We will be celebration Queensland Seniors’ Month (Tuesday 1 – Thursday 31 October) with a free Age-Friendly Expo on Tuesday 15 October at Merriland Hall in Atherton and regional events throughout the month. This is part of our Age-Friendly Strategy.

Seniors Safety Squad

Dates and times TBA

Seniors Safety Squad is a multi-agency disaster preparedness education program. It provides a focus on learning about natural hazards and disasters that occur in our region. It helps participants understand how TRC and other agencies respond to disasters.

Participants will gain knowledge on building their capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster events, as part of a series of interactive and fun activities.

Seniors On The Road

Dates and times TBA

We are partnering with Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Police Service to host free Seniors on the Road information sessions. This is a good opportunity to get a refresher and learn about safe driving, driving as an older person, health and driving, transition from driving, road rules and mobility scooters.

Pensioner Pre-Cyclone Clean Up

If you receive an age or disability pension and are in a kerbside collection area we’ll remove green waste, iron and general yard debris as a part of our free pre-cyclone clean up. White goods, furniture, household rubbish, car bodies and tyres are not eligible for collection.

Register at trc.qld.gov.au/cyclone-cleanup or 1300 362 242 by Friday 25 October. Collections will begin in early November.

Age-Friendly Expo

9am–1pm Tuesday 15 October at Merriland Hall in Atherton.

The free Age-Friendly Expo will include free health checks, aged care planning information and ageing support services. Learn from experts on how to age well, including legal and health services and providers, volunteering and recreation organisations. Visit one of the many local community organisations and recreational clubs at their stalls. Supporting families through the ageing process? Hear from those with lived experiences and talk to support organisations. It’s also an opportunity to come together and connect, celebrating the essential roles that older people play in our communities. Register to receive your complimentary morning tea for seniors.

Stallholder Expression of Interest Age-Friendly Expo

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We are collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 for the purpose of processing this application/request. We may use the information for the promotion of the exhibition. For this purpose, the information and your contact details may be provided to the media and other agencies who may contact you directly. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law.

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Name of person attending the expo*

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Email*

Phone*

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Street Address Address Line 2 Town Postcode

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Tell us about your organisation and/or the services you provide.

Up to 100 words.

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Certificate of Currency Public Liability*

Ensure Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is listed as an interested party. Government departments are exempt from listing TRC as an interested party.

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Other information

I agree to the conditions in the photo, filming and recording consent.

I agree to the terms and conditions for stall space.