About Us

How it all started

COTA Queensland initiated the first Queensland Seniors Week in October 1960, and it was originally known as Old people’s Week.

More than six decades on, the now Queensland Seniors Month provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, facilitate community participation, and enhance community connections, aligning with the Queensland Government’s and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland’s vision of building Age-friendly communities in Queensland.

The importance of Seniors Month

We’re committed to creating age-friendly communities, where seniors can lead healthy and productive lives and are connected, cared for and celebrated. Queensland Seniors Month is dedicated to promoting positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, facilitating community connections and celebrating older Queenslanders and their ongoing contribution to the state.
1. Connected
Connected to their communities and the important people in their lives through inclusive events and activities.
2. Cared for
Cared for and supported through the discovery of supports, services and events that contribute to physical and mental wellbeing.
3. Celebrated for the contribution
Celebrated for the valuable contribution they make to Queensland through their roles as carers, workers, volunteers and community leaders.

Shining a light on Seniors

Too often we have heard that people feel invisible as they get older, and we want to change that. One building, bridge, and sign at a time.
Find a light up near you

Who is COTA Queensland?

COTA Queensland is a for purpose registered charity.  We are committed to advancing the rights, needs, interests, and futures of people as we age.

Our vision is that ageing in Queensland is a time of possibility, opportunity and influence.

Committed to speaking out on the impact of systemic inequalities, disadvantage and discrimination to achieve our vision.

Together with older people, community organisations, service providers, peak agencies, researchers, Governments, and the COTAs around Australia, we inform and influence.

Overall we advocate through membership of advisory committees, public statements, submissions, and support programs that align with our objectives.

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Past Seniors Month Events