Grandparents Day

In Queensland, Grandparents Day is celebrated every year on the last Sunday in October. This year, Grandparents Day was celebrated on Sunday 26 October.

Grandparents Day recognises the contribution grandparents make to families, communities, and the economy.

It's a day for Queenslanders to thank grandparents for their care and support and for sharing their knowledge, experience, and traditions with younger generations. Their history, stories and life experiences is a true resource for all of us to learn from  and value.

The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is unique. The intergenerational love, care, wisdom and teachings shared can last a lifetime.

Grandparents and community

A child's interactions with their grandparent are often their first interactions with an older person. Good relationships between grandparents and young people help create and foster positive attitudes toward ageing and older people. Find out more about Queensland Government efforts to create age-friendly communities.

Grandparents can also be primary full-time carers for their grandchildren, safeguarding family connections. Find out more about support for grandparent carers.