6 May 2015,
Dear senior’s groups and older residents of Cardinia Shire Council,
I am pleased to advise you of a new approach to Council’s support of the Seniors Festival
celebrations in Cardinia Shire. This year we are excited to announce two major events for all
seniors to enjoy. Our decision to focus our support around two major events follows a
recent review of how we can ensure the Cardinia Shire community gets the best value for
the funding we provide to this important yearly event. These events will be held on;

Monday 5th October 9.30am – 12.00pm
Guided nature walks at Kurth Kiln Regional Park, Beenak
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Wednesday 21st October, 1.30pm -3.30pm
An afternoon of musical entertainment at Cardinia Cultural Centre Pakenham
(including the official launch of the Cardinia Shire Council’s Age Friendly Strategy)
These events are currently being planned. Full details, including some additional bus
transport from outer areas of the Ranges and Port wards will be available on Council’s
website and in Council’s Connect magazine by early September.
Unfortunately, the growing number of groups seeking funds from Council means we are not
able to continue giving each and every one of these events the same amount of financial
support that was previously provided. The demand for funding also meant that we had to
reduce the amount of money we could give to each group, often to a point where groups
were telling us there was little benefit to be had from the funds they received.
As well as maximising the benefit of the funds available, we want to make sure that Seniors
Festival celebrations are open to as many people as possible and allow residents across the
shire to be able to come together and share fun, social and entertaining activities.
Council encourages groups to continue to organise events to celebrate the Seniors Festival.
Contact Adrienne at Council on 5943 4157 or email a.anastasi@cardinia.vic.gov.au to
discuss the details of your activity and invite your local Councillors to come along as a guest
to your event. We are also keen to assist groups to promote these events either via
Council’s own channels or via other networks.
Enclosed is a promotion checklist and forms have been developed to assist you to promote
your events as far and wide as you choose. Start to discuss your ideas early so you can host
events that will contribute to the senior’s celebrations in October 2015.
Yours sincerely
Kelly Burdack
Positive Ageing Officer
Seniors Festival checklist/promotion
1. Discuss your ideas early on how you will celebrate seniors festival in October
2. Consider how you can involve your local Councillors and send them an early invitation
to join your celebrations and speak to you about local activities
3. Add your event to Cardinia Shire Council’s website (details below)
4. List your event with Seniors Online. This is the Victorian Government website that
promotes the 2015 seniors festival calendar of events. Complete details enclosed
5. Promote your events through your local township newsletters
6. Create your own flyer and distribute to your participants, add to community notice
boards, local supermarkets, libraries, local community groups.
7. Connect magazine - If you would like to be considered for Council’s magazine please
add your event to our website no later than Friday 7th August.
Invite your local Councillors to join you!
Call Adrienne at the council on 5943 4157 or email a.anastasi@cardinia.vic.gov.au to
discuss the details of your activity and how to book into Councillor diaries.
Add your event to Cardinia Shire Council’s website (Two ways to list events).
1. Add www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/eventscalendar to your browser, click on the “Add an
event” button and complete steps, tick agree to terms and conditions, submit event.
Or…
2. Complete the details below and post directly to Communications Department,
Cardinia Shire Council PO Box 7, Pakenham 3810
Seniors Festival Event Title Guided Nature Walks at Kurth Kiln Regional Park
Date 5 October 2015 9.30 – 12pm
Category – select Seniors option.
Event details
Long and short guided walks in picturesque Kurth Kiln Regional Park. Kooweerup Regional
Health Service nurses will give a talk about health monitoring and ‘looking after yourself’ as
an older person. Morning tea is provided and videos shown on site.
Location /address of event Kurth Kiln Picnic Ground cr Beenak & Soldiers Road, Melway
ref 14 R10
Contact name Alfred Klink………………………………………. Phone 5967 4201…………...
Email
alfred.ursula@bigpond.com………
□ Agree to terms and conditions, submit event
Send details of your event to your local newsletters:
Township
Newsletter
Contact
Phone
Email
Beaconsfield Banner
Margaret Boon
(03) 9707-5053 banner@beaconsfield.org.au
Emerald – Signpost
Dianna
McMahon
-
Bunyip and District
Newsletter
Geoff Collins
(03) 5629-6077 newsletter@dcsi.net.au
Garfield Spectator
Brian Green
0409 189 989
The Goon News
Debbie Bramley 0407 300 890
Black Fish-Koo wee rup
Caroline Roff
(03) 5997-2333 blackfish@live.com.au
Tynong Tabloids
Sarah Gosens
0458 381 710
sales@signpostmagazine.org.au
garspect@bigpond.com
djbramley@netspace.net.au
tyntabloid@hotmail.com
List your event with Seniors Online
Complete the details below and return via post no later than 31 July 2015. Post to; Mr
Chris Reidy ,Manager, Victorian Seniors Festival, Department of Health & Human Services,
GPO Box 4057 Melbourne VIC 3001
Enquiries: (03) 9096 1012 | fax (03) 9096 9163 | mobile 0417 313 376
Email address chris.reidy@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Organisation
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Contact Name Alfred Klink…………………………………
Email
alfred.ursula@bigpond.com……………………………………………………
Address
Post Office Box 169……………………………………………………………………….
Suburb
Woori Yallock………………………….. P/Code 3139……………..
Name of event Seniors Fest, Guided Nature Walks at Kurth Kiln Regional Park …………….
Presented by
The Friends of Kurth Kiln and Kooweerup Regional Health Service
Date of event
Monday 5 October………………. Time
9.30am to 12.00pm……………
Address of event Kurth Kiln Picnic Ground cr Beenak & Soldiers Road, Melway ref 14 R10
Cost per person $ Free……………………………….
Bookings
Yes
Disabled access
Yes
Contact person & Phone number for publication Alfred Klink (03) 5967 4201
Email Address
alfred.ursula@bigpond.com……………………………………….
Event description max 40 words
Long and short guided walks in picturesque Kurth Kiln Regional Park. Kooweerup Regional
Health Service nurses will give a talk about health monitoring and ‘looking after yourself’ as
an older person. Morning tea is provided and videos shown on site.
If you would like some assistance from Council’s Communications team or have any queries
please call 1300 787 624 and ask for Melissa.