Various social groups from many different cultural backgrounds meet at the centres regularly to socialise and take part in organised meals and activities.
Our three centres are:
- Jean McKendry Neighbourhood Centre
- Kensington Neighbourhood Centre
- South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre
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 at healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
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 Street/ Flemington Road, walk 350 metres
- Train: Upfield Line to Macaulay Station, walk 750 metres
- Bus: Route 402 to Melrose Street/Canning Street, 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.
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 VIC 3031
Phone: 03 9376 9743
Getting there
- Tram from city: Route 57 to stop #26 Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Road, walk 260 metres
- Train: Craigieburn Line to Newmarket Station, walk 280 metres
- Bus: Route 402 to Kensington Railway Station/Macaulay Road, 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.
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 Street/St Kilda Road, walk 450 metres or Tram route 58 to stop #123 Fawkner Park/Toorak Road, 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.
Neighbourhood centre hire applications closed
If you have any questions, contact Healthy Ageing on 9658 9190 or email us at healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
