Gloria O'Brien-Rudyk and Cindy O'Brien-Younie are the driving forces behind the Port Macquarie event.

"We have already received expressions of interest from 38 teams but we have to cap acceptances at 36 teams," Cindy said.

"That would mean about 540 competitors on the day but we are anticipating between 1000 to 1800 competitors, family and supporters at the venue on the day.

"There are still opportunities available for businesses and people to be involved. We really need donations of water, even one or two slabs would be appreciated.

"We are also desperately in need of more marquees and would love more businesses to help us out.

"This is not solely about the Aboriginal community. This event is about closing the gap and bringing the entire community together."

Cindy said the goal of the Elders Olympics was to promote inclusiveness.

The Elders Olympics features modified sporting competition and games designed to promote better health and wellbeing.

Events are undertaken at a walking pace. Events include, quoits, shooting hoops, bean-bag throwing, pass the footy, hockey stick relay, softball toss, walking relay and egg and baton relay.

The organisers have praised the response from Port Macquarie-Hastings area schools with students to act as volunteers on the day.

"These students will be acting as marshalls and scorers at each event. We will have about 18 students at each sporting station," Cindy said.

"Having the students involved was a real goal for the organising committee.

"By attending this event these students will learn about, being part of community involvement, looking at the health and wellbeing of other people and fostering a connection with the Aboriginal community and culture."

The day of competition includes a march where teams display their hand-made banners before Uncle Richard Dakker will perform a welcome to country.

A presentation dinner at Panthers will follow the end of competition.