Upcoming Events

Are you looking for clear, practical information to help you plan ahead, understand your financial options, and stay safe from scams? Join National Seniors Australia for a free and informative forum designed to answer the most common questions we receive from members.

Light morning tea is included. Register now to secure your seat.

What You’ll Gain from This Event:

• Advocacy updates and ways National Seniors is working for you
• A financial information session covering Centrelink, means testing, deeming, super, tax, downsizing, estate planning, concession cards, gifting, equity release, and aged care costs
• Scam-prevention guidance to help you protect your personal information
• Savings tips, the EAT | PLAY | SAVE app, and tools to help reduce everyday expenses
• Opportunities to meet local branches and explore ways to stay socially connected.

Are you looking for clear, practical information to help you plan ahead, understand your financial options, and stay safe from scams? Join National Seniors Australia for a free and informative forum designed to answer the most common questions we receive from members.

Light morning tea is included. Attendees will also have access to NSA resources, calculators, and branch volunteers.

What You’ll Gain from This Event:

• Advocacy updates and ways National Seniors is working for you
• A financial information session covering Centrelink, means testing, deeming, super, tax, downsizing, estate planning, concession cards, gifting, equity release, and aged care costs
• Scam-prevention guidance to help you protect your personal information
• Savings tips, the EAT | PLAY | SAVE app, and tools to help reduce everyday expenses
• Opportunities to meet local branches and explore ways to stay socially connected.

Looking for ways to stay informed, social, and financially savvy in retirement? National Seniors Australia invites you to our free Caboolture Open Day and information session. This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and discover practical tools and resources to help you live well, plan ahead, and stay connected.

Enjoy:

• Free morning tea and a goodie bag filled with useful resources
• Expert tips on protecting yourself from scams
• Tools and advice on seniors’ concessions and discounts
• Exclusive savings on travel, insurance, and everyday expenses
• Insights into National Seniors’ advocacy, including the Keep Cash campaign
• Connection with local seniors and branch activities.

National Seniors Australia is offering free, small-group digital skills training in Childers through the Australian Government’s Be Connected program. These friendly sessions will help build confidence, stay safer online, and learn practical digital skills for everyday life.

Tablets are supplied. There is no requirement for participants to bring their own equipment.

This program includes a structured series of weekly topics, with two compulsory sessions required by the funder.

Places are limited to 30 people over the entire course, with two compulsory sessions: 4th March and 20th May. If you cannot attend these sessions, you may complete the Digital Skills Checker independently via the Be Connected website.

As well as the two compulsory sessions, participants are required to attend an additional 2-4 sessions of their choice, and participants are most welcome to attend all sessions.

Bookings are essential. Limited spots available – Register now!

Phone Desley on 0419 817 973 or email ChildersNationalSeniors@gmail.com

In collaboration with Howard U3A, Childers Multicultural Friendship Group, Childers Neighbourhood Centre and the Isis Club, National Seniors Australia – Childers Branch invites the community to come together for Harmony Day 2026, a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion and belonging.

This community event celebrates the many cultures that make up our region through food, stories, displays and shared experiences. Harmony Day is about respect, understanding and connection, and everyone is welcome.

The event is proudly delivered in partnership with local community organisations and aligns with Harmony Week, which runs from 16 to 22 March 2026.

The Bundaberg Regional Council Community Services Program provided $4640 to Childers National Seniors towards delivery of this event.

Tickets: $20 per person

Tickets include the seven-course tasting experience and all event activities.

Places are limited and bookings are essential to assist with catering and planning. Please register early to secure your place.

Phone Desley on 0419 817 973 or email ChildersNationalSeniors@gmail.com