YThrive: Gold Workouts are video workouts designed by the YMCA for older people of varying abilities. They're free and you can do them wherever and whenever suits you.

As a Boroondara library member, you can enrol in online courses through Lynda, learn a new language with Transparent Language Online or get expert exam advice with Road to IELTS. These online learning resources are free when you join the library, but you'll need your membership details to log in. If you're not already a member, you can join online. Visit the Boroondara webpage or visit a Boroondara library for more information.

Discover more than 120 languages to learn online, including:

English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for native speakers of 28 different languages.
Languages in ‘Kidspeak’, for children aged 6 and above.

Visit the Boroondara webpage or visit a Boroondara library for more information.

Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Zumba, and exercise classes all from your own living room. Get involved and get active today!

Book clubs, Creative Memoir writing classes, and personal history writing sessions. Classes and groups delivered both online and via Telelink for those who don’t use computers.

Acrylic Painting, Botanical Watercolour Illustration, Chinese Brush Painting, Natural History Illustration and more! Download the 2026 Live & Learn guide from the website for an overview of courses and locations.

Boroondara Libraries membership gives you free access to the Story Box Library which features videos of engaging Australian stories read by some of Australia's finest storytellers. Cheeky, charming and a whole lot of fun!

Blokes in the Kitchen is a great way for men to learn some simple easy-to-cook-at-home recipes in the company of other men. Come along and learn to cook under the guidance of chef Shawn and then share a meal and some great conversation together. This is a friendly and welcoming group who enjoy good food and company.

Boroondara Arts host an amazing program of music, dance and theatre performances. Find out what's on.

Across our suburbs you'll find an amazing 53 shopping centres and strips, with everything from the biggest names to the quirkiest speciality shops.