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Every day people are coming together to improve their health and wellbeing, make a contribution to the community, make new friends or simply get out and about.
Explore the activities' directory on our Activities for seniors page to find an activity that will suit you.
Be creative
Exercising the creative part of your brain is shown to have benefits for your health and wellbeing. Picking up a paintbrush or a ukulele can work wonders for your cognitive health and mood.
Watch Alan talk about his passion to paint and to teach others in our Add Life to Your Years – Painting with Alan video.
Join a music group, book club or one of the many creative activities and courses at your local neighbourhood house, community centre or University of the Third Age. To find a creative activity that suits you, browse our creative activities on the Activities for seniors page.
Activate your mind
Learning new things and keeping your brain active can reduce the rate of cognitive decline as you age, and it can be a lot of fun.
Watch Susie talk about the joy she has found from learning at the University of the Third Age (U3A) in our Add Life to Your Years - Learning with Susie video.
To find an activity that will activate your mind, browse the learning activities on our Activities for seniors page.
Join a learning activity, event, workshop, or training at one of our libraries. Consider the University of the Third Age which offers courses, discussion groups and lectures on a wide range of subjects including history, maths, science, philosophy, cultures of the world, languages, technology, and arts appreciation.
Browse our activities' directory to find activities and courses that will activate your mind on our Activities for seniors page.
Be fit and active
Getting regular exercise as we age is important. Exercise reduces the risk of many health conditions. It can give us energy, help us maintain a positive mood and keep us strong. Aim for 30 minutes of medium intensity exercise, such as a brisk walk, on most days. Find out more about this recommendation on the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care website.
Be inspired by watching Bill, who is a fitness instructor at the young age of 90, in the Add Life to Your Years - Aqua aerobics with Bill video.
Take a fitness or yoga class, swim in a pool, ride a bike, join a walking group, take up a new sport like bowls or bocce, or learn tai chi. Whatever your age, interest and ability, there is something that will suit you. Find activities to help you get active by browsing exercise activities on our Activities for over 55s page.
Stay social and connected
Having a strong social life in older age slows down the brain's ageing process. It makes us happier, less lonely and more fulfilled.
Watch Yen talk about how much she loves being involved in her community in the Add Life to Your Years - Creating Community with Yen video.
There are lots of ways to improve your social life. Volunteering, joining a club like Probus or Rotary, and being involved in a community garden or your local men's shed, are all ways of meeting people and connecting with your community. We have over 30 social clubs and groups with a focus on active ageing.
Explore our activities' directory for social clubs and groups on our Activities for seniors page.
Immunisations and health
Recommended vaccines
It’s important to know about the vaccinations you need as you age and at key times in your life, including travel and the arrival of new grandchildren.
It’s recommended that older adults be vaccinated against influenza, whooping cough and tetanus as well as shingles, COVID-19 and pneumococcal disease.
These vaccines are available at convenient locations around the City of Boroondara.
- For vaccine prices, visit our Vaccine pricing page.
- Bookings are required for all vaccines. Visit our Immunisation page to make a booking.
For more information about the vaccinations you might need, visit Immunisations for older people.
Be informed about your health
Take control of your health and wellbeing as you age by being informed on topics important to healthy ageing, including:
- brain health
- heart health
- healthy bones and joints
- healthy eating
- staying positive
- immunisations and health checks.
The Victorian Government's Better Health Channel gives you the latest evidence-based health and wellbeing information.
NURSE-ON-CALL provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1300 60 60 24
If your situation is an emergency, call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department.