Event of the Year - Nominees

Seniors Festival 2025, saw U3A Prom Coast host a morning tea and concert for South Gippsland Seniors. Over 250 seniors attended, many being bused in from surrounding towns such as Yarram, Venus Bay, Leongatha and Korumburra to the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. 

Attendees were treated to a variety of free musical acts with the U3A band playing a variety of songs for their audience. Everyone was encouraged to join in with the sing-alongs and dancing. Artistic expression was also on full display, with members showcasing their mosaics, water colour and oil paintings. 

Local secondary school students also took part in festivities, volunteering their time to serve morning tea, and lend a helping hand in the kitchen and backstage – you could even find some students joining in dancing. 

The seniors event provided an opportunity for our ageing community to have a day out and celebrate themselves. An opportunity that is normally inaccessible for many residents due to financial or physical reasons.  

The morning tea also provided opportunity for connection between many seniors, who were able to reconnect with others or forge new friendships. Many of the attendees where shocked by how much fun they had and why they hadn’t been doing this more often. 

Overall, the event was a huge success and a great way to conclude Seniors Fest 2025. With Council support, Prom Coast U3A were able to provide a free accessible social event for seniors across South Gippsland – providing them a place to gather, dance, sing and socialise. U3A hopes their seniors celebration can become annual event for seniors to connect every year.