MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has encouraged people to make an application under the NSW Government’s Connecting Seniors Grant Program which is now open.
Mr Moylan said the program helps support older people to connect with others to enhance wellbeing and social connection.
“This program aims to support people aged 65 years and over and Aboriginal people aged 50 years and over and is part of the Government’s broader Seniors Strategy,” Mr Moylan said.
“For seniors most at risk, the aim of the program is to provide ways to enhance meaningful and lasting connections.
“Whether you’d like to launch a gardening club, a seniors exercise class or something as simple as an organised book club, I encourage you to consider applying.”
Mr Moylan said that the program aims to connect older people through small group activities throughout the year on an ongoing basis.
“It is important for seniors to connect continually, rather than through one-off programs,” he said.
“Another great initiative under the Connecting Seniors Grant Program is the focus on intergenerational connection.
“That is, younger people and older people connecting through particular projects like drawing or art classes held in an aged care facility.”
For further information and to apply visit: Connecting Seniors Grant Program 2025 | Communities and Justice (nsw.gov.au)
Mr Moylan said applications opened on 16 September 2024 and close on 21 October 2024.
Photo caption: Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan with Mungindi resident Anne Smith, with applications now open for the Connecting Seniors Grant Program.
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