AUTUMN 2024
SeniorsToday.com.au
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Words count Noosa woman Megan Marks, otherwise known as Mad Scrabbler Megs, has started a Scrabble club at Noosa Library. She said she started the group because she was sure there were other Scrabblers out there desperate for a game. STORY PAGE 4
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Battling loneliness Organisations across the region have been invited to share in $2.5 million of funding each year as part of a program aimed at addressing loneliness in older Queenslanders The Queensland Government has announced a total of $12.5 million in additional funding over the next five years for activities that improve social connections and address social isolation and loneliness.
Minister for Seniors Charis Mullen said the grant funding is in addition to the Queensland Government’s existing $4.1 million annual investment in 42 Seniors Social Isolation Prevention Services that connect older people to each other and to their community. “Older Queenslanders have made incredible contributions to our state,” the Minister said.
“In turn, we want to ensure they live in a place where they feel connected, cared for and celebrated for their contribution. “We also want to see them live their best lives, which is why these grants will fund practical support for seniors at risk of being socially isolated. “We shouldn’t underestimate the importance of human connections, with
research showing social isolation and loneliness can lead to individuals experiencing poorer mental and physical health. “This is a great opportunity for organisations to contribute to the wellbeing of older Queenslanders by providing services and activities that bring people together.” STORY PAGE 3