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Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide
About this guide
Contents
Welcome to the second edition of Nillumbik Shire Council’s
Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide. The Ageing
Well in Nillumbik 2019–2022 Action Plan identifies the importance
of reliable and accessible information and advice to support
residents to make independent decisions and access services, Health and wellbeing 4-8
opportunities and activities. This guide responds directly to the
priority issue of information and advocacy for older residents.
Aged care services 9-10
In this guide, you will find an overview of information and contact Support for carers and family 11-13
details for various service providers; community organisations and
groups; and government bodies.
Transport 14-15
This guide was developed by Nillumbik Shire Council’s Community Housing and accommodation 16-18
Support Services, with support from Council’s Positive Ageing
Advisory Committee, Communities directorate, and Recreation
Recreation leisure and fitness 19-22
and Leisure Teams.
Emergency preparedness 23-25
This publication is available on Council’s website in an
accessible format.
Financial and emergency relief 26
Digital literacy 27
The information in the guide is correct at the time of publication:
June 2021. Volunteering 28-29
Nillumbik Shire Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, Community centres,
who are the Traditional Custodians of the land known today as Nillumbik. neighbourhood houses and libraries 30-31
We pay respect to the Elders both past and present and extend that respect
to other First Nations people.
Social connections 32-37
2 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 3Health and wellbeing
National Home Eltham Prostate
Health and Wellbeing
Doctor Service Cancer Information
The National Home Doctor & Support Group
Service is a network of A support group for men,
Mental health Physical health qualified doctors who provide their partners and family
At times, you may find it bulk-billed, after hours who are affected by
medical care to patients in prostate cancer. Information,
difficult to stay mentally and Better Health Channel
emotionally healthy and strong. their home and/or aged care education from health
The Better Health Channel facilities. Doctors are available
If feelings of sadness, worry or professionals and
provides health and from 6pm weeknights, 12pm
grief are preventing you from resource sharing.
medical information. Saturdays, and all day Sunday
getting the most out of life, 0468 315 156
betterhealth.vic.gov.au and public holidays.
help and support is available. info@epcisg.org
epcisg.org
St Vincent’s Healthy Disease and 13 SICK (13 7425)
Ageing Service Chronic Condition- homedoctor.com.au The 4C’s Women’s
Monday–Friday, Specific Cancer Support and
8.30am–5pm Nurse on Call Social Group
Organisations 24 hours, 7 days
The Healthy Ageing Service The 4C’s stands for ‘Chicks
Many diseases and chronic
Response is a free government Nurse on Call is a free phone with Cancer who Coffee
conditions have their own peak
program to support the mental service providing immediate, and Chat’, and is a support
body or organisation providing
health and wellbeing of older expert health advice from group for women
information, education, support,
adults living in the north-east registered nurses. They can help affected by cancer.
assistance, and advocacy.
region of Melbourne. You, your when: you or someone you’re support@4cs.com.au
Speak with your doctor or
family, carer or GP can refer caring for is feeling unwell; you
other health care professional 4cs.com.au
you to the program. are not sure if you should seek
about your diagnosis and what
9231 8443 medical help; you’re away from
specific information, support,
home or situated a long way
services and assistance may be
from medical help; or you simply
available to you.
want advice or information about
health services in your area.
1300 606 024
ambulance.vic.gov.au/
nurse-on-call
4 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 5Sexual and Support with Other services Support lines
Health and Wellbeing
emotional health addiction
Banksia Palliative Information
The desire for sex and intimacy
Care Service regarding call costs
in relationships continues as DirectLine
we age. Sometimes, however, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm 1800 numbers: Calls to
24 hours, 7 days
chronic illnesses and the Banksia Palliative Care 1800 numbers are free if
DirectLine is a telephone Service provides specialised, you call from a landline
ageing process can affect one’s
counselling, information and home-based, personalised telephone, and for Telstra
desire or ability to continue
referral service for anyone in palliative care services and mobile customers.
sexual relationships. Contact
Victoria affected by an alcohol support to carers and family,
Family Planning Victoria for 13/1300 numbers: Calls to
or drug-related issue, including including bereavement and 13 or 1300 numbers are
general advice or visit one of
partners, family members and social work services. charged at local call rates
their clinics.
friends. The service provides when calling from a landline
9455 0822
Being attracted to the same information, online, phone or telephone. Higher rates apply
gender and coming out later reception@
face-to-face counselling when calling from a mobile.
in life is not uncommon. Many banksiapalliative.com.au
and referrals.
