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

Memory Care Café - Hurstbridge

12 Jan 2026 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

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Memory Care Cafe - Diamond Creek

14 Jan 2026 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.

St John's Anglican Church, 61 Main Street, Diamond Creek 3089

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Memory Care Cafe - Eltham

20 Jan 2026 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.

Eltham Living & Learning Centre, 739 Main Road, Eltham, Eltham 3095

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Seniors exercise equipment 'come and try' social BBQ

19 Feb 2026 Join us for a fun free instructional session on the equipment and BBQ lunch.

Andrew Pocket Park, 60 Diamond Street, Eltham 3095

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Dementia Awareness Community Seminar

12 Mar 2026 This session will provide valuable insights and resources for people living with dementia, their care partners and the broader community.
Key speakers include Dr Courtney Shelton (Geriatrician and Research Fellow at Austin Health) and the Specialist Aged Services team at Holstep Health.

Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham 3095

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Back on Ya Bike

24 Mar 2026 Bike education session for over 55’s
This low-cost course is designed for people new to or returning to cycling, and will be run by a highly qualified instructor and bike coach from Bike it Better Cycle Coaching.

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events, Sports, Talks, Tours & Workshops

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