Hepburn Shire celebrates Victorian Seniors Festival with Free events

Published on 14 September 2022

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The Victorian Seniors Festival is back, bigger and better and in its 40th year!

Mayor, Cr Tim Drylie said in line with Hepburn Shire Council’s new ‘No Barrier’ Positive Ageing Strategy and the Council Plan we are working with our local community to increase access to events and address social isolation.

“There are currently over 7,000 residents within Hepburn Shire over the age of 55, which is 46% of the shire’s population, whilst the State average of people over the age of 55 is 28%. This makes the Seniors Festival event even more important to us.”

The 2022 Victorian Seniors Festival will feature live and online events, including concerts, dances, sport, the arts, history talks and tour, with events across the State supported by the Victorian Government.  The events are designed to empower seniors to connect, socialise and further their wellbeing.

This year’s theme - Takin’ it easy - focuses on presenting accessible and comfortable spaces, both live and online, to ensure our seniors feel relaxed to participate and ease back into events.

Building on the success of the previous Victorian Seniors Festivals, this year’s events will include online and radio programs, as well as First Nations performances and entertainment from multicultural artists.

The Country Concert series will take the festival fun on the road to 26 regional towns and the Aged Care Tour will entertain aged care residents with music and magicians from September to December.

To ensure older Victorians can make the most of the Festival, Victorian Seniors Card holders can access free travel on public transport services from 2 to 9 October – including on V/Line.

For V/Line trips that require a reservation, bookings open on Tuesday 6 September. More information here: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/free-travel

Information programs can be found at Coles stores, local councils, libraries and community organisations.

For more information about the Victorian Seniors Festival visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival or call 1300 797 210.