Lead by a Bunnings expert, come along to this free 2-hour workshop and learn about how a worm farm can help you create fertile soil to help your plants thrive.
There is car parking available onsite and bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill road bus stop.
Carers sharing through writing is a free carer's writing group.
It is held in a non-judgmental and safe space led by two experienced facilitators. There will be opportunities to share experiences, coping strategies and problem solving.
The Carers Writing Group will consist of between 6 to 8 carers. Meetings will be held once a week in person, but they will also be offered via Zoom for 6 weeks.
Each session will run for 90 minutes.
Come and talk shop with other dressmakers and tailors.
Enjoy making time for your projects, swapping ideas and getting help with fitting.
Bring your sewing machine or over-locker and BYO projects.
We meet on the second Saturday each month. Cost is $9 per session.
There is parking available on site and Bus Route 905 stops at the Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road stop.
The upcoming event will feature three expert speakers offering valuable insights for seniors and their families. Join us for this practical, actionable, professional and motivating triple bill event
1. Ilya Egorov from Balance Financial Group is a Financial Advisor
2. Professional Organiser, Veronica Kennedy from A Hand to Help
3. Dianne Grace from Dianne Grace Family Law
Places are limited and booking is essential so contact Reception 9842 6726 or visit our website.
Everyone has the right to live their lives free from abuse.
There’s a number of things we can all do to prevent elder abuse from getting out of hand such as:
Elder abuse is hard to picture, but happens every day. What starts out small doesn't always stay that way.
Actions causing harm to an older person from someone they know or trust is elder abuse. It can include:
Anyone experiencing elder abuse may:
Elder abuse often occurs within close relationships and is a form of family violence. It’s unacceptable and we need to call it out.
There’s several actions we can take to stop elder abuse and includes:
If you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Learn more about how we’re tackling ageism in Manningham.
Compass is a national website created to help older Australians navigate the complex issue of elder abuse and to guide action to end the problem. Compass make resources and information available both for older Australians and for the people who care for and support them.
As a voice for action, Compass acts against elder abuse by raising nationwide awareness of this growing social issue and simplifying the process of connecting people to services and information that can help.
Learn more by visiting compass.info or by calling 1800 ELDERhelp.
The OPERA project is a partnership between Eastern Community Legal Centre and Swinburne University. The project engages with older people about their experiences of ageing and age discrimination in the community.
The aim of the project is to ensure that older people feel valued and respected. It’s also about challenging some of the harmful beliefs and attitudes that can lead to age discrimination.
Every individual has the right to feel safe, respected and valued.
Learn more about the OPERA Project.
Join Veronica from A Hand to Help as she shares tried and true methods to help:
Plus, how to recycle to reduce landfill in a mindful and thoughtful way, and part with possessions while reflecting on the memoires they evoke.
This is a free event, however registrations are essential.
Contact Pines Learning to register.
Understand the basics of technology, including smartphones and other digital devices. Learn about their functionality and the ways you can use these devices to connect with others and access services over the internet.
The topics covered include:
Come and experience the botanic beauty of the luscious gardens at Applewood at our Open Gardens event.
James Wall from Gardenworld will do a presentation on springtime planting and provide tips to keep your garden in pristine condition.
Then we will do a walking tour of the village gardens, where you can admire the peaceful backdrop and stunning landscaping in this sophisticated oasis purpose-built for over 55s.
An afternoon tea will follow in the Community Centre.
Walking Basketball is for participants across all ages, genders and abilities. It helps to maintain and improve mental and physical health in a fun and judgment free environment.
Sessions run weekly on a Thursday and are relaxed and fun, with a lot of laughter.
Morning tea is provided afterwards.
Upcoming term dates:
Sessions are free but registration is required.
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.
There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
We have several clubs in Manningham for older adults. The centres and clubs provide social and recreational opportunities for older people.
