Increasing the visibility and social connectedness of seniors in Queensland communities
Too often we hear that people feel invisible as they get older, and we want to change that – one building, bridge, or sign at a time.
More than 875,600 people who are aged 65 and older call Queensland home. With this number predicted to double by 2050, there has never been a more important time to raise the visibility and voices of people as we age in Queensland.
We thank the many councils and businesses who are showing their support by lighting up Queensland purple and pink in support of Queensland Seniors Month and orange and yellow for National Grandparents Day.
You can show your support by:
- connecting to your community by participating in events and activities.
- wearing purple.
- posting an image of yourself wearing to Facebook and tagging @qldseniorsmonth into your post
- provide your feedback and experiences with your local council.
Brisbane
| Venue | Seniors Month |
| 111 George Street, Brisbane | October 5 |
| Breakfast Creek Bridge, Newstead | October 5 |
| Brisbane City Hall | October 7 |
| Brisbane sign, South Bank Cultural Forecourt | October 1-7 |
| King George Square | October 7 |
| Kurilpa Bridge | October 30 |
| Parliament House, Brisbane | October 1-4 |
| Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane | October 5 |
| Reddacliffe Place sculptures, Brisbane | October 5 |
| Sandgate Town Hall, Brisbane | October 7 |
| South Bank Arbour, South Bank Parklands | October 1-7 |
| Story Bridge | October 5 |
| Suncorp Stadium | October 1 |
| Treasury Brisbane | October 1-6 |
| Tropical Dome, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-Tha | October 5 |
| Victoria Bridge Abutment (located at the end of South Bank Cultural Forecourt) | October 5 |
| Waterwalls, Roma Street Parkland | October 1-6 |
| Wickham Terrace car park, Architectural Wall | October 5 |
| Venue | Grandparents Day |
| Breakfast Creek Bridge, Newstead | October 29 |
| Brisbane City Hall | October 29 |
| Brisbane sign, South Bank Cultural Forecourt | October 29 |
| King George Square | October 29 |
| Kurilpa Bridge | October 29 |
| Parliament House, Brisbane | October 29 |
| Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane | October 29 |
| Reddacliffe Place sculptures, Brisbane | October 29 |
| Sandgate Town Hall, Brisbane | October 29 |
| South Bank Arbour, South Bank Parklands | October 29 |
| Story Bridge | October 29 |
| Suncorp Stadium | October 29 |
| Treasury Brisbane | October 29 |
| Tropical Dome, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha | October 29 |
| Victoria Bridge Abutment (located at the end of South Bank Cultural Forecourt) | October 29 |
| Waterwalls, Roma Street Parkland | October 29 |
| Wickham Terrace car park, Architectural Wall | October 29 |
Regional Queensland
| Venue | Seniors Month |
| Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, Goldco Coast | October 1-7 |
| 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich (new) | October 5 |
| Warwick Town Hall Clock Tower, Stanthorpe | October 1-7 |
| SDRC Stanthorpe Administration Centre (new) | October 1-7 |
| Weeroona Park, Stanthorpe (new) | October 1-7 |
| Sir Albert Abbott Administration Building, Mackay | October 1-7 |
| Bundaberg Regional Council Fig Tree Lights (new) | October 2-4 |
| Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville | October 5 |
| Central Park Boardwalk, Townsville | October 1-7 |
| George Roberts Bridge, Townsville | October 1-7 |
| Little Fletcher Bridge, Townsville | October 1-7 |
| Victoria Bridge, Townsville | October 1-7 |
| Wharton Reef Lighthouse, | October 1-7 |
| Old Magistrates Court House, Townsville | October 1-7 |
| Townsville Sign | October 1-7 |
| Flinders Square, Townsville | October 1-7 |
| Venue | Grandparents Day |
| 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich (new) | October 29 |
| Bundaberg Regional Council Fig Tree Lights (new) | October 27-29 |
| Central Park Boardwalk, Townsville | October 29 |
| Flinders Square, Townsville | October 29 |
| George Roberts Bridge, Townsville | October 29 |
| Little Fletcher Bridge, Townsville | October 29 |
| Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, Gold Coast | October 29 |
| Old Magistrates Court House, Townsville | October 29 |
| Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville | October 29 |
| SDRC Stanthorpe Administration Centre (new) | October 29 |
| Sir Albert Abbott Administration Building, Mackay | October 27 – 29 |
| Townsville Sign | October 29 |
| Victoria Bridge, Townsville | October 29 |
| Warwick Town Hall Clock Tower, Stanthorpe | October 29 |
| Weeroona Park, Stanthorpe (new) | October 29 |
| Wharton Reef Lighthouse, | October 29 |
