Older people

The City of Melbourne offers a range of programs and services to support older people to remain active, independent and living at home.

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Melbourne: A Great Place to Age

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Neighbourhood centres

Find a centre near you.

Programs and events

Discover a range of activities for older people.

Services and support

Find out how to access resources and support services for older people.

Out and About guide

Discover everything Melbourne has on offer for older people.

Navigating the aged care system

Find out how to access services to help you to remain at home.

LGBTIQA+ services for older people

Discover events in Melbourne for older LGBTIQA+ people.

Alternative housing pathways for older women

Resources to help older women find affordable housing.

Carers

Services and activities for our valued carers.

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Guide to Melbourne for older people

Discover why Melbourne is a great place to age, as well as a top place to travel.

Community

Upcoming events

See all of our events and activities for older people

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Tech Connect

Improve your digital skills and get help with your mobile phone and computer.

Various locations

Smiling people in garden

Sensory Garden

A free program to enjoy gardening and morning tea in our beautiful, tranquil garden.

Kensington Neighbourhood Centre

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Chatty Cafe

A social connection program with afternoon tea running weekly on Thursdays. Fortnightly tech help with librarians 

Kensington Neighbourhood Centre

Useful links

City of Melbourne Libraries Neighbourhood houses Accessing Melbourne Inclusive Melbourne Strategy

Inclusion and support services

our acknowledgement

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present.

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.