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
WA Seniors Week 2024 online calendar of currently registered events.
Seniors Week resources
Resources to recognise Seniors Week and promote your activity.
Download WA Seniors Week 2024 resources.
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.
For more information, visit the Seniors Recreation Council of WA website.
WA Seniors Awards
The WA Seniors Awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of exceptional seniors and people supporting older Western Australians. The awards event is held Seniors Week.
The names and biographies of the 2024 WA Seniors Awards winners and finalists are located on the WA Seniors Awards page.
WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program
The 2024 Seniors Week Grants funded 76 community organisations and local governments. They shared in grants totalling $80,000 to run events during Seniors Week.
Grants of up to $3000 per event will be used to encourage participation in community events in metropolitan, regional and remote areas.
The Seniors Week Community Grants Program is coordinated by the Council on the Ageing (WA) in partnership with the Department of Communities and Lotterywest.
View the full list of recipients for 2024.
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.
You can find this useful information and links to support services via our Seniors and Ageing home page.
