Maintaining friendships and participating in community life and activities is important for your health and wellbeing.
Find out more about Yarra Leisure's Move for Life program.
Learn more about our services by reading our Aged and Disability Services booklet (PDF 16.6MB).
Each day of the week, activities are hosted by us and by various community groups.
Download our 2024 list of Yarra Community Social Groups and Associations (PDF 25KB)
Willowview Centre is a Commonwealth Home Support Programs (CHSP) funded social support group, offering social and recreational programs and activities for older adults 65+ in Yarra. The centre is located at 6 Eddy Court Abbotsford next to the Collingwood Town Hall.
Our programs and activities are planned by professional staff members in consultation with group participants. We aim to strengthen participants’ physical and mobility levels, increase mental stimulation, while socializing and meeting other people.
Activities include:
Our center program includes morning tea, lunch meals, and afternoon tea. Our groups are multicultural, LGBTQI+ diverse, with Greek-speaking and Italian-speaking groups.
Most groups start at 10 am and finish at 2:30 pm. The Wednesday group finishes at 1 PM.
We use Council's Community Transport program to provide transport support with bus pick-ups and drop-offs.
To join our program, register through My Aged Care on 1800 200 422, to arrange an assessment and referral to the centre.
For more information or to discuss referrals, please contact the Willowview Coordinator on 03 9205 5276.
Residents of Yarra aged 50 years and over are welcome at our Senior's Hubs (formerly Seniors Citizens Centres) to meet new friends, participate in activities of interest and learn new skills. connections.
Transport to and from the hubs is available, please contact Yarra Aged Services on 9205 5285 to discuss further.
There is a range of social and recreational groups in Yarra that cater for the needs and interests of residents aged fifty and over. These groups offer a variety of activities, ranging from arts and craft to gentle exercise.
Visit our events calendar to find out about what's on offer in Yarra.
For more information about local seniors groups, call Yarra City Council on 9205 5555 or email us.
Yarra Men's Shed welcomes both men and women of any age and from all cultural backgrounds, to meet and work on projects at their own pace. Members have the opportunity to become involved in 2 or 3 community projects a term and have access to a woodwork shed.
Woodwork, gardening and participating in community projects are just some of the activities enjoyed by people who attend Yarra Men’s Shed.
Yarra Men’s Shed is located in Hoddle Street, next door to Collingwood Neighbourhood House and operates from Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 1pm.
To join or find out more, call Richard de Kleyn during operating hours at 9417 4856.
The Yarra Men’s Shed is supported financially by Yarra City Council, the Office of Housing, Collingwood and Collingwood Neighbourhood House.
