Events and activities

Throughout the year, Nillumbik Shire Council hosts and supports a number of free or low cost events, training and information sessions aimed at supporting people over 55 to live and age well.

For more information and to keep up-to-date on news to assist you to age well subscribe to our newsletter or contact our Positive Ageing Officer on 9433 3345 or email positive.ageing@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.

Programs and activities

Seniors Festival

Find out more about this popular annual festival.

Community Directory

Find community groups and services in your local area

Volunteering

Look for volunteering opportunities available at Council and with groups that support the Nillumbik community

Magic Table (Tovertafel)

An interactive games system has been installed at Hurstbridge Hub, featuring moving images and objects projected onto a table that seats six to eight people.

Upcoming events

IDAHOBIT: Movie and Lunch

21 May 2025 In recognition of International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination, we invite older LGBTIQA+ people and allies to come together for a screening of The Coming Back Out Ball.

Diamond Creek Living & Learning, 119 Cowin Street, Diamond Creek 3089

Tagged as: , Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Aged care drop-in information sessions - Hurstbridge Hub

22 May 2025 We are hosting a drop-in information session for people over 65, their carers and families. Come along to ask your questions about in-home support services and aged care support.

Hurstbridge Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

30 more dates

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Community Cupboard Launch and Service Expo

22 May 2025 Celebrate the launch of healthAbility’s new Community Cupboard at Eltham.

healthAbility, 917 Main Road, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Official opening

Mudbrick Café

22 May 2025 The Mudbrick Café is a local social group for people living with dementia, in their own homes, and their family/support person.

Diamond Valley Baptist Church, 309 Diamond Creek Road, Plenty 3090

13 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Basic Tech Help

23 May 2025 Do you have a question about accessing our Digital Library, formatting a document or how to send an email on your iPad? We are here to help.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

30 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Strong People Stay Young Hurstbridge

20 May 2025 A strength training program designed to increase people’s muscle strength.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

50 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Rewire Musical Memories Choir Nillumbik

23 May 2025 The Rewire Musical Memories Choirs are inclusive, therapeutic choirs that aim to support people living with dementia and their family and friends who support them.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

27 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Basic Tech Help

26 May 2025 Do you have a question about accessing our Digital Library, formatting a document or how to send an email on your iPad? We are here to help.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

30 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Hurstbridge Memory Care Café

26 May 2025 The Memory Care Café provides a social meeting place for those living with dementia and their carers, to gather and enjoy a coffee/tea and conversation with each other.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

30 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Young Mentors 2025

20 May 2025 Are you looking for help with digital technology? Join the Young Mentors program!

Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek 3089

1 more date

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Boomerang Bags Nillumbik

20 May 2025 A weekly session for volunteer sewists to get together and make re-usable bags from recycled fabric.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge 3099

30 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Music, Drama & Arts, Senior Events

Understanding pensions and allowances

12 Jun 2025 Understanding the range of pensions and allowances available through Centrelink can significantly impact your financial wellbeing.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Nillumbik Repair Cafe

14 Jun 2025 A place to bring your broken items to receive a new lease on life. Don't ditch it: fix it! Takes place on the second Saturday of every month.

Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge 3099

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Environment, Kids & family, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Probus Club of Diamond Creek - monthly meeting

16 Jun 2025 Hear from guest speakers each month on a range of topics. Visitors welcome.

Diamond Creek Bowling Club, 19 Reserve Circuit, Diamond Creek 3089

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

Nillumbik Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

22 Jul 2025 Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a group program that is proven to promote cognition, independence, wellbeing and social connections for people with mild to moderate dementia.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

13 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Together Through Loss

06 Aug 2025 The Together Through Loss program provides a supportive space for people over 65 who are experiencing grief due to loss of a loved one.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Death Cafe - Dying To Know Day 2025

08 Aug 2025 Nillumbik Council’s Ageing Well team is hosting a Death Café in recognition of Dying To Know Day. Catherine Ashton, author of the resource Critical Info and host of podcast Don’t Be Caught Dead will join us for scones and open discussion about experiences around death and dying, fears and planning for the inevitable.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Council Information Session, Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events, Talks, Tours & Workshops

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