Ballarat Ageing Well Expo

The City of Ballarat delivers an annual Ballarat Ageing Well Expo. This expo is designed to provide valuable information and resources to people 55 years and over, carers, family members and friends. 

Attendees are provided with the opportunity to learn about the changes to aged care and explore options, services and supports that are available locally to help people age well.

• 440 people attended Expo
• 103 stallholders representing 56 organisations.  
• 235 people attended the guest speaker presentations with an average of 59 people per session.

View or download an event overview in our - 2025 Ballarat Ageing Well Expo FAST FACTS

Attendees with health conditions and limited mobility need a greater number of seating options to be placed throughout the expo venue.

Attendees require the presentation area to be a quieter space with a reduced amount of competing background noise, with clear sound to better engage with presentations.

• 93% of attendee respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that they felt more informed after the event.
• 96% of attendee respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that there was a good variety of stallholders.
• 94% of attendee respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that the event was worthwhile.
• 100% of stallholder respondents said the level of engagement and interest from attendees was good or excellent.
• 94% of attendee respondents think the Expo should be a regular event. (71% annual, 20% biennial, 9% other).

The first Ballarat Ageing Well Expo was held in March 2025 at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre. Attendees were able to meet a range of local organisations including aged care services, community-based health, and other support organisations as well as listen to presentations.

View/Download the presentations from the day:

• What’s Happening with Aged Care? - presented by Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
  Disclaimer: The information in this presentation was accurate as of March 2025. Some information may be subject to change in the approach to new system launch on July 1 2025.
• Retirement Housing Options: Get Informed - presented by Housing for the aged action group inc.
  Disclaimer: The information in this presentation was accurate as of March 2025. For up-to-date information or other inquiries about retirement housing, please call HAAG on (03) 9654 7389. This presentation is intended as general information only and is not a substitute for legal advice.
• Preparing for your future: Tips to help you plan for older age - presented by Ballarat and Grampians Community Legal Service