05/10/2026
Hello Seniors,
This is a friendly reminder that the Rural Seniors Expo will be held on Friday 9 October from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Litchfield Community Library.
There is lots happening this year! The Expo features 38 stallholders located throughout Coolalinga Central Shopping Centre, showcasing a wide range of services, programs and community groups. There will be plenty of free giveaways, as well as the opportunity to take part in our Stamp & Stroll activity. Visit participating stalls, collect stamps and go into the draw for some great prizes.
🚶 Heart Foundation Active Start Walk
Start the day with a gentle social walk designed to support health, wellbeing and connection.
• Venue: Coolalinga Central
• Date: Friday 9 October
• Meet: Outside the Litchfield Community Library at 8:20 am for an 8:30 am start
• Walk: 8:30 am to 9:00 am
• Coffee & Chat: Mamma's Kitchen Café from 9:00 am
• All registered participants will receive a free Heart Foundation tote bag and recipe book
Bookings and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2002487380661?aff=oddtdtcreator
☕ Seniors Morning Tea
Our Seniors Morning Tea will commence at its usual time. However, instead of our regular program, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of guest speaker presentations being held as part of the Seniors Expo.The first 30 seniors to book will receive a $10 voucher to spend at The Eatery. Grab a coffee or morning tea and join us in the Library's main area to hear from our guest speakers and learn about services, programs and opportunities available to seniors in our community.
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/seniors-morning-tea-rural-seniors-expo-tickets-2000550510430?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎤 Guest Speaker Sessions
A variety of guest speakers will be presenting throughout the day on topics including health, wellbeing, safety, community services and programs designed to support seniors.
40 Participating Stallholders:
• Ageing with Grace
• Arthritis & Osteoporosis NT
• Asthma Foundation NT
• Audika
• Australian Ears and Hearing Care
• Autism NT
• Carers NT
• Coolalinga Community Bank
• COTA NT Aged Care Navigator
• Creative Jewellers Studio Coolalinga
• Crest NT
• Dementia Australia
• Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Dheran Young MLA, Member for Daly
• Emerse
• Genealogical Society of the NT
• Gerard Maley MLA, Member for Nelson and Andrew Mackay MLA, Member for Goyder
• Jacana Energy
• Litchfield Council
• Litchfield Community Library
• Marion Scrymgour MP, Member for Lingiari
• nbn Local
• Neighbourhood Watch NT
• Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service
• NT Concession and Seniors Recognition Scheme
• NT Seniors Card (COTA NT)
• Palliative Care NT
• Parkinson's NT Support Group
• Public Guardian and Trustee NT
• Right at Home Northern Territory
• Road Safety NT
• Services Australia
• Share the Dignity
• Silver Linings NT
• SWELL Palmerston
• The Heart Foundation
• Victims of Crime NT
• Wildcare Inc
• Will Care Home Support
• S*xology Down Under
If you require assistance making a booking, please contact the library 89881200 and our staff will be happy to assist.
We look forward to seeing you at the Expo and helping you connect with the many services and organisations attending this year's event.
Get together for a fun Seniors Morning Tea and explore great resources at the Rural Seniors Expo!
