WA Seniors Week is an annual event that encourages people of all ages to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of older people to the Western Australian community. WA Seniors Week is also a celebration of seniors’ active participation in community life.
During Seniors Week 2024, the Department of Communities encourages all Western Australians to get involved in celebrating the priceless contributions of older people. These contributions, large and small, are enriching communities and lives throughout Western Australia.
Register your WA Seniors Week 2024 event
Use the online form below to register your WA Seniors Week 2024 event.
WA Seniors Week events
Check out our online calendar of currently registered events.
Have a Go Day
Have a Go Day is a free activities and information day aimed at creating awareness around the importance of seniors leading active lives. In 2024, Have a Go Day will be held on 13 November.
WA Seniors Awards
Nominations for 2024 have now closed.
The names and biographies of the 2023 WA Seniors Awards winners and finalists are located on the WA Seniors Awards page.
WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program
Nominations for 2024 have now closed.
Local governments, registered not for profits and community groups can apply for the Seniors Week Community Grants Program. Grants of up $3,000 are available to host an event or activity during Seniors Week. The grants aim to celebrate the role of seniors in our communities and encourage participation in community life, particularly for isolated people.
Seniors Week 2024 runs from 10-17 November, with events and activities held across WA, including the WA Seniors Awards. The Seniors Week Community Grants Program and the WA Seniors Awards is being coordinated by the Council on the Ageing (WA) (COTA) in partnership with the Department of Communities.
View the full list of recipients for 2023
General information and support services for seniors
Communities plays a leading role in helping ensure that older Western Australians are safe, respected and valued in the community. This includes the funding of support services, grants programs and initiatives across the seniors and ageing portfolio. Some useful information and support services for seniors is listed below.
- The WA Seniors Card program enables seniors to connect to active ageing, health, entertainment and financial benefits. Go to the WA Seniors Card website or phone 1800 671 233.
- Advocare is the Peak Body for older people in Western Australia, helping older people to feel supported, connected and heard. The Seniors Peak provides support and information on the needs of older people, accessing services, elder abuse and overcoming social isolation.
- Communities is working to reduce elder abuse in Western Australia through the implementation of our elder abuse strategy and providing support services and resources designed to support older Western Australians. If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, or has a question about elder abuse, please call the WA Elder Abuse Helpline on 1300 724 679 for a confidential discussion. The helpline is funded by Communities and operated by Advocare.
- The WA Seniors Strategy - "An Age-Friendly WA: State Seniors Strategy" is a 10-year whole-of-government strategy developed by the Department of Communities to support older Western Australians to live their best life as they age. Find out more about The Strategy.
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