During QCCN's work in aged care homes in Queensland, large numbers of people aged 100 years and older were identified, many with few peers to reminisce with.   These rare and unique people were largely isolated in aged care facilities, frequently with no social activities, despite having good general health. Lack of resources also meant that the one-on-one care needed to undertake an activity by these wonderful people was left to very rare occurrences. Many of them felt, because of their isolation, that they were alone as centenarians. The objectives of the first functions put together on behalf of the 100 Plus Club was to improve their quality of life and to give them an opportunity to mix with people who had experienced as much life.

From the first tentative steps of the 100 Plus Club, it has continued to grow and hold regular activities, with a membership of currently over 300 people in Queensland.

The gatherings have fostered friendships between these unique Queenslanders. Their sheer force of personality and presence leaves a visitor to a 100 Plus Club function with a sense of the living history they represent.