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

Probus Club of Diamond Creek - monthly meeting

20 Jan 2025 Hear from guest speakers each month on a range of topics. Visitors welcome.

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

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Nillumbik Repair Cafe

08 Feb 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

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

Advance Care Planning - Eltham Library

18 Feb 2025 Join Northern Health for a session on Advance Care Planning, ask questions and take away key information to make your plan and have the tools to discuss with your family and loved ones.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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

U3A Nillumbik - Seniors Exercise Equipment Bootcamp

24 Feb 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

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Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Senior Events

Nillumbik Death Cafe

18 Mar 2025 Join us for a cuppa and cake to discuss preferences, experiences and fears around end of life. Be an active participant or sit and listen to other members of the group to broaden your knowledge and spark your curiosity with death as a part of our (infinite) life.

Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham 3095

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

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