Alice Springs Seniors Expo 2026

Date/ Time: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10am to 2pm (Free entry and morning tea) 
Venue: Alice Springs Convention Centre, 93 Barrett Drive, Alice Spring

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Highlights

Costs: Free entry and free morning tea

• Pre-event: Active in Alice Walking Group (meet at 8.15am outside convention centre, for casual 30 minutes walk starting at 8.30am – wear read and BYO bottle!)
• BBQ: Gold coin donation and drinks for sale
• 44 stalls and interactive displays
• Qigong With Hellen Checker: 10.30am to 11am (Outdoor/quiet space) 30 minutes free Qigong class, an ancient Chinese practise which harmonises movement, breath and meditation. 
• Music from U3A Beaut Ukes 11am to 11.30am (MacDonnell Room)
• Free Tai Chi with Eunice 11.30am to 12.00pm (MacDonnell Room)
• Free massage from the Plaza Wellbeing Centre 12.30pm to 1.30pm (MacDonnell Room)
• Information take-homes, giveaways and prizes — including 2 lucky door prizes and if you fill out the event feedback survey at the COTA table — you may win a free night’s accommodation at the Crown Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters (including breakfast and late checkout) and valued at $250!

Things to know

• 10am Official opening in the Ghan Foyer. Doors to exhibitors open thereafter
• Expo closes at 2pm
• Marketing kit to share (poster and social media tile)
• Conditions of entry and general information.

Exhibitors (A-Z)

View exhibitors in numerical order (by table number) 

• Alice Springs Senior Citizens: Craft and woodwork displays (some projects for sale) plus information about activities (bingo, library and lunches) and a raffle.
• Alice Springs Town Council: Come and chat with Alice Springs Town Council about our programs and opportunities to connect.
• Anglicare NT – Aged Care and Community Support Services: Information about available support options, including domestic assistance, social support, transport, care coordination, restorative care, and other community-based aged care services
• Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS): Information on residential home care.
• Bosom Buddies NT Inc: Local breast (and other) cancer support group, promoting awareness and education, and highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention.
• Carers NT: Find out more about how they improve the lives of unpaid carers living in the Northern Territory.
• Casa Services: Meet the team and have fun with a range of activities including riddles/trivia, card matching, puzzles, hidden objects picture, stack cups and name that tune.
• Catholic Care NT: Information on aged care advocacy.
• Central Australian Women’s Legal Service: Have a legal or financial question? Chat to the team about your rights, finances and the free support services available for women across the Central & Barkly Regions. Whether you’re planning ahead, dealing with a legal issue or simply looking for information, we’re here to help.
• Community Allied Health and Aged Care: Members of the Aged Care Unit and the Adult Allied Health Teams available to answer questions about their services.
• Community Based Rehab Team (CBR Team): Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, hand therapy, and rehabilitation services through home visits, clinic appointments, and community-based care. 
• COTA NT: Find out more about our advocacy, programs and projects for senior Territorians.
• Crest NT: Help for aged care home care providers across the Territory to recruit, develop, and retain dedicated personal care workers.
• Dementia Australia – Alice Springs: Information about dementia supports and services – and how to reduce your risk of dementia. Plus  chance to win a prize by entering quiz about dementia
• Dementia Centre – DSA (Support):
• Department of People Sports and Culture: NT Concession and Seniors Recognition Unit:  Get help to apply for the NT Concession Scheme and NT Seniors Recognition schemes and get your questions answered.
• Desert Dietitians: Personalised nutrition care and practical guidance to help improve your health, optimise performance, and create sustainable habits.
• Electorate Office Araluen: Staff from Robyn Lambley MLA, Member for Araluen’s office talking about services to the community.
• Get Physical Squash & Fitness: Find out more about the many benefits of regular exercise and how strength training can help maintain muscle and bone health, improve balance, reduce the risk of falls, increase energy and support independence for everyday living. We’ll also provide practical advice on getting started, regardless of fitness level or previous exercise experience. Take part in a fun, interactive fitness challenge with the chance to win a small prize.
• Jacana Energy: Practical energy-saving tips, helpful resources and expert advice, including how to use My Account.
• Joshua Burgoyne MLA Braitling Electorate Office: Come for a chat, enter the raffle and pick up a water bottle, handy shopping bag, pen and notebook.
• Marion Scrymgour MP: Staff will be available to engage with community members, discuss issues affecting the region, and encourage participants to share the topics and concerns that matter most to them with their Federal Member.
• Mental Health Association of Central Australia: Find out more about psychosocial support services, NDIS services, suicide prevention programs and health promotion initiative.
• Motor Vehicle Registry (DLI): Information on driving licences, registration and Seniors Card discounts.
• Movement Matters Therapy: Find out how their exercise physiology and hydrotherapy programs can support your strength, balance, mobility, and independence, and can help with managing chronic health conditions and reducing the risk of falls.
• Multicultural Community Services Central Australia: Information about services and programs, including MCSCA’s multicultural health program.
• National Seniors – Alice Springs: Australian wide seniors organisation, for persons over 50 years of age, with policy group connected to the federal Parliament.
• Neighbourhood Watch Darwin NT: Provision of safety advice for seniors and connection opportunities.
• Northern Territory Consumer Affairs: Answering questions about the Australian Consumer Law, consumer rights, renting in the NT, scams and a whole lot more. 
• Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Services: Information on home fire safety for the elderly, general fire safety also storms and flood safety.
• NT Department of Health, Disability and Ageing: Providing information and support navigating My Aged Care.
• NT Public Guardian and Trustee: Information about services including Wills, Advance Personal Plans, estate administration, financial management services, and decision-making support for adults who may need assistance
• Palliative Care NT: Information about their services and support.
• Red Centre Health Focus: Discover how staying active can help you maintain your strength, balance, and independence. Challenge yourself with our Balance Test and Grip Strength Assessment and see how you compare!
• Relationships Australia – Northern Territory: Information on the Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service.
• Seniors Card (COTA NT): Pick up a print discount directory, update your details and enter a prize draw.
• Services Australia – Central Australia: Meet your local Services Australia Financial Information and Aged Care specialists.
• St John Ambulance: First aid and information.
• The Arthritis Foundation of Northern Territory: Arthritis, osteoporosis and bone health resources, plus promotion of the Arthritis Australia National Infoline. 
• The Heart Foundation: Heart health resources including recipes and giveaways. Learn about The Heart Foundation Walking groups in Alice Springs and how to join or start your own.
• U3A – Alice Springs: Meet Members and find out more programs and activities.
• Victims of Crime NT – Alice Springs:  Find out more about our property crime and victim support programs, personal safety workshops, interventions and strategies and our free home security assessments.
• Volunteering NT: Learn about volunteering and its benefits to your wellbeing and the community. Explore volunteering opportunities and how you can get involved.
• Yeperenye Shopping Centre: Find out more about the Seniors Club Card which offers exclusive savings across a range of stores within the Yeperenye Shopping Centre.

Program may be subject to change

Acknowledgements of support

With thanks to the Crown Plaza by IHG Alice Springs Lasseters for gifting us one night’s accommodation at the the Crown Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters including breakfast and late checkout (valued at approx $250).

Josh Burgoyne, Member for Braitling and Robyn Lambley, Member for Araluen for donating the lukcy door prizes.

Page updated 6 August 2026