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                    Neighbourhood centres

                    Four senior-aged people at a table smiling and holdings bowls of food.
                    Our dedicated neighbourhood centres host a range of social and recreational activities for older people and carers and are popular spaces for local community groups to meet.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Various social groups from many different cultural backgrounds meet at the centres regularly to socialise and take part in organised meals and activities

                    Bookings are essential for all groups, programs and events run at our neighbourhood centres.

                    To find a group or activity that meets your needs, interests and culture, contact Healthy Ageing on 9658 9190 or email us.

                    Jean McKendry Neighbourhood Centre

                    ​With a large open main hall, kitchen and separate meeting rooms ​this centre is a popular meeting space for various culturally and linguistically diverse groups who provide a range of social and recreational activities for older people including singing, dancing, art and craft, cooking, sewing, community meals, workshops and outings.

                    Address: 91-111 Melrose Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
                    Phone: 03 9328 1665

                    Getting there

                    Tram from city: Routes 57 or 59  to stop #20 Melrose St/ Flemington Rd, walk 350 metres
                    Train: Upfield Line to Macaulay Station, walk 750 metres 
                    Bus: Route 402  to Melrose St/Canning St, walk 350 metres
                    Car: limited off-street and on-street parking 

                    Activities

                    Get social and improve your health and wellbeing at one of our free or low-cost healthy ageing activities.

                    Bookable spaces

                    A large main hall, craft room, three smaller meetings rooms and industrial kitchen are available for community use.  

                    Priority access is given to groups and organisations offering services for older people.​

                    Kensington Neighbourhood Centre

                    Located minutes away from public transport, Kensington Neighbourhood Centre hosts a number of social, health and wellbeing and educational programs and is home to various cultural groups and organisations who offer community meals, organ concerts, outings, workshops afternoon teas, information sessions and various other social activities. Backing onto the main hall, the tranquil sensory garden space is available for all visitors to enjoy. The weekly Sensory Garden program also offers an opportunity for light gardening activities and socialising for all participants, including people with dementia and their carers.

                    Address: 18 Anthony Street, Kensington 
                    Phone: 03 9376 9743​

                    Getting there

                    Tram from city: Route 57 to stop #26 Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd, walk 260 metres
                    Train: Craigieburn Line to Newmarket Station, walk 280 metres
                    Bus: Route 402 to Kensington Railway Station/ Macaulay Rd, walk 650 metres
                    Car: off-street and on-street parking

                    Activities

                    Get social and improve your health and wellbeing at one of our free or low-cost healthy ageing activities.

                    Bookable spaces

                    The building has one large hall and one small hall and an industrial kitchen available for community use.  

                    Priority access is given to groups and organisations offering services for older people.​

                    South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre

                    Located in the picturesque setting of Fawkner Park, the centre hosts a number of free and low-cost health and wellbeing and recreational activities for older people, people with  disabilities and carers. Current popular activities at South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre include a regular morning tai chi group, monthly musical performances and community lunches and afternoon teas. 

                    Address: 65 Toorak Road West, South Yarra VIC 3141 
                    Phone: 03 9820 2760

                    Getting there

                    Tram from city: Routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 to stop #23 Arthur St/St Kilda Rd, walk 450 metres or Tram route 58 to stop #123 Fawkner Park/Toorak Rd, walk 130 metres 

                    Car: Limited off-street and on-street parking (parking meter). 

                    Activities 

                    Get social and improve your health and wellbeing at one of our free or low-cost healthy ageing activities.

                    Bookable spaces

                    The large main hall has an industrial kitchen available for community use.  

                    Priority access is given to groups and organisations offering services for older people​.

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