Older people

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

Our services and programs

My Aged Care social support program

The My Aged Care program helps socially isolated elderly residents aged 65 and over (50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents) to participate in social activities.

Older adults recreation

Get involved in this program of activities that encourage socialisation, connection, wellbeing and opportunities to make new friends.

Age in Focus newsletter

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

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 city

We foster Banyule to be an age-friendly city where older people can work, live, play and feel valued as a community member. Become an age-friendly champion to help out.

Age-friendly clubs

We have 13 clubs and social groups across Banyule. Each offers a variety games, lunches and engagements for older residents.

Neighbourhood houses and learning centres

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

Featured events

Weather resilient gardening

23 Aug 2025 Adapt your garden for the future and join us for this in-person workshop, where we will explore strategies for creating gardens that thrive in changing weather conditions.

Bellfield Community Hub, 15 Daphne Crescent, Bellfield 3081

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Shade plants for a comfortable home

23 Aug 2025 Join us to discover how clever garden design can help protect your home from extreme heat and storms.

Bellfield Community Hub, 15 Daphne Crescent, Bellfield 3081

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06 Sep 2025 Rethink your food waste. Join us at Bellfield Community Gardens for a fun, waste-reducing workshop where we will be rethinking everyday kitchen scraps and learning to transform them into nutrient-rich compost gold.

Bellfield Community Garden, 15 Daphne Crescent, Bellfield 3081

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CancelledSolar panels and battery storage information

15 Oct 2025 Join us to learn how to save on your energy bills and learn how to keep comfortable while helping the planet.

Banyule Council Community Room, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough 3088

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Carols by Candlelight 2025

13 Dec 2025 Join us for a live Christmas celebration featuring guest star and emcee Wilbur Wilde with an all new band, Australian Children's Choir, Diamond Valley Brass Band, Team Dream, Chao Feng Chinese Orchestra and much more.

Henry Street, Greensborough War Memorial Park, Greensborough 3088

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Older people

Our services and programs

My Aged Care social support program

Older adults recreation

Age in Focus newsletter

Home activities

Age-friendly city

Age-friendly clubs

Neighbourhood houses and learning centres

Featured events

Weather resilient gardening

Shade plants for a comfortable home

Composting workshop

CancelledSolar panels and battery storage information

Carols by Candlelight 2025