- In 2023 the Palaszczuk Government is continuing to deliver Seniors Expos and Seniors Savings Pop-ups across the state.
- The Palaszczuk Government is providing more than $725 million in 2022-23 for important concessions and rebates for seniors and other vulnerable people on low or fixed incomes. These include electricity, utility bills, rates and health related concessions.
- Increased funding – $12.2 million over four years with $2.8 million annually ongoing – is being provided to help Queensland seniors access elder abuse prevention services, seniors legal and support services, and financial protection advice.
Toowoomba seniors are today (Tuesday 14 February 2023) attending a Seniors Expo to connect with local services and supports over a friendly morning tea.
The Toowoomba Seniors Expo will feature direct access to information from Queensland Government frontline services and community organisations for some of the almost 34,000 seniors who call the Garden City home.
A range of services that support older people in Toowoomba are funded by the Queensland Government to help older people stay safe, connected and engaged.
This includes the Toowoomba Seniors Legal Support Service which is receiving more than $500,000 annually in 2022-23 and in 2023-24 to provide vital services that prevent elder abuse and assist older people who may be experiencing abuse or who are at risk of abuse.
Seniors Expos also showcase the wonderful work being done in communities by older people.
Seniors Expos and Seniors Savings Pop-ups will continue to roll out across the state during 2023.
Eligible seniors and pensioners can find information on a range of assistance including:
- $372 electricity rebate;
- $80 reticulated natural gas rebate;
- Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme;
- $200 rate rebate;
- $120 a year water subsidy;
- Free spectacles; and
- More
