Want to improve your cardio fitness? Want to build leg strength while you're sitting down? Carol has a great seated cardio class for you, so you can work on your coordination and heart health all from your kitchen chair.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels.
Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
Struggling with your balance? You can get better if you practice.
Maintaining good balance is critical for maintaining a good life. Carol is here with a 30-minute online exercise class dedicated to balance exercises that will help you improve coordination, flexibility, strength, and of course, your balance!
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home.
Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
It's important to keep building and maintaining our muscle strength as we age, so we can keep doing all the things we want to.
In this 30-minute online exercise class Carol will take you through a fun series of upper and lower body standing strength exercises to help you stay strong at home.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home.
Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
Experience Country Life in the city with a trip to Chesterfield Farm.
Enjoy a real ‘hands on’ experience of farm life: meet a variety of animals, explore the 100 acre agricultural farm and learn about how a daily farm runs.
We will have a morning coffee together, before we explore what the farm has to offer, and then move to the Notting Hill Hotel for lunch.
Cost includes transport from your door, morning coffee, entry to the farm, and lunch.
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Contact Manningham Community Transport (operated by EV) directly to book.
Experience the electrifying sounds of the Air Force Big Band, the Royal Australian Air Force's premier 17-piece Swing and Jazz ensemble.
Cost includes round trip from your doorstep, coffee, entry ticket and lunch.
Seniors living with Dementia and their family/carers are invited to join this day trip to visit the National Gallery of Victoria.
We will be visiting the NGV to attend an open-studio style event as part of Dementia Action Week, followed by a modified high tea at the NGV tea rooms.
Cost includes transport, morning tea and lunch.
Bookings can be made by email or phone, and close on Friday 12 September.
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Looking for a friendly way to connect with your community?
Our Talking Cafes are weekly drop-in sessions held at local cafes, designed for you to socialise, learn what's happening in your community, and make new friends!
A welcoming Talking Café host will greet you each week and introduce any special guest speakers. Meet new people, share stories, and find out about local events and initiatives.
No need to book. Just drop in when it suits you.
Newcomers are always welcome. Each session runs for just one hour. Feel free to purchase a coffee or tea if you'd like.
Feeling a bit unsure about coming alone? No problem at all. Give our team a call on 0457 646 384 and we'll be happy to help.
Manningham Seniors are invited to free trial classes to learn Chen-style Tai Chi hosted by the Australian Oriental Martial Arts Tai Chi Inc.
Join us for a local trip to the Heide art museum and sculpture park, set on 6.5 hectares of parkland with five gallery spaces, award-winning architecture and a distinctive collection of more than 3,600 works of art.
After enjoying a morning coffee together, we will tour the art museum and grounds, followed by lunch at the Heide kitchen.
Cost includes transport from your door, morning coffee, entry to the museum, and lunch.
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Contact Manningham Community Transport (operated by EV) to book.
The Seniors Club Support Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows seniors clubs to achieve short to medium term community development outcomes.
The aim of the grant is to:
Open for applications on Friday 1 August 2025 and will close on Wednesday 3 September.
Funding is up to $8,000. Allocations are for one financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the Seniors Club Support Grant category is $70,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Having trouble logging into SmartyGrants? Find out how to reset your password.
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
This is great venue for private functions. It also caters for dance, martial arts or art classes. Small group meetings can be held in one of the smaller rooms containing a whiteboard, television and comfortable seating. This venue is conveniently located to Jackson Court Shopping Centre and limited off street parking is available. ...
This is great venue for private functions. It also caters for dance, martial arts or art classes. Small group meetings can be held in one of the smaller rooms containing a whiteboard, television and comfortable seating. This venue is conveniently located to Jackson Court Shopping Centre and limited off street parking is available.
The three meeting rooms can hold between 12 to 30 guests.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hall - Casual Hirer | $72 per hour | $116 per hour |
| Main Hall - Regular Hirer | $32 per hour | $36 per hour |
| Meeting room - Casual Hirer | $39 per hour | $54 per hour |
| Meeting room - Regular Hirer | $27 per hour | $32 per hour |
A 12 hour flat rate of $648 is also available for casual community hirers in the main hall.
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can help to organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Representatives from Manningham Senior's Clubs are invited to attend this free workshop.
This session will help grant writers to understand the basics of submitting grant applications.
Topics covered:
Presented by: EV Community Strengthening, Viv Cunningham-Smith.
Audience: Maximum two representatives from each Manningham Seniors Club to attend.
Cost: Free.
What to bring: Bring your project idea with you.
View the Senior's Club Support Grant guidelines and apply
The Community Grant program supports and empowers community groups and organisations to deliver programs and activities for our community in Manningham.
We are committed to developing and fostering partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations whose work enriches the municipality and is consistent with our vision.
These grants are designed to help property owners with land care education, land stewardship, pest and animal control and ecological improvement works.
Find out what's happening in Manningham for Seniors Month.
We're proud to support a vibrant calendar of community events and activities throughout October for Seniors Month promoting connection, wellbeing and active ageing.
Explore our local guide, designed to help older people, care partners and family members find fun and affordable events and activities in Manningham.
There are more than 60 local events to get involved in across October ranging from health and fitness activities, creative workshops, tours and outings, information sessions and talks on a range of different subjects and opportunities to meet, chat and connect. See our online calendar of events at the end of this page.
Manningham residents are encouraged to make use of the Manningham Community Transport Service, delivered by EV, to get you where you need to be. To learn more or to book transport today, contact EV on 9870 7822.
You can also attend events and activities further across Melbourne and Victoria as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. The theme for this year's festival is Connect, Create and Celebrate.
Victorian Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount cardholders can enjoy eight days of free public transport throughout Victoria from 6 October to 13 October 2025. Seniors must hold a valid Seniors Myki Card, and touch on and off, no fare will be deducted.
Whether you're an older person, or caring for someone who is, we're here to help you live and age well.
Contact our Healthy Ageing team, 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday by calling 9840 9230 or emailing us at healthyageing@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Enjoy discounted entry to play badminton and table tennis at Manningham DISC on Mondays during Seniors Month.
For ages 50 plus.
Customers must show their Seniors Card or mention Seniors Month to receive the discount.
The Victorian Seniors Festival is a major state-wide festival for and involving seniors. The festival runs from 1 to 31 October every year, with free and low-cost events right across Victoria.
The 2024 theme is – ‘Explore. Engage. Evolve.’ – encouraging older Victorians to stay curious and connected by exploring new activities, meeting new people, and changing how we think of ageing.
We've put together a Manningham activity guide to help seniors, carers, and family members find fun and affordable events and activities during Seniors Month!
To see what's on, download the 2024 Seniors Month Local Activity Guide or view the events below.
See individual events for booking details.
Keep your brain young, flexible and active by playing games on your device that are designed to improve your cognitive function and overall brain health.
This Q and A drop-in session at Doncaster Library will give you the opportunity to ask a librarian for tech-help.
Learn accessibility settings, how to download an app or how to use the calendar for reminders.
Learn how to grow your own tomatoes successfully with the experts from Kevin Heinze Grow.
Ripe, juicy spring-fresh tomatoes, ready to add to any meal.
Come and learn to play bridge. All coaching and cards supplied for those who need it.
Make new friends and challenge your brain!
This is a fun, structured session led by a long-time bridge player.
