volunteers over 60 years of age.

• Seniors support initiatives

  The department funds a number of initiatives to promote the wellbeing, participation and safety of seniors.

• Seniors Card

  For Seniors: apply, replace, change details, upgrade or cancel a card. For businesses: promotional opportunities, register your business.

• Seniors Legal and Support Service

  An overview of the seniors legal and support service and elder abuse.

• Cross Government Project to Reduce Social Isolation of Older People

  Social isolation can be described as a low level of interaction with others combined with the experience of loneliness. It is a serious issue for seniors because of the detrimental impact it can have on health and wellbeing.

• Contacts for seniors

  Contacts for seniors.

• Publications and resources

  Publications and resources.