The Golden Gurus Program (the Program) provides Mature Age Australians (aged 50 years and over) with a range of opportunities to support community organisations and small businesses. The Golden Gurus Program commenced on 1 January 2010.

This national Program aims to recognise the valuable contribution that Mature Age people make to Australian communities and small businesses.

The Program aims to raise awareness among Mature Age people and the community of the benefits of Skilled Volunteering and Small Business Mentoring. The Program also aims to increase:

• the number of Mature Age people who participate in Skilled Volunteering and Small Business Mentoring roles
  
• the availability of Skilled Volunteering and Small Business Mentoring opportunities for Mature Age people.

The Golden Gurus Program is being delivered by a community of Golden Guru Member Organisations across Australia.

The Program is one of the many examples of how volunteering makes a valuable contribution to Australia’s economic and social wellbeing.

In addition, through Golden Gurus, Mature Age Australians are able to meet new people, develop social networks, access free training, and participate in an Ambassadors Program.