Seniors Month - an initiative of the Northern Territory Government
August is a fantastic month for older people in the Northern Territory. Seniors Month is all about staying active, keeping fit and trying new things. It's a great opportunity to meet people, make friends and celebrate the positive aspects of ageing. With the support of the Northern Territory Government many community groups are hosting a wide range of seniors' activities and events across the Territory. All the activities supported through the Seniors Month Grants Program are highlighted in the Seniors Month calendar.
There are also many other groups and businesses hosting Seniors Month events right around the Territory. If you're a senior Territorian , get involved and make August your month to celebrate!
Download a copy of the Seniors Month Calendar.
- Senior Month Calendar Darwin, Palmerston and Rural (Adobe PDF document - 512KB)
- Senior Month Calendar Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine (Adobe PDF document - 480KB)
In addition to those activities listed in the calendar the following events will also be happening during Seniors Month:
DARWIN
Come & Try Fitness for Women
25 August (not 5 August as previously advised), Weight loss fitness sessions for women.
Venue: Curves - Georgina Cres Yarrawonga
Bookings: 8932 4114
Organiser: Life Be In It (NT)
Skydivers over Sixty (SOS) record attempt
25 July - 2 August, Witness an NT record attempt at a possible 6-way sky dive by S.O.S. as part of the skydiving festival. The festival will also include up to 150 skydivers from all parts of Australia, Europe, Japan, America and beyond who will make around 3000 parachute descents from 14000 feet out of two 16 place Cessna Caravans, helicopters and other aircraft
Venue: Batchelor
Bookings: Tom Maher on 0421 589 955
Organiser: Darwin Parachute Club
Sharing our Stories 2009
12.30pm Saturday 15 August, Come and listen to the life stories of seven Territory women.
Venue: Salvation Army, Anula
Cost: Gold Coin donation
Bookings: Carla Mearns 8981 8323
Organiser: YWCA of Darwin
ALICE SPRINGS
Elders & Youth Learning from each other
10am - 1pm 25 August, Informal story- telling and interaction between women elders & youth
Venue: Andy Mc Neill Room Alice Springs
Cost: Nil
Contact: Karen 8953 6555
Organiser: Lhere Artepe Native Title Aboriginal Cooperation
For a copy of the calendar to be mailed to you or for further information on events, please contact the Office of Senior Territorians, Aged and Disability Program, Department of Health and Families on telephone (08) 8999 2552 or email ost@nt.gov.auwww.seniors.nt.gov.au
Contacts
Seniors Month Program, Office of Senior Terriotrians
Department of Health & Families
PO Box 40596
CASUARINA NT 0801
Email: [click here to send email]
Ph: (08) 8999 2552
Fax: (08) 8922 7165
Page last updated: July 2009
To be reviewed: August 2009
