Flourishing in retirement and ageing well

Retirement and ageing are transitions that can be scary and exciting. Transitions can bring grief and trauma, but they also bring excitement and opportunity.

Join Dr John Barletta for this informative, interesting and interactive session as he tackles the ‘what and how’ of wellbeing, guiding goals and actions to help you focus on what’s important, so you can develop the best version of yourself in retirement and ageing. These FREE sessions are for anyone transitioning to retirement or already in retirement and interested in how you can forge a great retirement and stay well and connected.

Register your place by 5pm, Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Contact Council’s Community Development Team at commdev@sdrc.qld.gov.au or on 1300 697 372 with your name, phone number, email address, and the event location (Stanthorpe or Killarney) you wish to attend.

Dr John Barletta, PhD, is a trained Clinical Psychologist and the Health and Wellbeing Specialist for the Queensland Men’s Shed Association, as well as the Health and Wellbeing Officer for Maleny Men’s Shed. After a rewarding career in academia and health, he retired and immediately became a ‘Shedder’. John received a grant from the Department of Health and Aged Care (through the Australian Men’s Shed Association) to publish his Wellbeing Workbook – A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Healthy, Happy, Productive, Long Retirement.

All attendees will receive a PDF copy of the Wellbeing Workbook.