Indigo Seniors Festival

The Victorian Seniors Festival is a month-long celebration that creates opportunities to participate in fun, free and low-cost events throughout October. The festival encourages active ageing, community participation and meaningful social interaction. Running annually in October, the theme for 2025 was Connect, Create, Celebrate.

Events in Indigo Shire are coordinated by the Community Development Officer and are facilitated through our libraries programing and historic precincts in Beechworth and Rutherglen, as well as Neighbourhood Houses, Helath Services and Community Organisations. Community groups and seniors clubs deliver a wide variety of events to cater for all interests accross the shire. These events can be financially supported through the Indigo Seniors Grants Program with grants of up to $500 available thanks to the Victorian State Government Active Living Grant.

Take a look back on the wide range of events offered in our region for 2025 and get planning for 2026!

Statewide Festival Program

The online event calendar and print guide is available in August annually, showcasing thousands of festival events across the state.

You can collect a festival guide from local libraries and and councils, or ask the Community Development Officer to send you a copy if you are unable to pick one up in person.

There are eight days of free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders annually in October, which can be used on any public transport, including VLine. Check their website from August to find out when you can plan your free trip.

Victorian Senior of the Year Awards

The Victorian Seniors Festival held annually in October includes the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. These important awards celebrate the contributions and achievements of older Victorians who share their skills, experiences, time and energy with our community. It's never too early to think about who you are going to nominate.

The 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards will open for nominations on Wednesday 22 April and close on Tuesday 19 May.

Award Categories:

  • Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year – recognises an individual for their outstanding and lasting contribution to their local community and Victoria.
  • Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Awards – recognises local community champions that significantly contribute to positive ageing in their community.
  • Emerging Impact Award – recognises an individual who is new to volunteering and is making a significant impact in their local community.
  • Positive Ageing Award – recognises an individual who improves the wellbeing of older people in their community by promoting positive and active ageing.
  • Promotion of Multiculturalism Award – recognises an individual for a significant contribution to promoting the benefits of cultural diversity in their local community and across Victoria.
  • Veteran Community Award – recognises an individual for their exceptional contribution to the veteran community. The recipient of the award does not need to be a veteran.

For more information visit their Awards page.

 

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