We encourage active ageing and want to celebrate the many benefits that the ageing population bring to our community.
Maitland’s population is ageing, reflective of the national trend, with the proportion of the population aged 65+ slightly increasing from 14.3% in 2016 to 15.6% in 2021. The proportion of the population classified as elderly, (75+) is 6.5%, lower than the NSW figure of 7.9%.
Seniors Festival
The next Seniors Festival will take place from 3 to 16 March 2025. The theme of this year's festival is 'Time to Shine' and celebrates the role older people play in our communities and their contributions.
A wide variety of events will be held during across the two week festival encouraging older people to get involved in art, fitness, outdoor, live music and social activities.
A program of events will be announced closer to the festival dates and physical copies will be distributed to Council and community touchpoints.
Seniors services
Find out information about accessing services near you via the Australian Government’s MyAgedCare portal.
There you can find out information about the types of care you can receive, assessments for care, and find care providers.