Check with your mobile
individuals do not realise or act 1800 888 236
Seniors Rights Victoria phone provider for further
on their true sexual orientation information regarding
directline.org.au
until mid-life for various Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm call costs.
reasons. If you or someone Seniors Rights Victoria provides
you know needs honest and Gambler’s Help information, support, advice If you need an
respectful advice, Family 24 hours, 7 days and education to help prevent interpreter,
Planning Victoria provides Gambler’s Help provides free, elder abuse and safeguard call 131 450 for immediate
information and support. professional and confidential the rights, dignity and phone interpreting.
support to people with independence of older adults.
Family Planning Victoria gambling problems, and those Services include a helpline,
1800 RESPECT
just wanting to cut back or specialist legal services, short-
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm 24 hours, 7 days
regain control. You can chat term support and advocacy for
1800 013 952 individuals, and community A national sexual assault,
over the phone or online with
fpv@fpv.org.au one of their counsellors, as well education. If you or someone family and domestic violence
fpv.org.au as peer support groups and you know is experiencing counselling line for anyone
elder abuse contact their free, who has experienced or
support for family and friends.
confidential helpline. is at risk of physical or
1800 858 858 sexual violence.
1300 368 821
gamblershelp.com.au 1800 737 732
info@seniorsrights.org.au
1800respect.org.au
seniorsrights.org.au
6 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 7Aged care services
FriendLine MensLine Australia
10am–8pm, 7 days a week 24 hours, 7 days
FriendLine is for anyone who Phone and online counselling
needs to reconnect or just for men with family and If you need support
Do you need support
wants a chat. relationship concerns. navigating the aged care
to live independently
1800 424 287 1300 789 978 system, or want to talk to
Aged care services
at home?
friendline.org.au mensline.org.au There are many services someone about your
that can help you maintain options, call Council’s
GriefLine SANE Australia a good quality of life as you Aged Care Navigation
age. Some services that and Advocacy Officer
Monday–Sunday, Monday–Friday, 10am–10pm
6am–12am midnight can help keep you well 9433 3111
Provides peer support,
Provides support to people information, guidance and and independent include agedcare@
experiencing loss and grief, referrals to people who are assistance with day to day nillumbik.vic.gov.au
at any stage in life. affected by or need support tasks around the house,
to manage mental health meal delivery, community
1300 845 745
concerns, including support transport, personal care
griefline.org.au services, and allied
for family and friends.
health services.
1800 187 263
Lifeline
sane.org
24 hours, 7 days My Aged Care
A generalist and crisis telephone Monday–Friday, 8am–9pm
counselling, information and Wire Women’s
and Saturday, 10am–2pm
referral service, providing Support Line
My Aged Care is the
crisis support and prevention Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm entry point to Australian
to anyone experiencing Provides support, information Government-funded aged
emotional distress. and referrals to women on care services.
13 11 14 any issues, such as family
1800 200 422
relationships and legal issues,
lifeline.org.au myagedcare.org.au
domestic and family violence,
housing and homelessness,
mental health.
1300 134 130
wire.org.au
8 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 9Making a complaint
If you have a concern about
Elder Rights Advocacy
6am–10pm, 7 days a week
Support for carers
the quality of the aged care
service you or someone else is
If you want support with lodging
your complaint, Elder Rights and family
receiving, it is important that Advocacy (ERA)’s advocates will
you talk about it. stand beside you and support If you are providing Merri Health –
you with finding an outcome unpaid care to a family Carer Services
Aged Care Complaints that is satisfactory for you. member, partner or Merri Health is the Carer
Commissioner ERA is the Victorian member friend, there is a range of Gateway service provider
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm of the Older Persons Advocacy support available to you. for Nillumbik and other
Support for carers and family
You can complain about Network (OPAN). They northern regions. They
Commonwealth-funded home provide free, independent Carer Gateway support carers with flexible,
care and residential care and confidential advocacy, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm individualised help, including
services through the Aged Care information and community An Australian Government support with navigating,
Complaints Commissioner. education for older people, initiative that supports coordinating and accessing
This can be done by phone, with a focus on carers of all ages with services, counselling,
letter or online. Interpreting Commonwealth-funded support, respite, and dementia advice, respite
services are available. home care and residential care. advocacy, particularly aged and emergency respite and
1800 700 600 or 9602 3066 carers and older family peer support.
