Seniors

About Office for Seniors
Information about the department’s role in enhancing the wellbeing, participation and safety of seniors.
Positively Ageless - Queensland Seniors Strategy 2010-20
The Queensland seniors strategy is now available.
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. In 2012, Seniors Week will be celebrated from 18 to 26 August.
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
This free service assists seniors concerned about elder abuse, mistreatment or financial exploitation.
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.