Council services during COVID-19 lockdown

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Older people

We provide activities and services to help older people live independently and remain active community members.

Information and support service

Our team of experienced aged care officers can help you understand and access My Aged Care services. We can also help you connect with other community supports and services to meet your needs.

Making contact

We can visit you at home, at another venue that suits or chat on the phone on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Call us on 9457 9903

You can also email us at community.connector@banyule.vic.gov.au

We do our best to have the same aged care officer guide you throughout your journey. Send us a message, we will get back to you promptly.

Our services and programs

Age-friendly city champions

This volunteer group help us with projects, inform strategies and policies, and produce a newsletter for our older residents.

Social Support Program

This program assists socially isolated elderly residents aged 65 and over (50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents) to participate in social activities.

Home activities

There are many alternative home activities you can do to keep in contact with friends and family, and to remain in active contact with the world.

Age-friendly Committee

The committee provides us with advice and information on older adult issues and ageing well in our community.

Subscribe to Age in Focus newsletter

Keep active and meet people with similar interests by reading our quarterly newsletter for local older adults.

Creating an age-friendly community

We aim to create an age-friendly city where older people can work, live and play, and feel valued as a member of the community.

Recreation Program newsletter

Learn about and come along to tailored activities and events each month as part of a small friendly group of locals.

Neighbourhood houses and learning centres

Meet, share, and learn together. Choose from professional, practical and affordable programs and learn at your own pace.

Seniors Festival Reimagined

In 2021, the Victorian Seniors organisation will present a diverse and rich festival for our online and radio audience. In-person events are returning!

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Council services during COVID-19 lockdown

Older people

Information and support service

Making contact

Our services and programs

Age-friendly city champions

Social Support Program

Home activities

Age-friendly Committee

Subscribe to Age in Focus newsletter

Creating an age-friendly community

Recreation Program newsletter

Neighbourhood houses and learning centres

Seniors Festival Reimagined

Events and activities

Seniors Festival Reimagined

Bingo, table tennis, ballroom dancing and more

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