$12.5 million to support social connections for older Queenslanders

Older Queenslanders can be more vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness because of mobility and health issues, loss of friends and family, living alone, or restricted income.

The grant funding will be used to increase the footprint of Seniors Social Isolation Services across the state, as well as to establish a peak body to support those services and provide advice on the effectiveness of services and other issues.

Priority funding is available in regional and remote areas and to support First Nations older peoples.

These grants build on the existing $20.5 million investment for the same period, and will be in addition to 42 existing Seniors Social Isolation Services across the state.