Successful Seniors Expo connects residents with vital services
Published on 09 April 2025
More than 270 people attended the highly successful ‘Time of Your Life Seniors Expo’ held at Club Corowa on Sunday, March 16 connecting Federation Council residents aged over 60 with a wide range of essential services and community groups. The free event saw approximately 200 local seniors engage with 70 representatives from diverse organisations, sporting and social clubs, community groups, and service providers.
The Expo proved to be an invaluable opportunity for seniors within the Federation Council region to discover the wealth of resources available to them. Attendees were able to directly connect with representatives from various sectors, gaining crucial insights into services designed to support their health, wellbeing, and social engagement.
Federation Council ensured accessibility for residents across the region by providing a complimentary bus service, which transported 57 individuals from Urana, Oaklands, Daysdale, Mulwala, and Howlong to Club Corowa.
Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed a complimentary two-course lunch and had the opportunity to explore the diverse range of services showcased by the stallholders. Twelve informative presentations were also a highlight, offering valuable insights on topics specifically relevant to seniors.
Federation Council Mayor, Cr Cheryl Cook, expressed her delight at the event's success. "The 'Time of Your Life Seniors Expo' was a fantastic day that truly demonstrated the strong community spirit within the Federation Council area," Cr Cook said.
"It was wonderful to see so many of our senior residents connecting with the vital services and support networks available to them. Providing opportunities like this ensures our seniors feel supported, informed, and connected within our community."
Cr Cook also acknowledged the significant contribution of the Ageing Well Advisory Committee.
"The Ageing Well Advisory Committee played a crucial role in shaping the direction of this important event, and their invaluable support on the day was greatly appreciated," she said. "Their ongoing dedication and hard work are instrumental in ensuring we are meeting the needs of our senior residents."
Federation Council and the Federation Events Team extended their sincere gratitude to the numerous groups whose participation significantly contributed to the event's success, including: Amaranth, Australian Redcross, Australian Unity, Bluegum Café, Carer Gateway (LiveBetter Services Ltd), Corowa and District She Shed Inc, Corowa CWA, Corowa Creatives, Corowa District Landcare, Corowa Local Health Advisory Committee, Federation Cemeteries, Federation Libraries, Federation Primary Prevention Team, Gateway Health, Howlong Croquet, Howlong Men's Shed, Hume Riverina Community Legal Service, Intereach, Kinetic Medicine, Lions Club of Corowa, MHA Care, MPHN Murrumbidgee LHD Health Promotion - Healthy Ageing, Murrumbidgee Local Health District - Corowa Transitional Aged Care Program, Sing Australia Corowa, Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT, Yarrawonga Health, and the Yarrawonga Mulwala Community Learning Centre.
"The diverse range of stallholders and presenters ensured there was something of interest for everyone," Cr Cook added.
"We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to supporting our senior community."
The successful delivery of the ‘Time of Your Life Seniors Expo’ was made possible through the generous support of the NSW Government via the NSW Seniors Festival Grant and a Club Grant from Club Corowa.