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Seniors Festival

The Victorian Seniors Festival is a state-wide celebration for seniors that's been running for over 40 years. It offers plenty of activities and events for older Victorians to get involved and stay connected with their community. For the month of October, Seniors are also able to travel for free on all public transport, simply show your Victorian Seniors Card to the conductor or bus driver if you’re travelling on services that don’t use myki.

In Wellington Shire, the festival runs throughout October with free or low cost events. Local seniors can enjoy art exhibitions, live entertainment, social gatherings, wellness activities, and helpful information sessions on healthy ageing. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Connect, Create and Celebrate’, encouraging older Victorians to stay curious and connected by exploring new social, cultural and community activities, meeting new people and changing how we think about ageing.

A calendar of events available across all of Victoria will be available soon on the Victorian Seniors Festival webpage.

Below are the four key events in Wellington Shire:

Seniors Community Expo

Monday 6th October, 10am – 2pm, Gippsland Regional Sports Centre

This expo event aims to be a great “one stop shop” for all Seniors in our community and a wonderful platform for our local groups and organisations to showcase their programs and services available.
We have established a list of stall holders ranging from health and allied services, health checks, local sporting and recreational groups, aged care and community service providers, community and charitable groups and more. There will be buses available from towns in Wellington Shire, please contact positiveageing@wellington.vic.gov.au if you need help with transportion to the event.

This event is free to attend and requires no registration.

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Country Concert

Friday 10th October, 1:30pm, The Wedge

One of Australia’s favourite ladies, Wendy Stapleton has a brand new show featuring all her favourite songs from the great female artists of the Swinging Sixties. From the USA, England and Australia, artists like “The Chiffons”, “The Crystals”, “The Ronettes”, “The Shirelles” and many more.
Wendy has had an amazing career combining her theatre and singing careers right across Australia. The Swinging Sixties is the latest in a series of shows, that is not to be missed. Along with her musicians and back-up singers, Wendy promises a night full of great memories, singing and dancing.

Tickets $5 – Tickets available from 26th August (link available closer to the date).

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Dance through the decades

Tuesday 14th October, 10am – 12pm, Gippsland Regional Sports Centre

Enjoy music from the 1950s through to today, with a DJ playing classic hits to get you moving.
There will be snacks, board games and decorations to bring the dance to life. Whether you want to dance, play a game or just relax with friends, this event offers something for everyone.

Free event – bookings required (link will become available closer to the date).

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Seniors Festival Funding Round

This year, Wellington Shire Council is also able to run a Seniors Festival funding round for community groups.

Applications for funding are invited from the seniors' community, club, groups or organisations operating in Wellington Shire who are offering an activity catering primarily to older people to align with, and support, the Victorian Seniors Festival.

We are keen to include events that showcase positive and active ageing such as social, sporting, education, cultural, multicultural, and intergenerational events. The events must take place between Wednesday, 1 October and Friday, 31 October 2025.

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How much is available?

The total funding pool is $2000. Groups can apply for either $250 or $500 per application to assist with expenses. Only one application per group is permitted.

· Monday, 28 July 2025 - applications open.

· Sunday, 29 August 2025 - applications close.

· Week commencing 1 September 2025 - applicants advised outcome of their application. Please read the Community Funding Guidelines before applying.

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Neighbourhood Houses

Wellington Shire Neighbourhood Houses are a great starting point to learn about upcoming activities that promote friendship and learning new skills. In Wellington Shire we have 12 Neighbourhood Houses.

Visit the Neighbourhood Houses Victoria website for a list of Houses near you.

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Libraries

Wellington Shire Council Libraries run several activities that promote learning and development activities through social activities. For more information please visit our Libraries page.

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Senior Citizen Groups

A Senior Citizen Group is a type of community space where older adults can come together to participate in social, physical, emotional, and intellectual activities.

In Wellington Shire, following towns have Senior Citizens groups:

Golden/Paradise Beach 110 Meridan Road, Golden Beach. Telephone (03) 5146 3426
Heyfield 1 Davis Street, Heyfield. Telephone (03) 5148 2073
Loch Sport Loch Sport Public Hall, Loch Sport. Telephone (03) 5146 0796
Maffra Church St, Maffra. Telephone: (03) 5147 2144
Rosedale Lyons Street, Rosedale. Telephone (03) 5199 2245
Sale 37-45 Desailly Street, Sale. Telephone 0491 732 819
Seaspray 16 Davies Street, Seaspray. Telephone (03) 5140 3101
Stratford 5 Hobson Street, Stratford. Telephone (03) 5145 7107
Yarram James Street, Yarram. Telephone: 0419 506 498

Home and Community Care

Home and Community Care provides basic personal support and home maintenance to help people to live independently. It is supported by financial assistance from the Australian and Victorian governments.

Council supports the providers below to deliver these services. Further information is available by contacting these providers:

My Aged Care

My Aged Care is a Federal Government service that assist older residents over the age of 65 or their carers to link with help and support.

Upon making contact, an assessment is made on how best to support the older resident and their carer. Assessments are free of charge and help determine a person's individual care and support needs and their eligibility to support services.

For more information please visit the My Aged Care website.

Recharge Scheme - Electric Mobility Devices

Wellington Shire RECHARGE Scheme lets you recharge your electric scooter and wheelchair while you away from home.

This helps you plan your trip and you can feel more confident getting to and from your destination, knowing support is available.

For a list of recharge points please visit, Disability and Access page on Council website.

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Carer Support

Carers improve the lives of the people they care for, contribute to broader community well-being, and provide a substantial economic benefit. Carers deserve to be recognised and valued for their important role.

Council's vision is that all carers feel acknowledged within the community and supported by the services they interact with. That's why we formally recognise carers and care relationships and support the Carers Recognition Act 2012.

For further information please visit the Carer Support page of the Latrobe Community Health Service website.

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Wellington Age Friendly Strategy

The Wellington Age Friendly Strategy assists Council to implement an age-friendly approach to population ageing, as developed and encouraged by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Age-friendly Cities and Communities and the Victorian State Government, Age Friendly Victoria.

Please visit the Wellington Age Friendly Strategy page to view Wellington Shire's current Strategy.

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