Seniors Card - Do you qualify?

You know, I have been called a senior at work in the past, and yet I do not feel that old. Although, I feel quite young myself. So, I am forwarding & extending details for people, who may not know that they qualify for the Seniors Card. This is a NSW Government initiative, which has been around for a while.

The Seniors card honors yourself as an elderly member of our community and allows you to  have discounts on  quite a few things, that may help the cost of living go down. This is especially so true, if you are retired, after years and years of work and thus your income is reduced.

 if you know of someone that has qualified - then help them out as well. Would like to here from yourselves, even if you are using this card already and how beneficial is it to you, if it is. 

Seniors Card Information Click here

2020 NSW Senior Festival Grants Program

The Grants Program provides $200,000 in seed funding to organisations and councils to run local festival events and activities that provide opportunities for people over 60 to remain active, healthy, engaged and contributing to their local communities. NSW Seniors Festival Grants support a range of programs and events, for example:

• Events offering access to expert advice, information, tools and resources
• Free samples of activities during NSW Seniors Festival
• Opportunities to connect seniors with local organisations and services
• Outdoor and physically active workshops

Applications can be for small scale, multiple and larger activities throughout the NSW Seniors Festival.

Applications close: 9 August 2019.

More information and application

Contact: NSWSeniorsFestival@facs.nsw.gov.au

Celebrating Seniors Week - Willmot's Community Plant Give Away

Blacktown City Council - Media Release - It’s Time To Love Your Life At The Seniors Festival

7 February 2019

The annual New South Wales Seniors Festival (13 – 24

February) is a great opportunity for the Blacktown City

community to acknowledge the contribution that seniors

make to our community.

Blacktown City Mayor, Stephen Bali MP said the theme for

2019’s Seniors Festival, Love your life!, is a reminder that

there is so much to love and enjoy at any age.

“It might be an aqua aerobics class, joining a knitting group,

doing a yoga class, taking part in a community brunch, 

becoming tech savvy or learning new cooking skills - there is

something to suit all tastes,” Mayor Bali said.

“The theme focuses on the importance of taking the time to

take on a new experience - whether it’s learning to love 

technology, love water activities, love cooking or find the 

love for arts and crafts.

“This year’s Festival challenges our seniors to find new

things to love and to discover new experiences to enjoy.

“In Blacktown City we have more than 68,400 residents aged

over 55, with more than 34,700 over the age of 65,” Mayor

Bali said.

“Our older residents make a truly valuable contribution as

part of our community and the Seniors Festival is an

opportunity to recognise all they’ve done for Blacktown City.”

Blacktown City Council will celebrate active, healthy and

independent ageing as part of Seniors Festival and the 

program will be jam packed with free activities designed

especially for seniors.

“I am proud of the range of activities Blacktown City hosts

during the Festival, and  almost all are free” Mayor Bali said.

To access a Blacktown City Seniors Festival Program,

contact Council on 9839 6000 or download a program by

visiting Council’s website www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Seniors from the Mount Druitt Senior Citizens Club take part in indoor bowls (above) and line dancing (below). 

Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Do More At Blacktown Seniors’ Festival

MEDIA RELEASE

20 March 2018

The annual New South Wales Seniors’ Festival (4 – 15 April) is a great opportunity for the Blacktown City community to acknowledge the contribution that senior citizens make to our community.

Blacktown City Mayor, Stephen Bali MP said the theme for 2018’s Seniors’ Festival, So Let’s Do More Together, is a reminder to share your time with friends, family and others.

Whether it be getting active in an Aqua Aerobics class, joining a knitting group, taking part in a story telling session, becoming tech savvy or learning new cooking skills, there is something to suit all tastes.

“The theme focuses on the importance of allowing time in your life for new experiences and those experiences are often most enjoyable when you spend it with the people around you.

“Approximately 68,469 people are aged over 55 in Blacktown City and this number is expected to grow to 114,046 in 2036,” Mayor Bali said.

“The older residents of Blacktown City are a valuable part of our community and this Festival is an opportunity to recognise all they’ve done for Blacktown City.”

Blacktown City Council will celebrate active, healthy and independent ageing as part of Seniors Festival and the program will be jam packed with free activities designed especially for seniors.

“I am proud of the range of activities Blacktown City hosts during the Festival which almost all are free” Mayor Bali said.

“With so many activities on offer it will be an excuse for families and friends to come together, build friendship and support each other.”

To access a Blacktown City Seniors Festival Program, contact Council on 9839 6000 or download a program by visiting Council’s websitewww.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Blacktown City Council - Media Re;ease -Seniors Celebrate Christmas

MEDIA RELEASE

5 December 2017

More than 300 people gathered to celebrate the festive season at the Blacktown City Seniors Christmas Luncheon at Bowman Hall on Wednesday, 29 November.

The celebration was organised by the Blacktown City Rotary and Inner Wheel clubs, and supported by Blacktown City Council.

Guests from various aged care homes across the city enjoyed entertainment by popular rock band Leather and Lace.

Dance students from Mitchell High School also performed.

Event organiser Ellen Long said the Blacktown City Seniors Christmas Lunch had been running for 25 years.

“Many years ago I decided to organise a Christmas party for all the ladies and gentlemen who live in local nursing homes,” she said.

“The event has grown and grown into what it is today.

“Every year it gives so much pleasure to so many people, and that is so important.”

Mayor of Blacktown City Stephen Bali MP said he was honoured to meet guests, including former Member for Greenway, Frank Mossfield, and centenarian Erna Schweiberer. 

Ms Schweiberer, from St Hedwig Village in Blacktown, will celebrate her 103^rd birthday on Thursday, 7 December. 

She was born in Zurich in 1914, the same year war broke out in Europe, and lived in London and Wales before migrating to Australia in 1974. 

Mayor Bali said he was thrilled to wish Mrs Schweiberer an early happy birthday at the seniors Christmas party.

“I had a fantastic time celebrating the festive season with Blacktown seniors such as Erna,” Mayor Bali said.

“I congratulate Ellen Long and all the volunteers who helped make the day a big success. 

“Blacktown seniors are a vital part of our community and it is people like Ellen who make the City the great place that it is.”

Bob Vincent from Rotary Club of Blacktown City, event founder Ellen Long and Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali enjoy the Blacktown City Seniors Christmas Luncheon.

Mayor Stephen Bali and centenarian Erna Schweiberer.