Recreation and community activities
Explore Yarra's community and social groups for older adults.
Dancing from the Heart
Each month, people aged 60+ can enjoy two hours of music, movement and social connection in Collingwood Town Hall’s historic ballroom.
This is a free event however bookings are essential. Check What's on in Yarra for upcoming dates.
For more information and to book a spot contact the Community Development Officer – Ageing Well on 9205 5555.
Seniors and Sprouts
The Seniors and Sprouts program connects Yarra residents aged 65+ with 4-year-old kindergarten children for shared learning and connection. Participating seniors join a local kinder class for an hour of guided interaction over 7 weeks in Term 4 each year.
Participants must have a Working with Children Check (free for volunteers) and attend an information session. For more information contact the Community Development Officer – Ageing Well on 9205 5555.
Neighbourhood houses in Yarra
The neighbourhood houses and learning centres in Yarra provide a variety of programs and activities created specifically for their local communities.
Ethnic Seniors Clubs
We support a diverse range of social groups, including:
- Chinese Mandarin Community Friendship Association
- Collingwood Elderly Greek Women’s Group
- Cultural Vietnamese Women’s Association
- Fitzroy Public Residents
- Fitzroy Chinese Association
- Yarra Chinese Women’s Group
- Greek Elderly Senior Citizen's Club of Nth Fitzroy & Nth Carlton
- Greek Senior Citizen's District of Richmond
- Italian Pensioners Club of Nth Fitzroy
- Multiethnic Seniors Serbian Club
- Nth Richmond Elderly Chinese Friendship Association
- Serbian Pension Club
- Yarra Chinese Friendship Association
- U3A Yarra City
- U3A Chinese in Yarra Inc.
To find out more or to connect with a group, contact the Community Development Officer – Ageing Well on 9205 5555.