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Savvy Seniors | Sunshine Coast
Our Savvy Seniors workshop focuses on empowers you to look after yourself and make informed decisions later in life.
Overview
Our Savvy Seniors workshop focuses on empowering you to look after yourself and make informed decisions later in life.
Who is this for?
This workshop is for those ages 60 and older (50 and older for First Nations Peoples), inclusive of diverse sexuality, gender, and cultural identity.
Topics, Dates, & Times
Courses run from 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Each workshop focuses on a specific topic.
Legal Matters: Understanding Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA), and Advanced Health Directives
Learn how to make informed, safe decisions about wills, EPOAs, and advanced health directives.
With guest speaker Russell Faulkner Law
- 27 February
How to Detect and Protect Yourself Against Scams
Learn how to recognise scams, to protect yourself from them, and to keep your finances safe.
With guest speaker Office of Fair Trading
This workshop is offered twice so you can choose which date works best for you.
- 6 May 2025
- 7 August 2025
Navigating the Aged Care System (2-Part Course)
Learn how to navigate the My Aged Care process and how to access assistance to stay at home.
With guest speaker Footprints
- Part I: 27 March 2025
- Part II: 10 April 2025
Enhancing Relationships As We Age
Learn about effective communication and healthy boundaries so you can have respectful, safe relationships as you get older.
With guest speaker RAQ Family Counsellor
- 8 May 2025
Managing Finances When the Cost of Living is High
Learn financial literacy and tips on savings, concessions, and managing a budget – particularly when the cost of living is high.
With guest speaker Moneycare
- 22 May 2025
Staying Connected and Self-care
Learn how to look after yourself and how to build connections within the community. Self-care and community connections are critical for our wellbeing as we get older.
- 5 June 2025
Cost
Free
About This Workshop Series
The Sunshine Coast Savvy Seniors workshop series is hosted by our Senior Social Connection Program.
These workshops help older people:
- Navigate ageing
- Take care of their self
- Access helpful resources
- Stay safe from elder abuse
- Learn how to manage finances
- Understand the aged care system
- Integrate within their community
- Make informed decisions later in life
- Build friendships and valuable connections
- Seek support through services designed for them.
You have excellent content knowledge, communication skills, and a genuine concern for the group you’re working with.
Gigi, Age 80
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Savvy Seniors Workshop Attendee
Savvy Seniors Sunshine Coast workshops are held at the Nambour Community Centre.
For more information or to sign up for a workshop, please call Jocelyn at 0418 674 125.
You can register online by filling out this form.
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