General News
11 September, 2026
Seniors to celebrate
MAREEBA Shire is gearing up to celebrate its senior residents in October as part of Queensland Seniors Month.
Mareeba Shire Council will once again host the highly anticipated Seniors Morning Tea at the Mareeba International Club on Friday, 16 October.
Bookings will open on Friday, 18 September, and more details will be released soon.
In the lead-up to the event, council is inviting local service organisations to participate in a Services Expo.
“We are calling on services interested in hosting an information stall in the foyer between 9am and 10am, before the Mareeba Morning Tea, to connect with our senior residents,” Mayor Angela Toppin said.
Applications are now open. Spaces are limited so anyone interested is being urged to apply as soon as possible.
To view the guidelines and to apply, go to bit.ly/4gNOsgP
The council is also offering community organisations and schools the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $500 to host their own Seniors Morning or Afternoon Tea event.
“The Seniors Morning Tea Grant Program is for community groups located outside of Mareeba township,” Mayor Toppin said.
“We want to support celebrations in other areas of our shire so more senior residents are included.”
Applications close on Sunday, 13 September. Funding is limited and the applications will be competitive.
To view the guidelines and to apply, go to bit.ly/3UbZ6Fv
For further information about the Services Expo or the Grant Program, call council on 1300 308 461 or email communications@msc.qld.gov.au
