2017 NSW Seniors Festival - Templates
We’re glad you’re planning an event to celebrate the 2017 NSW Seniors Festival running
from Friday 3 March to Sunday 12 March.
Below are a range of editable and printable templates which you can customise to suit
your event or offer as appropriate.
To use these templates, fill in the fields highlighted in red with details about your event.
Resources
Below you will find the following templates that you can use to promote your event or
activity. Use these templates as a guide only and customise to suit your needs.
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Advertisement/ newsletter alert
Website Text
Radio Community Service Announcement (CSA)
Media Release
Suggested social media posts
Department of Family & Community Services
Postal address: Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield NSW 1800
W www.facs.nsw.gov.au | E [email protected]
T (02) 9377 6000 | TTY (02) 8270 2167
ADVERTISEMENT AND NEWSLETTER TEMPLATE:
2017 NSW Seniors Festival
[Insert your event name]
[Insert short description of your event]
Date: [Insert your event date/s]
Time: [Insert your event start and end time]
Location: [Insert the address of where your event will be held]
Cost: [insert cost or state if it is FREE]
Enquiries/Bookings: [insert a contact name and number]
Department of Family & Community Services
Postal address: Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield NSW 1800
W www.facs.nsw.gov.au | E [email protected]
T (02) 9377 6000 | TTY (02) 8270 2167
COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPLATE:
Community Service Announcement
Let’s do more together [insert activity or event name] this NSW Seniors Festival in [insert
event location].
[Insert your organisation’s name] invites seniors/members of the community to a [insert
activity of event] during 2017 NSW Seniors Festival on [insert event dates and times].
There’s always room in life for new experiences and they’re even better when shared with
friends, family and others. So let’s do more together.
Now in its 59th year, the 10-day festival runs from Friday 3 March to Sunday 12 March.
If you are over 60, NSW Seniors Festival gives you the chance to make new friends or get
together with old ones at an array of local community events.There’s something for
everyone, with many FREE or heavily discounted events from concerts, movies,
workshops, classes, expos, outdoor activities and debates.
For more information call [insert contact].
NSW Seniors Festival is presented by the Department of Family and Community Services
and attracts over 500,000 seniors across NSW each year through events and new lifestyle
experiences that enrich their lives.
There’s something for everyone this Seniors Festival, with hundreds of events and offers
available across the state. To find an event or offer near you visit:
www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
Follow NSW Seniors Festival on Facebook and Twitter.
Department of Family & Community Services
Postal address: Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield NSW 1800
W www.facs.nsw.gov.au | E [email protected]
T (02) 9377 6000 | TTY (02) 8270 2167
WEBSITE TEXT TEMPLATE
Use this template to promote your event on your organisation’s website.
Join us to celebrate NSW Seniors Festival
[Insert organisation name] will celebrate NSW Seniors Festival on [Insert date] with a
special event on
[Insert short description of event]
Date: [Insert event date].
Venue: [Insert event location].
Time: [Insert event time].
Cost: [If Any].
Now in its 59th year, the 10-day NSW Seniors Festival runs from Friday 3 March to
Sunday 12 March. The festival encourages seniors to get out, make new friends and catch
up with old ones by doing more together.
NSW Seniors Festival is presented by the Department of Family and Community Services
and attracts over 500,000 seniors across NSW each year through events and new lifestyle
experiences that enrich their lives.
For more information about [Insert event name] please contact [insert a contact name and
phone number]
RSVPs are [insert essential, recommended, or not required].
There’s something for everyone this Seniors Festival, with hundreds of events and offers
available across the state. To find an event or offer near you visit:
www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
Department of Family & Community Services
Postal address: Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield NSW 1800
W www.facs.nsw.gov.au | E [email protected]
T (02) 9377 6000 | TTY (02) 8270 2167
MEDIA RELEASE TEMPLATE
[INSERT DATE OF ISSUE]
[INSERT REGION] CELEBRATES 2017 NSW Seniors Festival
Local seniors across NSW are being encouraged to enjoy new experiences, continue
learning, impart their skills, and have fun in the lead up to the 2017 NSW Seniors Festival.
With the theme ‘Let’s do more together’, the festival promotes inclusive communities and
provides an opportunity for seniors to try new things, contribute, and remain active and
engaged in their local communities.
The NSW Seniors Festival is the largest festival for people over 60 in the Southern
Hemisphere, attracting up to 500,000 seniors across the state to events and online.
Formerly NSW Seniors Week, the NSW Seniors Festival has continued to grow each year
since it began 59 years ago. It continues to set the benchmark as the biggest event
program for seniors in the southern hemisphere.
In 2017 the festival will run for 10-days from Friday 3 March to Sunday 12 March across
NSW. During this annual festival there are hundreds of FREE and discounted events
around NSW to inspire seniors to eat well, stay active and connect with their local
community.
This NSW Seniors Festival, seniors will be inspired to try new things, socialise, share skills
and keep doing the things they enjoy, together!
The following events will be held in [insert your local region]:
[List description and details of event/s] [Include description of your organisation].
NSW Seniors Festival, presented by the Department of Family and Community Services,
is an established and effective platform to engage active, social and independent seniors.
For the latest updates and event listings visit www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au and follow
NSW Seniors Festival on Facebook and Twitter through the icons on the site.
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MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS: [insert contact name & details].
PHOTO AND CAPTION: Newspapers will be much more likely to publish your item if you
include a photo
Department of Family & Community Services
Postal address: Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield NSW 1800
W www.facs.nsw.gov.au | E [email protected]
T (02) 9377 6000 | TTY (02) 8270 2167
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Twitter Posts
Celebrate #NSWSeniorsFestival by attending a local event in your area, many are FREE
www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
Let’s Do More Together this Seniors Festival, make new friends and socialise with old
ones www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
We're celebrating #NSWSeniorsFestival from 3 March to 12 March #Letsdomoretogether
www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
Facebook Posts
If you’re over 60, @NSWSeniorsFestival gives you the chance to make new friends or get
together with old ones at an array of local community events, many which are free or
heavily discounted. Find an event in your area and Let’s Do More Together!
www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
There’s something for everyone this @NSWSeniorsFestival, with hundreds of events and
offers available across the state. NSW Seniors Festival is a 10-day festival that runs from
Friday 3 to Sunday 12 March 2017. To find an event or offer near you visit
www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
There’s always room in life for new experiences and they’re even better when shared with
friends, family and others. So let’s do more together this @NSWSeniorsFestival Find out
more at www.nswseniorsfestival.com.au
Department of Family & Community Services
Postal address: Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield NSW 1800
W www.facs.nsw.gov.au | E [email protected]
T (02) 9377 6000 | TTY (02) 8270 2167