Aged Care Quality and
Safety Commission era.asn.au carers. The Carer Gateway To register for Merri
GPO Box 9819, is the entry point for all Health Carer Services,
Melbourne 3000 carers. This is a free service call Carer Gateway:
and is available to parents, 1800 422 737
1800 951 822
partners, spouses, children,
agedcarequality.gov.au or friends who look after
someone with a disability,
Mind Australia
medical condition, mental Carer Helpline
illness; or someone who is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
frail due to age. Free, confidential
You don’t need to be a new information and support for
carer to use Carer Gateway family, carers and friends of
services – any carer can use people with a mental illness.
the services. 1300 554 660
1800 422 737 mindaustralia.org.au
carergateway.gov.au
10 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 11healthAbility Carers Victoria Kinship Carers Victoria
If you are a grandparent
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5pm Monday–Friday,
or non-parent carer of a
Carers Victoria is the statewide 9am–4.30pm
healthAbility offers support child, you may get extra
groups for carers of older voice for family carers, help such as child Provides support and
people and people with representing and providing care payments and advocacy for grandparents,
disabilities. These groups support to carers across Medicare services. siblings, other relatives
provide respite, information Victoria. They offer free and family friends caring
and support in a friendly, counselling, information and for children.
Centrelink
relaxed environment. advice, in addition to research 9372 2422
Grandparent
and policy work. They also
HealthAbility offer several Adviser Line: kinshipcarersvictoria.org
Support for carers and family
provide education, training,
dementia-specific support and can assist you in accessing 1800 245 965
groups, including weekly centre carer support groups.
based dementia programs, and
1800 514 845 Grandparents
an outing program for people
reception@ playgroup
with younger onset dementia.
These programs offer flexible carersvictoria.org.au Tuesdays during school
respite options for carers. carersvictoria.org.au terms, 10am–12pm
917 Main Rd, Eltham, 3095 Meet other grandparents
Grandparents Victoria caring for children and
9430 9100
Monday–Friday, 9am–4.30pm give children in your care a
healthability.org.au playgroup experience.
The needs of families are Coniston Street
becoming more complex, and Family Centre
the support that grandparents
offer to their own family and 28 Coniston St,
Diamond Creek
to other families is significant
and valuable. Grandparents 9433 3733
Victoria is the peak organisation
representing and advocating for
the needs of grandparents to
shape a positive future for
all children.
9372 2422
grandparents.com.au
12 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 13Transport
For eligibility criteria and an Current DPP holders will Multi-Purpose
Community Transport receive a letter one month
application, you can pick up a Taxi Program
Council provides a door-to-door before their permit is due
transport service powered by form from your local library Monday–Friday,
or download a copy from the to expire, with instructions
volunteer drivers for people 8.30am–4.30pm
Seniors Online Victoria website. on how to apply under the
over 65 years of age, and new scheme. The Multi-Purpose Taxi
referred through My Aged 1300 797 210 Program (MPTP) is a
Care. This service is for people seniorscard@health.vic.gov.au If you require assistance Victorian State Government
who can no longer transport in lodging an application, initiative operating
seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
themselves, people with a please call 9433 3111 to through the Taxi Services
disability and/or their carers, make an appointment with Commission. The program
Accessible Parking a Council officer from the assists people with
to access activities in the
Permit Scheme
Transport
community. Please contact us if Community Safety team. accessibility and mobility
transport is required for people The Accessible Parking Permit 9433 3111 needs by offering subsidised
under 65 years of age. (APP) Scheme replaced the nillumbik.vic.gov.au commercial passenger
Disabled Person’s Parking (DPP) vehicle fares to members.
