community Events
15 October
Mackay Seniors Expo 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 9am to noon in The Big Shed, Mackay Showgrounds.
The Mackay Seniors Expo regularly attracts more than 80 exhibitors and approximately 2000 community members.
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October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month​
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The risk of breast cancer increases with age up to 75 years.
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Over 75% of all breast cancers in Australia are diagnosed in women when they are aged 50 years or over.
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The average age of the first diagnosis of breast cancer in women is 61.
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Breast cancer is common and most breast cancers are not caused by genetic factors.
Information provided by Breast Screen Australia​
October
Queensland Seniors Month​
Throughout the month community groups and organisations are hosting inclusive events
and activities throughout the state.
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All year
Mackay Libraries​
Libraries offer a diverse range of programs and events catering for the recreational and
educational needs of people of all ages and abilities in the Mackay region.
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