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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. Find out how to join Seniors and Sprouts.

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.

 

LGBTQIA+ elders

Find out about the range of LGBTQIA+ services and resources for elders in Yarra.