The ACT Office for Ageing will be holding a public information session for the 2009-10 ACT Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program in the North Canberra area on Thursday 30th July 2009. In 2009-2010 the Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program will provide a total of $100,000 to the community with a maximum of $15,000 available for each approved project.
The ACT Office for Ageing is inviting applications for projects and events for a period of twelve (12) months, two (2) year sponsorships for recurrent events are being offered for the first time. In 2009-2010 the Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program will provide a total of $100,000 to the community with a maximum of $15,000 available for each approved project.
ACT Minister for Ageing and Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water on Thursday 14 May 2009 publicly acknowledged the efforts of the Canberra Seniors Centre in Turner for taking up the green challenge. The Ministers joined senior Canberrans at an event to celebrate the installation of 24 photovoltaic panels at the Centre. The initiative will boost the economic and environmental sustainability of the club. [youtube]OMeYqVyx8T8&rel=0&showsearch=1[/youtube]
Seniors Week will offer literally hundreds of events for the participation of older Canberrans. Many centre on health and wellbeing, others on services to assist people with real-life issues, such as exploring accommodation options in retirement or understanding ones pension. For a program guide on what is planned for the week visit the Council On The Ageing (ACT) website, or download the Senior Week 2009 Program (3.5mb PDF File)
The North Canberra Community Council receives support and funding from the ACT Government
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