About us
NSW Seniors Week is an annual NSW Government event program presented by Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC). It is the largest celebration for seniors in the southern hemisphere. The theme, LIVE LIFE, aims to encourage seniors to actively participate in one of the 900 events taking place during Seniors Week each year.
Who attends NSW Seniors Week events?
NSW Seniors Week is a celebration for people aged 60 and older. It is also for people aged 50 and older who have a lifelong disability or people who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
What is the purpose of NSW Seniors Week?
NSW Seniors Week promotes positive attitudes towards ageing. It is a celebration of older people in regional and metropolitan NSW, acknowledging their continuing contribution to family, friends, workplaces and their communities.
Each year, seniors are encouraged to try something different, learn new skills and make new friends by participating in one of the 900 free or specially discounted events, including:
- computer training classes
- entertainment
- food and wine
- tours and visits
- health and fitness
NSW Seniors Week Ambassadors
Ambassadors are high-profile, prominent and respected figures selected each year to endorse and promote the overall objectives of NSW Seniors Week through the media and attendance at events.
Regular NSW Seniors Week events
Premier’s Gala Concerts
A highlight of NSW Seniors Week is the Premier’s Gala Concerts. More than 30,000 seniors are entertained each year by Australia’s leading talent.
NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards
The annual NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards recognise seniors across the state for their contribution to the development of the community and for their leadership and initiative. Up to 60 awards are available for outstanding nominations in six categories.
NSW Seniors Week Grants Program
The NSW Seniors Week Grants Program provides seed funding for local and community organisations to create activities to celebrate NSW Seniors Week.
About the Agency
Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) is part of the Department of Family & Community Services. We provide support and services to more than 1 million older people, people with a disability and their carers in NSW.
We are committed to ensuring that older people, people with a disability and their carers are valued, lead independent lives and have the opportunity to participate fully in community life.