St John Ambulance Tasmania is proud to partner with COTA Tasmania for Seniors Month 2026, with a series of free, practical sessions designed to help older Tasmanians stay safe, confident and independent.
Throughout October, we’ll be hosting sessions in Moonah, Hobart and Launceston, covering first aid, home safety, falls prevention, mobility and independence, as well as activities for grandparents and grandchildren.
Free to attend. No booking required. Walk-ins welcome.
For more information, email MargretJ@stjohntas.org.au.
Free Seniors Month sessions in Moonah, Hobart
St John Ambulance Tasmania
177 Main Road, Moonah
| Date | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 October | Seniors First Aid in the Home: See Our Range of Mobility and Home Aids | 10:00am–12:00pm |
| Monday 5 October | Seniors and Grandkids First Aid: Learning Together Across Generations | 10:00am–11:30am |
| Monday 19 October | First Aid for Seniors: Helping You Stay Safe, Prepared and Independent at Home | 10:00am–12:00pm |
| Friday 30 October | Seniors First Aid in the Home: See Our Range of Mobility and Home Aids | 10:00am–12:00pm |
These practical sessions cover first aid skills, falls prevention, home safety, mobility and independence, with opportunities to learn useful skills in a relaxed and supportive setting.
The Seniors and Grandkids session is designed to make first aid something generations can learn together.
Free Seniors Month sessions in Launceston
St Lukes Launceston
93 Cimitiere Street, Launceston
| Date | Session | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 9 October | Seniors and Grandkids First Aid: Learning Together Across Generations | 11:30am–1:00pm |
| Thursday 15 October | Seniors and Grandkids Pet First Aid: Practical Skills for Pet Lovers of Every Generation | 1:00pm–2:30pm |
These hands-on sessions are a great opportunity for seniors and grandchildren to learn practical first aid skills together, including emergency care for beloved family pets.
Learn something new this Seniors Month
Seniors Month is a great opportunity to build confidence, refresh useful skills and connect with others in the community.
Whether you’re interested in first aid, staying safer at home, supporting your independence or learning alongside your grandchildren, these free sessions are designed to be practical and easy to take part in.
For more information, email MargretJ@stjohntas.org.au.
For more Seniors Month events across Tasmania, visit the COTA Tasmania Seniors Month program.
Learn first aid with St John Tasmania
St John Ambulance Tasmania also delivers first aid and CPR training across Tasmania, including Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.
