Seniors in Brisbane

Brisbane City Council recognises the important contribution seniors make to the city and focuses on what Council can do to support the participation of seniors in our community.

Find information about Council activities and events, transport timetables and fare concessions as well as disability parking. Council offers remissions, grants and awards, immunisation and special waste collection services.

Vulnerable Queenslanders in home quarantine due to coronavirus can phone the Queensland Government's Community Recovery hotline on 1800 173 349 for additional support and assistance. ​​Find out more.

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Council offers a wide variety of activities and events for seniors in Brisbane, including programs like Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD) and Active Parks. The 50 Plus Centre offers low cost activities at City Hall such as art classes, dancing, tai chi and more.

Read about Council's initiatives for enhancing retirement and aged care housing options to meet future demand.

Council offers grants and awards, including the Seniors Celebration Donation, which helps senior citizens groups to cover the cost of activities like social outings and Christmas parties.

You may be eligible for a pensioner remission on your rates, or a concession on your dog or cat registration.

Council offers free immunisation clinics for seniors. Find clinic locations, dates and times.

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Find information on public transport timetables and tickets. Read about the Council Cab service and find out how to get a disability parking permit.

Council can arrange for an in-home bin collection service if you are infirmed, have a physical or sensory disability, or no able-bodied person lives at your address.

Find information on Council grants aimed at building capacity and resilience within communities, as well as links to community organisations who provide services to the Brisbane City Council community.

Last updated: 31 August 2023

Brisbane City Council acknowledges this Country and its Traditional Custodians. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into the dreaming; those here today; those of tomorrow.