We support a range of senior citizen groups across the Yarra Ranges, helping people stay connected and active. Explore the clubs below. You can contact them for more information or to arrange a visit or become a member.
Chirnside Park Senior Citizens Club Inc
| Meets at |
Chirnside Park Community Centre, 33 Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park VIC 3116 |
| Meeting time |
Tuesdays 11:30 am to 2 pm |
| Contact |
Evette 0418 352 004
Frank 0477 179 045
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Circolo Pensionati Italiani Di Lilydale
| Meets at |
Chirnside Park Community Centre, 33 Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park VIC 3116
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| Meeting time |
Wednesdays 12 pm to 4 pm |
| Phone contact |
Franca 0414 659 277 |
Healesville Senior Citizens Centre Inc
| Meets at |
18 Green Street, Healesville VIC 3777 |
| Meeting time |
Tuesdays 11 am to 2:30pm
Fridays 1 pm to 3:30 pm (Bingo)
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| Contact |
Ken 03 5962 1550 |
Lilydale Seniors Club Inc
| Meets at |
7 Hardy Street, Lilydale VIC 3140 |
| Meeting time |
Wednesdays 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Fridays 12 pm to 2:30 pm
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| Contact |
Kay 0407 362 744 |
Mooroolbark Senior Citizens Centre Inc
| Meets at |
125A Brice Ave, Mooroolbark VIC 3138 |
| Meeting time |
Open every weekday
Main club days Tuesdays and Thursdays
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| Contact |
Berneice 0402 256 074 |
Wandin & District Senior Citizens Centre Inc
| Meets at |
Senior Citizens Hall, 401 Warburton Highway, Wandin |
| Meeting time |
Mondays 12:30 pm to 4 pm (cards)
Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm
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| Contact |
Clare 0448 167 678
Bronwyn 0410 331 904
Ray 0419 311 857
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Yarra Glen Senior Citizens Club Inc
| Meets at |
Memorial Hall, 45 Bell St, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 |
| Meeting time |
Tuesdays 1 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Contact |
June 0421 302 595 |
Yarra Junction Over 50s Friendship Group
| Meets at |
Yarraburn Centre, 1 Park Road, Yarra Junction VIC 3797 |
| Meeting time |
Mondays 12 pm to 4 pm
Wednesdays 12 pm to 4 pm
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| Contact |
Carole 0400 515 755 |
Yarra Valley Over 50s Friendship Club Inc (Coldstream)
| Meets at |
Coldstream Community Centre, Kelso Street, Coldstream VIC 3770 |
| Meeting time |
Mondays 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Contact |
Dennis 0448 772 327 |
U3A is a volunteer-run learning community offering courses, interest groups and social activities for adults. Members are typically aged 50 and beyond.
Across the five U3As in the Yarra Ranges, people come together to learn and stay connected. Members learn new things, share skills and enjoy time with others. The environment is friendly, inclusive and non‑competitive. There are no exams and qualifications are not needed to join.
Courses and activities cover a wide range of interests. These may include academic topics, creative activities, physical activities, leisure and social groups. All activities are led by members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience. Activities are usually low-cost or free.
All U3As share a strong commitment to lifelong learning, wellbeing, friendship and staying active and engaged in the community. Contact your local U3A for more information.
Learn more about these other seniors groups of interest.
Country Women's Association (CWA)
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 Club
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
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
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
Neighbourhood houses offer a variety of technology classes, some are free.
For more information contact your local neighbourhood house.
Probus
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
Rotary
Rotary is an international service organisation with the stated purpose of bringing together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
Need more information? Below are some seniors resources and contact information.
Council of the Ageing (COTA)
Council of the Ageing (COTA)
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
Seniors Rights Victoria
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
Seniors Victoria
Seniors Victoria
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
Office of the Public Advocate
Office of the Public Advocate
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
Community Safety Register
Community Safety Register
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