About
Held in October, the Ageing Positively Festival is a month-long celebration of older people in Casey, featuring a wide range of events that recognise their contributions and inspire connection, curiosity, and active ageing. It invites older people to come together, try new experiences, and embrace positive ageing through meaningful, community-led activities.
The theme for 2026
This year's event theme is Connect, Create, Celebrate!
CONNECT: Help people meet others, reconnect with interests, and feel part of the community.
E.g. ‘come and try’ sessions, walking groups, men’s sheds, welcoming new participants
CREATE: Support creativity, culture, skills, and lifelong learning.
E.g. arts, crafts, music, digital skills session, practical workshop that builds skills and friendships
CELEBRATE: Highlight creativity, culture, contributions, and life experience.
E.g. performances or exhibitions by older people, cultural celebrations and storytelling
The event program will be released later on in the year once finalised.
Host an event and get involved
Hosting an event at the Ageing Positively Festival 2026 is a great opportunity to highlight your club, group or organisation, and connect with an engaged and vibrant community.
Look through the information below and follow the links to apply.
- Event criteria
- Plan and deliver a new event during October 2026 (something a little different from your usual program)
- Hold the event within the City of Casey
- Make sure your event feels safe, welcoming and accessible for Casey residents aged 55 years and over
- Offer your event for free or keep costs low where you can
- Open your event to everyone in the community, not just current members
- Align with the festival theme: CONNECT CREATE CELEBRATE
- Hosting an event with grant funding
Eligible organisations may apply for $300 grant to support their Ageing Positively Festival event. Funding must be used for costs directly associated with the event, with only one allocation available per organisation.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:
- Be a not-for-profit community organisation
- Be non-political
- Hold public liability insurance
- Hold an Australian Business Number. If your organisation isn’t incorporated and not registered as a not-for-profit legal entity, you will require an auspice who is one or both of those things.
- Hosting an event only (no funding)
Use this option if you do not wish to apply for grant funding
Please note:
- Submitting an application means your event will be considered for inclusion in the Ageing Positively Festival 2026.
- All applications are reviewed against the event criteria, and you will be notified of the outcome.
- Successful applications will receive support from the City of Casey to help promote their event.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the Senior Positive Ageing and Inclusion Officer on either of the following.
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