Seniors
Around a quarter of residents on the Gold Coast is aged over 55, and the city is recognised as a popular destination for older visitors. Like the rest of Australia, the Gold Coast population is ageing and Council is recognising and responding to the needs of older people.
- Plan for an ageing community
- Seniors projects
- Seniors services
- Seniors publications
- Seniors grants & funding
- Seniors events
Council's Social Planning and Development Branch contributes to development and implementing policies, conducting research, providing input into planning processes, supporting community members and organisations, project and events management, and advocacy and advice for seniors.
For more information contact the Social Planning and Development Branch on phone (07) 5581 6642 or email 
socialresearch@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
Homewise Guide
The Homewise Guide has been put together collaboratively between Council, the University of Queensland and local seniors' networks. The Guide provides information regarding universal home design and suggests ways of making your home more accessible, adaptable and sustainable.
To obtain printed copies of the Homewise Guide please phone (07) 5581 6642 or email socialresearch@goldcoast.qld.gov.au (the guides are available in a regular and large size font). Alternative formats are also available upon request.
Related links
Although no longer meeting, previous Senior Advisory Board minutes are still available.
