Macleay Seniors Expo – Live Life in Colour
Mark your calendar for the Macleay Seniors Expo – Live Life in Colour on Thursday, 26 March 2026! From 10am to 2pm, the Slim Dusty Centre will transform into a hub of entertainment, learning and connection. And best of all, it’s all for free.
This event is for everyone!
Whether you are an older adult wanting to understand what services and support is available to you, have family members navigating older adulthood, or a service provider wanting to level up your knowledge of care, the Seniors Expo is for you.
A shuttle bus will be available with bookings required by 25 March. Contact Kelly at Linked Community Services on 0429058473.
For more information on Seniors Festival celebrations, head to: Seniors
What to expect
The Macleay Seniors Expo brings together a wide range of local organisations, services and activities designed to help older residents stay active, informed and connected to their community.
Throughout the day there will be live entertainment, music and short information talks from local organisations sharing practical advice about topics of interest to seniors.
The full event program is available here.(PDF, 9MB)
Activities on the day
Join in and try something new! These fun, friendly activities are a great way to stay active, creative and connected.
- Art workshop
- Dementia friendly activities
- Pickleball
- Tai Chi & other physical wellbeing sessions
- Strength and balance activities
- Weaving
Health and wellbeing
Take the time to explore these helpful health and wellbeing services, with friendly experts available to offer advice, checks and support.
- Clear Ear Clinic
- Country Care Group
- Dementia Australia
- Diabetes Australia
- Mid North Coast Health Promotion
- Mid North Coast Local Health District
- Strongray Health & Wellness Clinic
Aged care and independent living
Speak directly with organisations that provide services to help people remain independent at home, access aged care support, or explore residential aged care and retirement living options.
- Australian Unity
- Booroongen Djugun Limited
- Bupa
- Calvary
- Community Gateway
- Dovida
- Durri
- Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation
- Kirinari
- Macleay Valley Roshana Care
- Macleay Valley Village
- NVC Group
- Omnicare
- Rose Life Care
Government services
For information on rebates, payments or emergency planning, drop by and speak with staff who can guide you through what you may be eligible for.
- NSW Reconstruction Authority
- Services Australia
- Service NSW
Legal and financial advice
These services can help you understand your rights, manage financial matters and access important support when you need it.
- Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre
- Mid North Coast Legal Centre
- Seniors Rights Service
Social and recreational activities
These social and hobby‑based groups offer friendly, welcoming opportunities to try something new and meet new people.
- Friendship Force
- Family History Group
- Kempsey Library
- Macleay Valley Croquet Club
- U3A - Kempsey Macleay Valley
- VIEW Club
Community support and carer services
These organisations provide important support for carers, families and anyone looking to stay supported in the community.
- Carers NSW
- EACH
- Lifeline GambleAware
- Linked Community Services
- Mission Australia
- NSW Police
- Red Cross
- St Vincent de Paul
- UHA Kempsey Hospital Branch
When
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Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 10:00 AM
- 02:00 PM
Location
The Slim Dusty Centre, 490 Macleay Valley Way, Kempsey, 2440, View Map
-31.1186111,152.8275
490 Macleay Valley Way ,
Kempsey 2440
The Slim Dusty Centre
490 Macleay Valley Way ,
Kempsey 2440
Macleay Seniors Expo – Live Life in Colour