Grant funding for initiatives that recognise and celebrate older Western Australians during WA Seniors Week 2026 is now available.
Seniors Week, which runs from 8-15 November 2026, celebrates the role of older people in our communities, promotes positive ageing, and encourages active participation in community life in WA, particularly for people experiencing isolation.
Grant funding for initiatives that recognise and celebrate older Western Australians during WA Seniors Week 2026 is now available.
The Seniors Week Community Grants Program focuses on initiatives that recognise and celebrate older Western Australians for their contribution to the community and offer activities that encourage active ageing.
Community-level organisations and local governments across WA are invited to apply for grant funding to stage events and activities during Seniors Week.
Grants of $1000, or up to $3,000 for consortiums, can be used to meet event-related costs such as advertising and promotion, catering, venue and equipment hire, and transport.
There will also be an emphasis on promoting intergenerational activities linking seniors to the community, and support for people who experience disadvantage or isolation, to attend events and activities during Seniors Week.
Grant applications close at 5pm on 7 August 2026.
Nominations for the WA Seniors Awards 2026 are now also open and can be made by organisations or individual members of the public. The WA Seniors Awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of exceptional older people and those who support older Western Australians.
Awards nominations close at 5pm on 14 August 2026.
Applications for grants and nominations for the WA Seniors Awards, funded by Communities and coordinated by the Seniors Peak, Advocare, can be found on Advocare's website .
