Seniors Expo to be more accessible for regional residents

This year, council will be running free buses from Sarina and Mirani to the event at the Mackay Showgrounds.

The Mackay Seniors Expo is held in the Showgrounds’ big shed on Tuesday, October 10, from 9am to noon.

The expo is free to attend and will feature about 70 exhibitors covering everything from retirement homes, healthcare and funeral homes to services, products, recreational activities, mobility aids and support groups.

Deputy Mayor Karen May said the Mackay Seniors Expo had so much to offer seniors, but travelling was a real obstacle for many regional seniors.

“This year we have a 50-seater bus running from Broad Street bus stop in Sarina at 8.45am and a 57-seater running from the Mirani Town Centre council office (20 Victoria Street) at 8.30am,” Cr May said.

“Both buses are completely free and will take residents to the expo and then drop them back at noon to the pickup point,” she said.

Booking isn’t required, just be at the bus stop in time for pick up.

Cr May encouraged all seniors to take the time to visit the expo.

“There is nowhere else that you will find so many seniors services, businesses, groups and clubs in one place,” she said.

“The atmosphere is relaxed, and the acoustics are great in the big shed – there’s plenty of room to explore the booths and you can have conversations without needing to yell.”

Two coffee vans and the Mackay Host Lions Club (sausage sizzle) will be providing refreshments and food.

For more information, head to council’s website – www.mackay.qld.gov.au/seniors-expo

Debbie Cruikshank and Lorraine Quint enjoyed the exhibitors at the Mackay Seniors Expo 2021.