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

Basic Tech Help

31 Mar 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

38 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events

U3A Nillumbik - Seniors Exercise Equipment Bootcamp

31 Mar 2025 Five-week bootcamp for U3A members at Andrew Pocket Park Seniors Exercise Equipment. Nillumbik U3A is providing a short course to introduce, guide and support members on how to use this park for optimum benefit and risk-free enjoyment.

Andrew Pocket Park, 60 Diamond Street, Eltham 3095

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Hurstbridge Memory Care Café

31 Mar 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

38 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Strong People Stay Young Hurstbridge

28 Mar 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

Boomerang Bags Nillumbik

01 Apr 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

37 more dates

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

Safer Driver session

02 Apr 2025 Road-tripping over Easter?
Consider attending our free Safer-Driving session.
This presentation is delivered by an experienced VicRoads transport training facilitator.

Diamond Creek 'Nillumbik Force' Netball stadium, 2 Diamond Street, Diamond Creek 3089

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

Aged care drop-in information sessions - Hurstbridge Hub

03 Apr 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

35 more dates

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

Basic Tech Help

28 Mar 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

38 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Rewire Musical Memories Choir Nillumbik

28 Mar 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

35 more dates

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

Mudbrick Café

10 Apr 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

16 more dates

Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Nillumbik Repair Cafe

12 Apr 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

7 more dates

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

Probus Club of Diamond Creek - monthly meeting

21 Apr 2025 Hear from guest speakers each month on a range of topics. Visitors welcome.

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

8 more dates

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

Aged Care drop-in information session - Eltham

06 May 2025 We are hosting a drop-in information session for people over 65, their carers and families to learn what services are available to support independence and quality of life.

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

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

Support At Home Expo

08 May 2025 Nillumbik Shire Council will present on the the Support At Home Program which will replace the Home Care Package Program from 1 Jully 2025. Speak with local providers and take away key information to suit your needs.

Diamond Valley Library, 34 Civic Drive, Greensborough 3088

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

Young Mentors 2025

13 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

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Senior Events

Aged Care drop-in information session - Diamond Creek

20 May 2025 We are hosting a drop-in information session for people over 65, their carers and families to learn what services are available to support independence and quality of life.

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

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

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