9433 3111
Scheme in March 2021. The
community.transport@ LINK Community Applicants must meet
new scheme is administered
nillumbik.vic.gov.au through local Councils, and an Transport residential, medical, and
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm financial criteria; and fill
application form is required,
Concessions out an application form,
either online or hard copy Link Community Transport is
including documentation
Victorian Seniors Card holders available through Council. a not-for-profit organisation
from a medical doctor.
(available from Seniors Online Residents who require a new providing transport for older
Victoria) are entitled to a range adults and their carers in For more information
permit, or to replace a permit,
of benefits on public transport Nillumbik and surrounds. about the Multi-Purpose
will need to apply via the
services. Benefits include a This door-to-door volunteer Taxi Program contact
new application process.The
free myki, which entitles you driver service operates the Taxi Services
new scheme streamlines the
to concession fares on trains, Monday–Friday, and they Commission directly.
application process, removes
trams, and buses during the the need for reassessments also offer a Seniors Social 1800 638 802
week. It also entitles you to V/ for those with a permanent Outing program. mptp@taxi.vic.gov.au
Line concessions, free off-peak disability, and includes 1300 546 528 taxi.vic.gov.au
travel vouchers, and free travel occupational therapists as admin@lct.org.au
on Saturdays and Sundays. assessors, as well as GPs. linkcommunity
transport.org.au
14 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 15Housing and Haven Home Safe
Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm
Home at Last (HAL)
Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm
accommodation The local housing and
homeless service in
Home at Last is a free
service that provides
Nillumbik Shire is Haven confidential advice, support
Aged Care Homes Retirement Villages Home Safe. It can help and advocacy for people aged
An aged care home (sometimes Retirement villages offer you find emergency 50 years and older to assist
known as a nursing home or the option for older adults accommodation, provide them to find housing. Home
residential aged care facility) is (aged over 55) to move into a housing information and at Last is available to any
for someone who can no longer community that is specifically referrals, rental assistance older person in Victoria on a
live at home and needs ongoing designed to meet their and support. low income. They will provide
help with everyday tasks or accommodation, social, and 1300 428 364 one-to-one assistance to
health care. recreational needs. Many you, or link you into a service
havenhomesafe.org.au
Contact My Aged Care on people choose to move to a that can help.
1800 200 422 to arrange retirement village when they • Information about
want to downsize from the Victorian Statewide
an assessment and determine affordable housing options
family home and/or are looking Homelessness Line
eligibility for residential respite • Support for people at risk
or permanent care. for a lifestyle change. 24 hours, 7 days of homelessness
Housing and accommodation
Call if you are homeless, • Advice and advocacy
at risk of homelessness or
Supported Residential for people living in
Consumer Affairs Victoria escaping family violence.
Services (SRS) retirement housing
have developed a ‘Guide 1800 825 955
Supported Residential Services • Referrals to help you
to choosing and living in
provide accommodation and with tenancy issues.
a retirement village’, with
assistance for people who need 1300 765 178
information about fees that
support in everyday life. They
may apply, as well as a haag@oldertenants.org.au
are privately-operated services,
and must be registered with the public register of oldertenants.org.au
Victorian State Government. retirement villages.
It is important to note that each 1300 558 181
SRS is registered and regulated by consumer.vic.gov.au/
the Victorian Department of Health retirementvillages
and Human Services and are not
part of the Australian Federal
Government’s aged care system.
16 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 17Housing for the Aged
Action Group (HAAG)
Justice Connect
Monday–Friday, 9.30am–5pm Recreation, leisure
HAAG specialises in the
housing needs of older people,
If you are at risk of
homelessness, Justice Connect and fitness
and advocates to achieve social can help with free legal advice
change and housing justice. and support. Regular exercise and physical Community
1300 765 178 1800 606 313 activity are important for the Bank Stadium
oldertenants.org.au physical and mental health
justiceconnect.org.au • Three multipurpose courts
of almost everyone, including
older adults. Being physically • Group fitness classes
Tenants Victoria Seniors active can help you continue • Function room hire
Monday–Friday, 10am–2pm Information Victoria to do the things you enjoy and • Jets Gymnastics
stay independent as you age. • Café
Provides information, Provides free information,
confidential advice, assistance via a volunteer-run phone Regular physical activity over 129-163 Main Hurstbridge Rd,
and advocacy for renters. line, about housing options long periods of time Diamond Creek
Tenants Victoria does not for older people. can produce long-term 9438 8900
give advice about disputes health benefits. cbs@alignedleisure.com.au
1300 135 090
between co-tenants. cotavic.org.au communitybankstadium.
