Seniors Week is about Queenslanders of all ages joining together and celebrating the valuable contributions of seniors in our community.
The judges were delighted at the variety of interpretation and the literary skill shown by the 139 entries. All clients and residents who entered are to be highly commended for taking the time to enter and for sharing their stories of wisdom.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Best Short Story Overall
Vera Fiddyment for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Maiala Independent Living Units
Best Poem Overall
Jean Allen for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Mossman Community Care client
Sub Senior Category - best short story or poem
Elizabeth Mair for “Wear Out, Don’t Rust Out”
Blue Care Murgon Respite Care
Brisbane – best story or poem
Colin Piper for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Eastside Community Care client
Far North Queensland – best story or poem
Eleanor Buchan for “Memories”
Blue Care Mossman Community Care client
North Queensland – best story or poem
Reg Beck for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Proserpine Community Care client
Sunshine Coast – best story or poem
Edith Lock for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Cooloola District Respite Care
Logan / Ipswich – best story or poem
Margaret Barnes for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Fassifern Respite Care client
Central Queensland – best story or poem
Elaine Williams for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Bundaberg Community Care client
South West Queensland / South Burnett – best story or poem
Elizabeth Pace for “Old Age”
Blue Care Ardmore Independent Living Units
Fraser Coast – best story or poem
Irene Davey for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Hervey Bay Respite Care client
Southern Region – best story or poem
Combined Resident Entry for “The Wisdom of Age”
Blue Care Amaroo Aged Care Facility