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23/10/2026

✨It takes a village: Supporting people living with dementia to stay at home longer. ✨

Register your interest for November 2026

Are you wanting to provide more support to someone living with dementia but you’re not sure how to help? It takes a village is an online series designed to empower and upskill carers to support a person living with dementia to remain at home for as long as possible. With a strong focus on wellbeing and self-care, carers will be equipped to navigate some of the complexities and challenges of supporting a person living with dementia.

Location: Online
When: Wednesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am AEDT
Format: Series of 4, 90 min sessions
Cost: Free

Follow the link to register.
Gympie Dementia Friendly Alliance

Join our free online series to empower carers supporting individuals with dementia, helping them stay at home longer through effective strategies and self-care practices.

21/10/2026

✨Such a valuable initiative for Healthy Ageing.✨

If you're around on the 5th November, grab a FREE ticket and come along to an information packed session.

Stay connected, discover local support and events, and learn practical tips to prepare for a safe festive season

13/10/2026

Who would you nominate? 💚

Just one week left to nominate your 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year 🏆

Do you know a local over 60 who deserves recognition for the difference they make in our community? Get your nomination in before they close!

🗓️ Nominations close: Monday, 19 October at 5pm
💻 Online nominations: gympie.qld.gov.au/seniors

Winners will be announced at the Seniors Expo on Thursday 29 October, 9am to 11.30am at The Pavilion Conference & Reception Centre!

12/10/2026

👣 Footprints Walking on Country is a FREE service coming to Gympie Nelson Reserve on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 0800-1330!
They will be at St Vincent de Paul Gympie Wednesday October 14, 2026 from 0830-1330.

Having your FREE foot health check can identify:
- changes in circulation
- loss in sensation
- pressure points that can become ulcers
- skin problems
- Gait issues

Who benefits from a foot check?
- people 50+ or if you have concerns about your feet
- people living with diabetes, pre-diabetes, Renal or Cardiac disease
- if you have not had a podiatrist check in more than a year
- Those who spend long hours on their feet
- Anyone experiencing foot discomfort and are worried about their foot health

🦶 Head down to have your complimentary foot check by qualified nursing staff.

More details: https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/trending/footprints-walking-on-country-program

07/10/2026

Thank you for having us Gympie QCWA 💕
It was a pleasure to spend the morning with you all.

Sharing our knowledge and helping people to understand the benefits of staying active and involved in our community, even when it feels hard or scary, is something we are so passionate about!

If you have a local group who would like us to break down some confusing topics about ageing we would love to be involved!
Send us a message or call us on 0428 244 211 ✨

07/10/2026

A week left to have your say!
If you don't speak up and share your experience, how can we expect better outcomes?!

Head to the post below and find the links to the surveys in the comments. 💚

Are you an older person using aged care or do you support someone who is?

We want to hear about your experiences. 💬

Your input will help inform improvements to aged care in Australia. You can take part by completing a short online survey.

Surveys are open until Wednesday 14 October.

The surveys take about 20 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and confidential.

This evaluation is conducted for us by Nous Group.

Links to the surveys are available in the comments below. 👇

For more information, contact Nous Group at [email protected]

06/10/2026

💡Did you know? 💡

That according to Dementia Australia's State and Territory Electoral Divisions Dementia Prevalence Data estimates – 2026-2054, Gympie is Ranked #12 across 93 State electorates for the prevalence of Dementia.

We can also reduce our risk factors associated with a Dementia diagnosis by up to 45%.

It may be something as simple as having your hearing checked and corrected, which can reduce your risk by 7%

Or as we age, we can reduce the risk by a further 5% by staying connected and social - meeting up with friends or having a meaningful conversation.

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia - how are you reducing your risk?

30/09/2026

We recently had the privilege of being a guest Q&A panelist at a recent Uni SC Gympie Healthy Ageing forum.

It was such a great session, and a timely reminder of why we are such huge advocates for the benefits of group sessions.

Not only do you get your therapy session in, you make friends, build social connections, reduce isolation, your motivation increases, you get feedback and encouragement from your peers, practice real world skills, build confidence, a sense of belonging, it can feel less clinical AND…
You can spread your funding further!

We are passionate about helping people prevent or delay the onset of dementia.

You can have individual goals, but it doesn’t have to be a solo journey…

29/09/2026

ℹ️ NDIS FUNDING CHANGES FROM 1 OCTOBER 2026

There is a lot of information, misinformation and uncertainty circulating about the upcoming NDIS funding changes. We know many participants, families and support providers are understandably worried about what these changes could mean for them.

So, rather than adding to the noise, we want to share the information directly from the horses mouth - The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

From 1 October 2026, changes will begin to be introduced to funding for:

• Social, Economic and Community Participation
• Improved Daily Living Skills

The changes will be introduced gradually over the next 12 months as participant plans are created, reassessed or renewed. This does not mean everyone's funding changes on 1 October.

The impact will also be different for each participant, depending on their individual plan, goals, circumstances and support needs. Some supports within these categories will not be affected by the changes.

If you're an NDIS participant, now is a good time to understand what these changes could mean for your own plan.

We recommend reading the information directly from reliable sources rather than relying on social media comments sections or information being shared second-hand.

👉 Read the full information here:
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/ndis-legislation-changes/amendments/funding-changes-for-ndis-supports?language=en

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𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘋𝘐𝘚 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘋𝘐𝘈 𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳/𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦.

28/09/2026

💛 From 1-31 October we’re celebrating older Queenslanders and their ongoing contribution to the state - whether as volunteers or in the workforce, community leaders or carers, grandparents, or advocates.

Throughout the month community groups and organisations are hosting inclusive events and activities throughout the state.

Seniors Month is all about increasing the social connectedness of older people and their communities because we all want to be:

✨Connected to our communities and the important people in our lives.
✨Cared for and supported if care and support are needed.
✨Celebrated as valued community members.

Check out the list of events in the Gympie region: https://qldseniorsmonth.org.au/events/

including the Golden Years Gala Day at the Senior Citizens Club!
Check it out, and stay connected.