St Vincent's Health Ageing Service is running a free, 5-week group program for older adults who are interested in learning new skills to manage anxiety, stress, low mood or who want to improve their emotional wellbeing. In this program, you will learn about:
Brain health; Physical Activity and pain; Social connection; Understanding emotions and Valued living.

Activities are held on Mondays 10 am to 11:30 am. Please contact the Healthy Ageing Service to book into the program. Transport may be provided.

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.

A fun exercise program, based on dance moves and funky music.

For those looking for a little more challenge, this great cardio work out that feels like fun.

Held at BASSCare incorporating Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services.

Various group fitness classes design to improved strength, flexibility and overall well-being.

Held at BASSCARE North Balwyn Seniors Centre.

Various group fitness classes design to improved strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing.

Held at BASSCARE, Chambly Hall, Camberwell.

Various group fitness classes design to improved strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing.

Held at BASSCARE Ashburton Seniors Centre, Ashburton.

Bring your skills or come and learn from this group of enthusiastic, talented knitters.

Patterns and wool supplied for our fundraising projects. Items are sold at the Community Centre and local Art and Craft markets.

Held at BASSCARE Ashburton Seniors Centre