Social Companionship Initiative Read more about Social Companionship Initiative Referenced location Hawthorn Library Activity category Social Activity options Free Activity days Thursday Phone 0434616325 Email [email protected] Link reference https://www.swinburne.edu.au/ Activity description The Social Companionship Initiative is a friendly intergenerational activity at Hawthorn Library, pairing Swinburne University nursing students with older residents for weekly conversations. The get togethers help to reduce loneliness, build community. It also assists future nurses to practice empathy, listening, and person centred care. Held on Tuesdays at 11am at the Hawthorn Library (the last catchup will be 30th June 2026). For more information contact Ju Attawet via [email protected] or 0434616325. Suburb Hawthorn Audience Seniors Activity options Free Activity dropdowns Social Outings Content provider Nursing Department, Swinburne University of Technology
Monthly lunches - Life Activities Club Boroondara Read more about Monthly lunches - Life Activities Club Boroondara Activity category Social Activity days Thursday Phone [email protected] Email [email protected] Link reference https://www.lifeboroondara.org.au/ Activity description On the second Thursday of each moth, club members meet for lunch at venues chosen from locations withing the Boroondara vicinity. The lunches provide opportunities for members to try different food options and enjoy some social interaction. Suburb Camberwell Audience Seniors Activity dropdowns Social Outings Grown ups
South Camberwell Senior Centre gathering Read more about South Camberwell Senior Centre gathering Activity category Social Activity days Thursday Phone 0428 333 400 Email [email protected] Link reference https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EzbxJwXf6/ Activity description A regular fortnight gathering inviting Chinese elderly participants to build community cohesion promoting general health and wellness.Meetings will be held onsite every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month starting 9 October. Featured activities will include: healthy exercises for the elderly, special topics of community interest, birthday parties, games, English classes and music classes. We'll continue as long as there is community interest. $15 per session. Suburb Camberwell Audience Seniors Activity dropdowns Exercise Learning Entertainment Social Outings Seniors clubs Content provider South Camberwell Gospel Hall Location Camberwell
Scrabble - Life Activities Club Boroondara Read more about Scrabble - Life Activities Club Boroondara Activity category Social Activity options Free Activity days Thursday Phone (03) 9809 2565 Email [email protected] Link reference https://life.org.au/the-clubs/Boroondara/ Activity description Join our friendly group from Life Activities Club Boroondara for Scrabble at 1pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month. Come and exercise your mind! Suburb Canterbury Audience Seniors Activity dropdowns Social Content provider Life Activities Club Boroondara
Preschool birthday parties Read more about Preschool birthday parties Referenced location Bowen Street Community Centre Activity category Social Activity days Saturday Sunday Phone (03) 9889 0791 Email [email protected] Link reference https://bowenstreet.org.au/venue-hire Activity description Room hire available for preschool birthday parties. Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 1.30 pm or 1.30 to 5 pm and some weekdays available. Cost for non-members is $175 per session, members $135 per session. Suburb Camberwell Audience Early years Activity options Accessible Activity dropdowns Entertainment Social 3 - 5 years Content provider Bowen Street Community Centre
Unstructured playgroups Read more about Unstructured playgroups Referenced location Bowen Street Community Centre Activity category Social Activity days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Phone (03) 9889 0791 Email [email protected] Link reference https://bowenstreet.org.au/children Activity description New to the area and looking for an unstructured playgroup? Secure playgroup and and access to kitchen facilities. Membership fees apply. Take a virtual tour and find details on our website. Suburb Camberwell Audience Early years Activity options Accessible Activity dropdowns Creative Social Outings 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 - 10 years Location Camberwell
Kew Home of Chinese - Seniors Club Read more about Kew Home of Chinese - Seniors Club Referenced location Kew Seniors Centre Activity category Social Activity days Friday Phone 0456 360 017 Email [email protected] Link reference /community/seniors/seniors-clubs Activity description We provide opportunities for older people of all abilities and interests to participate in group activities to enhance wellbeing and foster connections, Tai chi, Line Dancing, Traditional Dancing, Choir, warm up and stretching and outings. We aim to encourage our members to be socially active, lead healthy lives and blend into the local community. We also partner with other clubs to provide joint activities and programs to members. Cost: $20 annual membership fee. 每星期五在 Kew老人中心活動。 我們有:麻將,太極,合唱,排舞,傳統舞,拉筋等活動,每年舉行一到二次一日遊,我們老人家在這里過着健康愉快的生活,有時我們還和其他不同文化背景的俱樂部一起搞活動,互相交流,學習,得益非淺。 Suburb Kew Audience Seniors Activity dropdowns Creative Learning Social Seniors clubs Grown ups Location Kew
Eastern Senior Chinese Association Read more about Eastern Senior Chinese Association Referenced location Kew Seniors Centre Activity category Social Activity days Monday Wednesday Friday Phone 0411622679 Link reference /community/seniors/seniors-clubs Activity description We provide opportunities for older people to participate in group activities to enhance well-being and foster connections, Mah-jong, Line Dancing, Traditional Folk Dancing, Choir, Karaoke, Creative Painting, Table Tennis, and Ballroom (Sequence) Dancing. We aim to encourage our members to be socially active, lead healthy lives, and promote independence. We are holding activities on Monday and Wednesday 9:30 am to 5 pm, and Friday 7 pm to 10 pm (exclude public holidays). Cost: $20 annual membership fee. 我們提供給廣大的中老年健康活動 項麻將 排舞 民族舞 合唱團 卡拉OK 創意水彩畫 桌球 及 澳洲舞等各種活動 包括四個傳統中國節慶的慶祝活動 戶外旅遊等. 歡迎住在 Boroondara 區域的居民前來報名加入會員 活動時間: 每周一三 : 9:30 - 17:00 每周五晚上: 19:00-22:00 (公定假日不開放). Suburb Kew Audience Seniors Activity options Accessible Activity dropdowns Exercise Social Seniors clubs Grown ups
Bus outings – Balwyn Evergreen Centre Read more about Bus outings – Balwyn Evergreen Centre Referenced location Balwyn Evergreen Centre Activity category Social Activity days Tuesday Phone (03) 9836 9681 Email [email protected] Link reference https://www.balwynevergreen.org.au/bus-outings Activity description Our Evergreen Ramblers Program takes you on a tour around Melbourne's outer metropolitan area every Tuesday from 10 am to 3 pm. Discover or revisit lovely suburbs and townships, stopping to enjoy lunch together at a selection of restaurants, hotels or taverns that we've hand-picked for you. Transport is arranged in our iconic minibus, with pick up and drop off at your doorstep, so you need to do is get comfortable and enjoy the ride. Cost: $27 (Commonwealth Home Support Programme assessed and approved) or $35 (non-assessed). Please note: lunch is an additional cost. Suburb Balwyn Audience Seniors Activity dropdowns Social Outings Transport available Grown ups Content provider Balwyn Evergreen Centre
Canterbury Girl Guides Read more about Canterbury Girl Guides Activity category Social Activity days Tuesday Phone 0417 552 143 Email [email protected] Link reference https://boroondaragirlguides.weebly.com/canterbury.html Activity description Fun, non competitive girl focused activities to promote friendship, citizenship and adventure. Weekly meetings during term time invite girls to try new things, make new friends and explore a range of activities. Try free of charge for 3 weeks before having to join up. Suburb Canterbury Audience Early years Activity dropdowns Creative Exercise Learning Social Outings 5 - 10 years Content provider Girl Guides Victoria Location Canterbury