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2011 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards
Updated 03 September 2010Nominations for the 2011 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards are now closed.
Nominations closed on Friday 3 September 2010.
Nominations will be assessed by an independent panel in October 2010.
Award winners will be notified in January in writing by the NSW Minister for Ageing.2011 NSW Seniors Week Grants Program
Updated 27 August 2010The 2011 NSW Seniors Week Grants program is now closed.
Applications closed on Friday 27 August 2010.
Applications will be assessed by an independent panel in October 2010.
All applicants will be notified of the final decision in writing in December 2010.Listen to the 2010 Premier's Gala Concert
Updated 29 March 2010Media partner ABC local radio feature an edited version of the 2010 Premier's Seniors Week Gala Concert, After Dark, so no matter where you are, you will be transported back to the magic and excitement of a 1930’s nightclub.
Listen to the 2010 Premier's Seniors Week Gala Concert, After Dark.
The cast featured some of Australia's leading talent including Valerie Bader, Rachael Beck, Blazey Best, Anthony Harkin, Ian Stenlake and Greg Stone. They were accompanied by the seven-piece gypsy fusion band Monsieur Camembert.
Limited places still available for Bush Tucker Cooking Class
Updated 23 March 2010Join NSW Seniors Week ambassador, Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo, and young Aboriginal chef Matthew Cribb, for a cooking class with an Indigenous flavour. Places are limited so be quick to book. All ingredients provided.
All participants are invited to the Bush Tucker tasting on Saturday 27 March at 2.00pm.
When: Thursday - 25 March at 10.30am
Cost: Free
Where: Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training
Address: 255 Wilson Street, Darlington NSW 2008
Bookings: Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training
02 9202 9100
andrew.constantinidis@rwa.nsw.gov.au
Don’t miss Grandparents Day Out!
Updated 16 March 2010If you are a grandparent, you probably spend a lot of time caring for others, so come and have a bit of fun with other grandparents while we explore ways you can care for yourself. Organised by COTA NSW, the morning will include a laughter therapy session, meditation and a welcome from NSW Seniors Week ambassador, grandmother of 18 and expert on early childhood education, Dr Kathleen Warren.
Dr Kathleen Warren is a former senior lecturer at the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University and has an international reputation in teaching and researching drama for young children. She has been The Wiggles' early childhood adviser since 1996, consulting on scripts, books and stories. Kathleen is passionate about drama and has appeared in numerous productions for the Newcastle Repertory Theatre as well as working throughout NSW as an adjudicator of speech and drama eisteddfods.
Thu 25 Mar
9.30am - 12.30pm
Council on the Ageing
Mitchell Theatre, Sydney Mechanics School of Arts Building
Level 1, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney
FREE
Bookings: 02 9286 3860
www.cotansw.com.au/upcoming-events.aspx
Seniors Week Gala Concert ticket giveaways on 702 ABC Sydney
Updated 10 March 2010 Tune in to Simon Marnie’s Weekends program on 702 ABC Sydney this Sunday 14 March between 10am and 12noon for your chance to win one of five double passes to the Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concert on Monday 22 March at 2.30pm – arguably some of the hottest tickets in town this week!Simon is always proud to be a supporter of NSW Seniors Week and is the host the 2010 Premier's Seniors Week Gala Concerts. Visit the 702 ABC Sydney website for more information.
ABC Local Radio gives you the chance to re-live the Premier’s Gala Concerts
Updated 10 March 2010 Following on from the success of last year's ABC broadcast of the Premier's Gala Concerts, media partner ABC local radio will feature an edited version of the concert available online, so no matter where you are, you will be able to be transported back to the magic and excitement of a 1930’s nightclub. Keep an eye out for the recording - go to 702 ABC Sydney website or to your ABC local radio website once the concerts have taken place.Special Event train services 2010 Premier's Seniors Week Gala Concerts
Updated 05 March 2010We are pleased to advise RailCorp will again be running extra CityRail services to and from Newcastle/Central Coast and from the South Coast to help patrons travelling to the 2010 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts. Additional carriages will also be provided on some services.
To avoid overcrowding on peak hour services, patrons must use the special event train services listed below. For the latest train information, please call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au from Monday, 15 March 2010.
Special Event train services Monday, 22 March 2010
Special Event train services Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Special offers for NSW Seniors Card holders
Updated 23 February 2010Discounts of at least 20% off normal prices prices will be offered.
Visit the NSW Seniors Card website special offers and sign up for the monthly Seniors Card enewsletter before 14 March 2010 for your chance to win a holiday for two to Norfolk Island.
2010 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts last minute tickets
Updated 22 February 2010Last minute tickets will be available from 9am on Tuesday 2 March.
These tickets are usually single tickets and upper gallery seats returned by individuals and groups who are unable to attend due to illness or other unforseen circumstances.
Concerts for individuals are on Monday 22 March 2010 at 10.30am or 2.30pm and groups concerts are on Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 11.00am at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Online
To book online visit www.ticketmaster.com.au
Over the counter
Visit any of the participating NSW Ticketmaster outlets*
By phone
Phone 1300 855 501**. Please be patient, expect lengthy delays
Wheelchair tickets can only be booked by telephoning 1300 855 501* press 2 then press 9.
NSW Seniors Week dates 2009 - 2011
Updated 10 February 2010 NSW Seniors Week dates:Sunday 15 March – Sunday 22 March 2009
Sunday 21 March – Sunday 28 March 2010
Sunday 20 March – Sunday 27 March 2011