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.

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

Does your child love LEGO? The Intergenerational LEGO Club is a supportive weekly program where children aged 6–12 are paired with trained teen mentors (15–18) to build, create, and connect—brick by brick.

This program is especially helpful for children who are shy, or socially isolated, offering a gentle and fun way to practice social skills in a safe, structured space.

This program is free with Craig Family Centre membership. Thursdays 4 to 5 pm.

The club organises day trips to locations outside Melbourne on a quarterly basis.
The trips include visits to places of interest, lunch and, in some cases, opportunities to do some shopping.

The trips are on the last Wednesday of the month in February, May, August and November.

The trips are open to members. and those who are interested in joining but would like to try out some activities first

Song Haven is a choir for anyone living with dementia, where music becomes a means for connection, expression and joy.

In a supportive environment, choir members will (re)discover the power of song as it enables us to build new memories and friendships through shared melodies.

No prior musical experience is required. Caregivers and family members can participate alongside their loved ones.

The Mah Jong members are a friendly group who meet every Monday morning. While winning games is a bonus, building friendships and socialising is more important.

New members are always welcome.

A small fee is payable on the day of attendance.

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.

Do you find book-clubs leave you wanting more? Are you seeking a more in-depth exploration into literary works? Would you like to share your love of literature with like-minded souls?

Then this course is for you!

Led by Barbara Boxhall, a passionate literature teacher of over 30 years, this course will take you deep into the themes, language and composition of classic and contemporary literary works.

Classes are composed of a small group of literature lovers who will enjoy discussing, analyzing and appreciating the nuances and hidden threads and themes that make up a literary work. Barbara will lead a discussion which invites participants to read, explore and contribute.

You will build connections with your class mates, authors and literary works as well as enjoying a thought-provoking afternoon.

The course runs once every term for 6-weeks on Tuesday afternoons 1pm - 3pm, during which time you will focus on one key text supplemented by other smaller literary pieces.