Calls are answered by lawyers, Leisure facilities com.au
advocates and intake workers Council owns five sport, leisure
Victorian Legal Aid
with specialist knowledge of and community recreation
Victorian rental laws. Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm centres, all managed by
9416 2577 Victorian Legal Aid focuses Aligned Leisure. The Yarrambat
Recreation, leisure and fitness
on protecting the rights of Park Golf Course is owned
tenantsvic.org.au/contact-us/ Victorians and representing by Council and managed by
those who need it the most. Belgravia Health and Leisure
1300 792 387 Group. Contact each facility
for more information about
legalaid.vic.gov.au
classes and programs targeted
to over 55s.
18 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 19Diamond Creek Diamond Valley Sports Yarrambat Park Be in Motion –
Community Centre and Fitness Centre Golf Course exercises you
• Health club • Health club Yarrambat Golf Course can do at home
• Cardio/stretching room • Group fitness classes features an 18-hole course If you prefer to exercise
• Cycle studio • Childcare as well as virtual golf, bar, from the comfort of your
• Group fitness classes • Personal training bistro, pro shop, driving own home, Council, in
• Function room hire • Stadium range and function centre. collaboration with Aligned
• Stadium • Sports include 649 Yan Yean Rd, Leisure, has developed a
• Child care basketball, badminton, Yarrambat gentle exercise guide.
• Community spaces netball, table tennis, 9436 2201 The Be in Motion booklet
28 Main Rd, squash, and dodge ball provides specifically-
yarrambatgolf.com.au
Diamond Creek 44 Civic Drive, designed home exercise
9438 5299 Greensborough program aimed at improving
Exercise groups the four pillars of health for
dccc@alignedleisure.com.au 9435 8444
Regular exercise can help adults: balance, strength,
diamondcreekcc.com.au dvsfc@alignedleisure.com.au
with the maintenance of aerobic and flexibility. Pick up
diamondvalleysfc.com.au weight, strengthen bones a hard copy of the booklet at:
Diamond Creek and muscles and improve • Diamond Creek
Outdoor Pool Eltham Leisure Centre balance and coordination. Community Centre
• Heated 25m shaded pool Exercise groups are suitable • Diamond Creek Living
• 25m indoor heated pool
• Toddlers play pool for everyone, including & Learning Nillumbik
• Learn to swim pool
with shade those with chronic health • Eltham Leisure Centre
• Spa steam and sauna
• BBQ facilities conditions or recovering • Eltham Living
• Health club
Recreation, leisure and fitness
from injury or illness. & Learning Nillumbik
1 Elizabeth St, • Group exercise classes
Diamond Creek, • Cycle studio healthAbility offers a wide • Hurstbridge
• Stadium range of classes and groups, Community Hub
9438 1883
• Program room for more information • Panton Hill Living
dcop@alignedleisure.com.au & Learning Nillumbik
• Childcare 9430 9100
diamondcreekpool.com.au • Council offices
• Health suites healthability.org.au/
• Indoor/outdoor café groups-programs Or contact Council on
40 Brougham St, Eltham 9433 3111 and we will
post one to you.
