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Services for seniors
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Help getting around

Learn about the options available to help you get to appointments and around your local area.

Help accessing meals

Find out about our Boroondara Cooks program, or how to access meal delivery, online shopping, and food inspiration.
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Social support services and events

Maintain social connections by joining in with our transport, activities, groups and events.

Personal alarm assessments

Learn how personal alarms can help you to continue to live an independent life.
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Film festival open for entries

Entries are open for community members to submit a film, for the chance to have their creation screened for audiences as part of the official Boroondara Seniors Film Festival line-up.
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Latest news

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Putting a spotlight on safety during Community Safety Month

We mark Community Safety Month each October, working with Victoria Police, groups like Neighbourhood Watch, and the wider community to promote health and safety.
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Boroondara's musical series welcomes spring's melodies

We are inviting older residents in Boroondara to join us for our Boroondara musical event series in spring 2023.
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Our annual Boroondara Seniors Film Festival is back

Join us for a series of free movies at landmark cinemas across Boroondara, centred around our theme: 'Stories that inspire, challenge, and connect us'.
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One hundred plus reasons to celebrate

Each year during Victorian Seniors Festival Month, we celebrate the centenarians of Boroondara, residents of our community who are 100 years and older.

Upcoming events

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How to research the history of your house

10 October 2023, 1:00 pm
Victorian History Month 2023
Free
Hawthorn Library
Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre
Free
Lido Cinemas

Scrap-estry weaving workshop

12 October 2023, 6:30 pm
Hawthorn Arts Centre
Explore activities for over 55s
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Creative

Make art, join a band or choir, learn an instrument, take up a new craft, use your local Men's Shed.

Exercise

Find an exercise class, join a walking or cycling group, find a golf, tennis, bowls club, take up tango.

Learning

Learn about technology, research your family history, study great art and literature, discuss world events.

Social

Join a club to enjoy a shared interest or ​give community service​, ​or just for some companionship and fun.​​

Outings

Go an a day trip with a social group, visit a local gallery, park or market, take in a performance.​​

At home

Ideas and resources for staying active and connecting with others at home.​

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