Looking for events for older adults? View the older adults page for details.
| Australian Coptic Senior Citizens Club | Doncaster East Hall Corner Blackburn Road and Andersons Creek Road 0413 076 344 | Board games, backgammon, walks. |
| Australian Oriental Martial Arts Tai Chi Incorp (AOMA) | Doncaster Secondary College David Perry Hall 0467 597 080 | Exercise, martial arts, Tai Chi. |
| Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe 3107 0427 040 894 | Guest speakers on relevant topics, dancing, board games, calligraphy. |
| Combined Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe | Lower Templestowe Community Centre Corner Manningham Road and Balmoral Avenue Lower Templestowe 3107 9850 5909 / 0400 858 954 | Board games, bingo, lunches and coffee, exercises, day trips, celebrations of significant cultural days. |
| Doncaster Chinese Senior's Association | Doncaster East Public Hall Corner Blackburn Road and Andersons Creek Road 0499 708 886 | Dancing, Chinese Opera. |
| Donvale Central Probus Club | East Doncaster Baptist Church 47-53 Tunstall Rd, Doncaster East 3109 Third Tuesday each month at 9.15am Noelene 0468 491 891 | Guest speakers on relevant topics, events, outings and social gatherings. |
| Doncaster Garden Club | Doncaster RSL Corner Leeds Street and Doncaster Road, Doncaster East 3109 0409 063 060 / 0402 478 302 | Guest speakers on relevant topics, discussions. |
| Greek Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe 3107 9850 4464 | Card games, bingo, guest speakers on relevant topics, celebrations of significant cultural days. |
| Iranian Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Centenary House 901 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East 3109 8370 7083 | Carpet bowls, backgammon, cards, guest speaks on relevant topics. |
| Italian Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road Lower Templestowe 3107 0413 040 027 | Card games, bingo, lunches on significant cultural days. |
| Macedonian Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road Lower Templestowe 3107 0412 815 818 | Card games, social chat, lunches on significant cultural days. |
| Manningham U3A | The Pines Learning and Activity Centre 2/520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East 3108 9894 5955 | Language classes, fitness classes, art classes, games, hobbies. |
| Rostrum Doncaster Club (Eastside Rostrum Club 61) | Senior Citizen's Club Lounge 895 Doncaster Rd cnr Doncaster Rd and Dehnert St Doncaster Opposite Jackson Court Shopping Centre Debbie 0414 632 866 or Andrew 0421 693 645 | Skill building, including public speaking. |
| Seniors Happy Life Club | Heimat Centre 125 George Street, Doncaster East 0402 985 812 | Folk dancing, Line dancing, African drumming, Ballroom dancing. |
| St Haralambous Church-Greek Senior Citizens | Parish of Saint Haralambos 190 to 200 Porter Street 0408 306 989 | Bingo, luncheons, day trips. |
| Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club | Warrandyte Community Hall 8 Taroona Avenue Warrandyte 3113 0417 546 604 | Bowling, billiards, social chat. |
| Women’s Friendship Group Inc | Lower Templestowe Community Centre Corner Manningham Road and Balmoral Avenue, Lower Templestowe 3107 9850 5252 / 0409 035 045 | Craft, exercise classes, monthly meetings. |
Contact the clubs directly if you are interested in joining.
You can also contact us or call 9840 9230.
Join us for an engaging session presented by Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA) – Australia’s leading voice for musculoskeletal health.
Presented by Helen Jentz, MHA Chief Executive Officer, the session will help you:
Plus, get the inside scoop on The World’s Biggest Sit In – an exciting world record attempt for the largest chair-based exercise class on Sunday 26 October 2025.
Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.
Featuring expert speakers from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, elder rights, housing, and active living.
The expert panel will be addressing key topics relating to healthy ageing, and what it means to be Healthy, Happy and Wise.
Participants will be able to explore resource stalls, and enjoy complimentary morning tea.
Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.
This event is now sold out, but you can join the waitlist by clicking the "join waitlist" button on the right.
Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.
Featuring expert speakers from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, elder rights, housing, and active living.
