WA Seniors Week is an annual event that encourages people of all ages to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of older people to the Western Australian community. WA Seniors Week is also a celebration of older Western Australians active participation in community life.
During Seniors Week, the Department of Communities encourages all Western Australians to get involved in celebrating the priceless contributions of older people. These contributions, large and small, are enriching communities and lives throughout Western Australia.
WA Seniors Awards
The WA Seniors Awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of exceptional seniors and people supporting older Western Australians. The awards event is held during Seniors Week.
Nominations are now open
Nominations are now open for 2026.
The 2026 WA Seniors Awards are funded by Communities and coordinated by the Seniors Peak, Advocare.
Awards nominations close at 5pm on 14 August 2026
For a copy of the guidelines and application forms please visit Advocare's website.
WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program
The WA Seniors Week Grants Program (Grants Program) provides funding to local governments and not for profit organisations throughout the State to deliver Seniors Week initiatives.
The 2026 Grants Program is coordinated by the Seniors Peak, Advocare, on behalf of the Department of Communities.
Grants of up to $1,000 are available for individual organisations. For consortiums, grants of up to $3,000 are available.
Applications are now open
Applications are now open for 2026.
Grant applications close at 5pm on 7 August 2026.
For a copy of the guidelines and application forms please visit Advocare's website.
General information and support services for seniors
Communities plays a leading role in helping ensure that older Western Australians are safe, respected and valued in the community. This includes the funding of support services, grants programs and initiatives across the seniors portfolio, including initiatives to prevent the abuse and mistreatment of older people (elder abuse).
You can find this useful information and links to support services via our Seniors and Ageing home page.
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