News
26 March, 2025
Scam smart senior sessions
SOMERSET Regional Council’s seniors connection program, In Good Company, will host four Financial Security and Scam Awareness information sessions starting in April.
Social Plan Advisory Committee Chair, Councillor Michael Bishop, said the sessions would provide Somerset seniors with important advice on money management.
“Unfortunately, seniors are the most vulnerable people in the community when it comes to financial security and scams,” Cr Bishop said.
“These sessions will cover strategies to keep money safe with online banking and shopping. You will also learn how to identify what a scam looks like and how to avoid being scammed.”
Sessions will be held from 10am-12pm with morning tea at the following locations:
· Lowood – Thursday, 3 April, Lowood Library
· Esk – Friday, 11 April, Esk Library
· Fernvale – Wednesday, 30 April, Fernvale Visitor Information Centre
· Toogoolawah – Thursday, 8 May, Alexandra Hall
Council will also be hosting its last Dementia Awareness and Carer Support Information Sessions this week in Kilcoy on Friday, March 28, at the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre, 41 Hope Street.
Dementia Australia Community Engagement Officer Kara Crompton will provide an overview of dementia, information for carers, and the services available for support.
The session will include a morning tea and Q&A, held 10am-12pm.
Bookings are essential. Contact council on 5424 4000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au.
