Community Activity Guide
Whether you want to try a new activity, join an interest group, volunteer, meet people or get active – there’s something for you in Yarra.
Discover | Connect | Participate
Our community activity guide can help you find programs and activities for all ages. Most activities are free or low cost.
Download the Community Activity Guide [ PDF, 2.22 MB]
The guide is available in the following languages:
- Vietnamese [ PDF, 1.25 MB]
- Arabic [ PDF, 1.38 MB]
- Chinese [ PDF, 1.46 MB]
- Traditional Chinese [ PDF, 1.37 MB]
Why social connections matters
Social inclusion and connection can improve mental and physical wellbeing by fostering a sense of belonging and community.
However, we know that many people will experience loneliness at some stage in their lives – in Yarra almost a third of people experienced loneliness in 2024.
Loneliness is a major public health, economic and social justice challenge. We also know that loneliness can be reduced through well designed programs, infrastructure and initiatives. This includes programs and activities offered by Council, other service providers, community groups and others in the community.
Council commissioned research to better understand the lived experience of loneliness in Yarra, what’s currently in place to support the community and to identify opportunities for improvement. Read the research findings [ PDF, 3.61 MB] .
Improving social connection and reducing loneliness is one of several priorities in our Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.