Attendees can engage in a panel discussion with Q&A, explore resource stalls, and enjoy a complimentary morning tea for networking and community connection.
Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.
This is a free event, however places are limited. Register your attendance today.
As part of Manningham Council's Community Training Program, we invite members of community organisations to find out more about our Community Grants Program.
This session will provide information on the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Healthy Ageing grant categories.
Interested representatives from community organisations are encouraged to attend this information session.
Community organisations could include:
There will also be an opportunity to receive early advice regarding your proposed activity from Council officers.
The session will cover:
Walking basketball is aimed towards getting the senior community and those with lowered mobility due to injury, illness, recovery from surgery or rehabilitation, involved in low impact basketball. ...
Walking basketball is aimed towards getting our senior community and those with lowered mobility due to injury, illness, recovery from surgery or rehabilitation, involved in low impact basketball.
The program is a fun and engaging and will give participants a chance to socialise and be active at the same time, usually with a lot of laughter!
A size five ball is used with lowered and modified rings. The program caters for all levels of walkers, including those with walking aids and limited mobility.
Program details
What to bring: water bottle
What to wear: suitable sporting clothes and footwear
This program is delivered by the Bullen Templestowe Basketball Club.
Please note, the garden is closed for renovations from June to August 2025.
Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden!
Every 2 weeks community members gather to lend a hand with planting, sowing seeds, weeding, watering and harvesting fresh produce.
Comprising of 24 garden beds, fruit trees and herb patches, the produce is grown and harvested communally. There are no fences, locked gates or private plots. While most of the produce gets donated to local food banks, volunteers are able to get involved in fun and interesting activities, learn about gardening and connect with others.
The garden is open to all and welcomes anyone with an interest in growing food, meeting others and learning new things.
All gardening tools are provided. Please bring a water bottle, hat and closed toe shoes.
No registration required.
Do you share a home with your adult children? Whether your kids have moved back into your home, or you are sharing a space, this presentation will provide tips to maintain harmony in your household and control of your lifestyle. Followed by a morning tea and service provider stalls.
Bookings are essential for this free event.
Register online or call the Manningham Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230 to book your spot.
If you require assistance with transport, please contact Eastern Volunteers (EV) directly for transport bookings on 9870 7822.
Parking is available in the Civic Centre car park.
Learn the unique art of Chinese brush painting with our experienced teachers.
In this class you will learn:
Activities will include a series of practical exercises before completing small paintings on three main themes – flowers, birds, fish and landscapes.
The class is suitable for beginners and continuing students. No experience required. All adults aged 55 years and over are welcome to attend.
Please note: students need to supply their own materials.
This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and improve your health and wellbeing while connecting with others in your community.
To reserve your place in the class, call Bo on 0437 956 639.
We look forward to seeing you at our class.
The class is run by CASS Care, a non-profit organisation, providing aged care services in Sydney and Melbourne.
This online program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. The program runs over seven sessions and covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.
You will gain knowledge in:
Suitable for people living with dementia and their family carers and family members. This program is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.
Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This program is delivered interactively - you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants, giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.
If you register to attend this program you will be contacted by Dementia Australia staff to ensure that the program will meet your needs and that you meet the eligibility requirements.
ShopSmart will help you to understand how to read food labels, and what to look for when choosing healthy options for yourself and your family. You will also receive a handy wallet card for quick reference when shopping.
ShopSmart covers:
healthy eating, as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines
how to make decisions about the product, from the list of ingredients
how to make sense of the numbers in the nutrition information panel
how to choose foods suitable for you, based on a product’s nutrition information panel
what the glycemic index (GI) is and how to use it.
By the end of this program, you will feel confident reading product information and nutrition panels. So next time you visit a supermarket you will be able to make the best decisions for your health and wellbeing.
Please note: This program requires a minimum of 6 participants otherwise it may be cancelled at short notice. You must be registered with the NDSS (National Diabetes Services Scheme) to attend. This program is only suitable for adults aged 18 years and older.