As the local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, Yarra Ranges Council will assume a caretaker role from Tuesday 17 September 2024. During the caretaker period, there will be limited changes made to the content on Council's websites. Information will only be added to this website in accordance with caretaker requirements.
We support a number of seniors groups across the Yarra Ranges. By providing Federal Government funding, we aim to encourage social connection and active lifestyles. Browse our Senior Citizens Clubs below or click on this link to the Seniors Clubs brochure(PDF, 7MB) to download or print a copy.
Please call for more information or to come for a free "come and try" session.
Please call for more information or to attend a free "come and try" session.
Please call for more information or to attend a free 'come and try' session!
U3A is a learning cooperative for older people to share educational, creative and leisure activities. Membership is open to anyone in retirement or semi-retirement.
When you join a U3A group at Healesville, Mt Dandenong, Sherbrooke, Upper Yarra or Yarra Ranges for an additional $10 you can access classes across the 5 groups.
Old Court House - 42 Harker St, Healesville 3777
0490 917 975
healesville.u3a@bigpond.com
Healesvilleu3a.org.au
Farndons Hall - 42 Falls Rd, Kalorama 3766
0491 064 569
u3amtdandy@gmail.com
u3amountdandenong.org
1 Mahony St, Upwey 3158
9754 3339
Office@sherbrookeu3a.org.au
sherbrookeu3a.org.au
Cnr 2444 Warburton Hwy & Hoddle St, Yarra Junction 3797
office@upperyarrau3a.org.au
upperyarrau3a.org.au
Greeves Dv, Kilsyth 3137
9725 3409
alanandliaoldman@bigpond.com.au
Japara House - 54-58 Durham Rd, Kilsyth 3137
9728 1132
secretary@u3ayarraranges.com.au
u3ayarraranges.com.au
Visit the U3A Yarra Ranges website
Other groups of interest include:
County Women's Association (CWA) is an organisation of women supporting women, children and families across Victoria. It is a vibrant, self-funded, volunteer philanthropic organisation with a focus on friendship, personal development and advocacy. CWA have day, night and weekend branches to cater to your needs.
Find out more about the CWA
Lions are friends, family and neighbours who share a core belief: community is what we make it. Lions Clubs assist with local community fundraising for special causes and help with the development and building of local parks, community venues, and sporting centres.
Find out more about Lions Club
Mens Shed are non-profit local organisations that provide a space for craftwork and social interaction. Mens Shed aims to help improve the health and wellbeing of older men.
Find out more about Mens Shed
National Seniors Australia branches are a great place for older Australians to get involved in discussing community issues, participate in social events, hear informative guest speakers and meet like-minded members. Branch members can ensure their voice is heard on issues affecting millions of older Australians.
Find out more about National Seniors
Neighbourhood houses offer a variety of technology classes, some are free.
For more information contact your local neighbourhood house.
Probus are local associations of retired people who come together in non-political, non-sectarian, non-profit, autonomous clubs. Probus provides regular opportunities for members to meet others in similar circumstances, with similar levels of interest, make new friends, and maintain and expand their interests.
Find out more about Probus
Need more information? Below are some seniors resources and contact information:
If you need some help around the house or think it is time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.
Website: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/
Phone: 1800 200 422
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria is the leading not-for-profit organisation representing the interests and rights of people aged 50+ in Victoria.
COTA also provides free information on a wide range of issues of interest to older Victorians including housing options, concessions and pensions, homebased and community services, general information on financial and legal issues, new learning opportunities and much more.
Website: https://www.cotavic.org.au/
Phone: 9655 2100
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) is the lead state-wide organisation tackling elder abuse in Victoria. We work with people to increase their degree of self-determination, enabling them to represent their own interests and claim their rights.
Website: https://seniorsrights.org.au/
Phone: 1300 368 821
Provides information to senior Victorians to participate in community life, maximise their health and wellbeing, and age well.
Also, where you apply for a Seniors Card. Which includes discounts on goods and services from a range of businesses plus free or concession public transport.
Website: https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/
Phone: 1300 797 210
Promotes the rights, interests, and dignity of people with disabilities (intellectual impairment, mental illness, brain injury, physical disability, or dementia) living in Victoria.
Website: https://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/
Phone: 1300 309 337
The Community Safety Register, is a free program run by volunteers and is designed to help seniors in Yarra Ranges to feel safe and connected to their community. The register contains people’s emergency information that is held by Victoria Police and may be used to contact key people in the event of an emergency.
The program aims to give residents, relatives and friends peace of mind, knowing that someone is checking on their welfare.
Lilydale Police Station: 9739 2396
Stay up to date with all relevant information by visiting our webpage.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccine-appointment