30/09/2025
π Today, 1 October, we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons! π
This day is about honouring the incredible Older Persons in our Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual, Transgender, Inters*x, Q***r, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQ+SB) communities.
β¨ 2025 UN Theme: Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights
We are deeply grateful for the wisdom, resilience, and leadership of our Elders and Older Persons. You inspire us every day, and we remain committed to improving support and services for our ageing rainbow family. π
π‘ Find out more about Seniors Month events and how weβre supporting older LGBTIQ+SB communities at: www.qc.org.au/events
Programs include:
π§βπ€βπ§ LGBTI Seniors Visiting Service (ACVVS)
π€ Care Finder Program (Meanjin Brisbane North, Gimuy Cairns & Yarrabah, Gurambilbarra Townsville) β helping Elders and older LGBTIQ+SB people navigate the aged care system.
π Need support? Youβre never alone:
13 YARN (13 92 76) β 24/7 crisis line for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people
QLife β 1800 184 527 or qlife.org.au
(3pmβmidnight, 7 days)
Lifeline β 13 11 14 | Text 0477 13 11 14 | Webchat
(24/7)
Beyond Blue β 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
(24/7)
LGBTIQ+SB Elder & Older Persons Services β myagedcare.gov.au
| 1800 200 422
ADA Australia (Aged & Disability Advocates) β adaaustralia.com.au
| (07) 3637 6000
Elder Abuse Prevention & Support (Relationships Australia Qld) β raq.org.au
| 1300 364 277
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit & Helpline β eapu.com.au
| 1300 651 192
Seniors Enquiry Line β seniorsenquiryline.com.au
| 1300 135 500