Call for exhibitors and photo entries for Seniors Month 2025
Fraser Coast businesses, groups and residents are invited to be part of Seniors Month 2025 through the Over 50s Lifestyle Expo and the Seniors Digital Photographic Competition.
Fraser Coast Regional Council Seniors Liaison Officer Juls De Waard said exhibitors were now being sought for the Expo, to be held on Friday 3 October at the Hervey Bay Baptist Church.
“The Expo has been part of the Fraser Coast community for 22 years and remains one of the most popular events on the Seniors Month calendar, bringing people together through shared interests, passions and purpose,” said Ms De Waard.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for exhibitors to connect directly with our senior community and showcase their services in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
“The event regularly draws large crowds and features up to 80 exhibitor sites, offering a diverse range of stalls including travel, health, legal advice, retirement living, mobility aids, hobbies and more.
"We welcome interest from all sectors – whether you're showcasing services such as health and fitness programs and aged care support, or offering products like mobility aids, sleep apnoea equipment, and home security systems."
Ms De Waard said Council and the Seniors Month Organising Committee are now also calling for entries in the Seniors Digital Photographic Competition, which returns in 2025 with the theme: ‘Enjoying Retirement on the Fraser Coast’.
“The photographic competition is a great way for residents to share their talents and experiences,” Ms De Waard said.
“This year’s theme includes two categories: ‘Family and Friends’ and ‘Hobbies and Interests’.
“For the first time, entries will need to be in a digital format. Each photo must feature at least one person over the age of 50, and the photographer must also be aged over 50. All entries will be displayed during Seniors Month.”
Businesses or organisations interested in securing a stall at the Expo or residents wanting to enter into the photographic competition are encouraged to contact Ms De Waard on 4194 2441 or email juls.dewaard@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
“Council is also seeking sponsors for the Lifestyle Expo, Photographic Competition, and the ever-popular Seniors Talent Quest, scheduled for Sunday 19 October,” Ms De Waard said.
“Sponsoring these events offers businesses a unique opportunity to build brand awareness, demonstrate community support, and connect with one of the region’s most engaged and growing demographics.
“We’re looking forward to delivering another jam-packed program of events across the region throughout October. A full program will be released in the coming months.”