Launched by Brisbane's award winning community radio station, 4MBS ClassicFM, Silver Memories is a new radio service for residents of aged care facilities, isolated members of the community and, in fact, all lovers of musical nostalgia.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and may be accessed through dedicated receiver units available from 4MBS.

With a strong emphasis on music of the 1920s through to the 1950s, Silver Memories will broadcast the great musicals, big bands, swing and other popular music of the past. There'll be singalong sessions, birthday calls, old radio serials, comedy spots, special highlights, requests and many other features to make Silver Memories a service with genuine community interaction. One highlight will include regular information on government services, particularly for the elderly.

The Australian Centre on Ageing at the University of Queensland is working closely with 4MBS to evaluate the benefit of Silver Memories to residents of aged care facilities. Funding for a two year year research project has been made available by the Wicking Trust.

Further support for Silver Memories, including funds required to set up appropriate studio facilities has been made available by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, the Viertel Charitable Foundation as well as Brisbane City Council Liveability Committees for the wards of Dutton Park, East Brisbane, Enoggera, Grange, Marchant & Morningside. Additional donations have been made by service organisations keen to access the Silver Memories service.

To enquire about the Silver Memories service, please call 4MBS ClassicFM on

3847 1717

during normal business hours or click here to send an email
with the words SILVER MEMORIES as the subject