9439 2266
eltham@alignedleisure.com.au
elthamleisurecentre.com.au
20 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 21Local sports clubs
There are many sports clubs
Recreation Trails
Nillumbik has over 50km
Emergency
Emergency preparedness
for people of all ages and
abilities in the Shire. Many of
of both regional and local
trails. Many of these trails
preparedness
these clubs include people over are shared use for walking,
Depending on your • The CFA has a range of
55, and are looking for new cycling and horse riding. A list
circumstances, you may be publications to help you
members. From archery, bowls, of these trails can be found on
more at risk of the impacts plan and prepare for fires,
tennis clubs and local walking Council’s website. There are
of an emergency due to including Your Guide to
groups, find a sports club today also a number of user groups frailty, health conditions, Survival Plan, Your Bushfire
by calling Council. within the Shire using the trails limited mobility or a lack of Plan and the Fire Ready
9433 3111 network including horse riding, access to support services Kit, all available at
leisure@nillumbik.vic.gov.au cycling, running, walking, and and income. It is important cfa.vic.gov.au/
orienteering. Search ‘trails’ on to think about how to
nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Living- plan-prepare
Council’s website. prepare both physically and
in/Sport-and-recreation/
9433 3111 practically for an emergency, If you need additional
Local-sports-club-directory
and to communicate this support, resources or
nillumbik.vic.gov.au
plan with the people in your advocacy to prepare,
support networks. you can contact the
Australian Red Cross on
There are some planning 1800 232 969. The Red
tools available to help you Cross provide emergency
prepare for emergencies.
planning support for
• Australian Red Cross’ vulnerable people. This
RediPlan is a disaster is a free service that
preparedness guide includes a tailored RediPlan
packed with helpful hints Preparedness session.
and strategies on how to
prepare for any disaster
and make your emergency
plan. Download the
RediPlan at
redcross.org.au/
get-help/emergencies/
resources-about-
disasters. Hard copies can
be organised by calling
the Red Cross:
1800 232 969
22 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 23Important contacts VicEmergency app Water faults Disaster Legal
Download the VicEmergency and emergencies Help Victoria
Emergency preparedness
In an emergency Call Police,
app on your smart phone from Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Fire and Ambulance in a Yarra Valley Water
App Store or Google Play Disaster Legal Help Victoria
life-threatening or time-critical 13 27 62
situation on 000 provides free legal advice
Radio updates and assistance and referrals
Text emergency number: 106 • ABC Local Radio 774 AM Road closures and to Victorians affected by
Flood, storm, tsunami and • Plenty Valley FM 88.6 traffic hazards a disaster.
earthquake emergency 1800 113 432
VicRoads
SES Power outages and disasterlegalhelp.org.au
131 170
(State Emergency Services) fallen power lines
132 500
Ausnet Services
Where to get General enquiries:
1300 360 795
emergency information
For electrical emergencies:
VicEmergency Hotline 13 17 99
1800 226 226
Emergency contact number for
If you are deaf, hard of hearing Life support customers:
or have a speech impairment, 1800 818 832
you can contact the
VicEmergency Hotline through
the National Relay Service:
Gas outages
1800 555 677 and faults
If you don’t speak English, Australian Gas Networks
call the VicEmergency Hotline General enquiries:
through the Translating and 1300 001 001
Interpreting Service (TIS):
Report a leak:
131 450
1800 427 532
emergency.vic.gov.au
24 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 25Financial and Digital literacy
emergency relief If you want to learn or Eltham Library
increase your confidence Panther Place, Eltham
Financial and emergency relief
in using technology and 9439 9266
Reaching out can be hard, but Diamond Valley
devices to enhance your
it’s okay to ask for help. There Community Support: Diamond Valley Library
life, there are options for
are organisations providing 9435 8282
you in the Shire. Civic Drive,
financial and emergency relief Red Cross Food Relief: Greensborough
to Nillumbik residents.
1800 675 398 Loan an iPad 9434 3809
(criteria may apply)
Nillumbik Shire Council has Living & Learning Nillumbik
Anglicare Victoria: iPads available for loan. The
1800 809 722 Friendly and supportive
program aims to assist older
volunteers can help you
Kildonan UnitingCare: people with digital skills and
learn the basics of using
1800 002 992 improve social connections.
digital devices and engaging
For more information, call with the internet at the
Council’s Social Connections following places. Call to
Officer on 9433 3111 make an appointment.
|
9433 3744
Digital literacy
Tech help
Do you have questions about
your devices? Or do you want
to learn how to make the
most of technology?
Yarra Plenty Regional
Library Service
Drop in to any YPRL library
with your device and get help.
26 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 27Volunteering Historical Societies St Andrews/ Queenstown
Nillumbik has a number Historical Society:
of historical societies 9710 1519
Volunteering is a great and organisations which flygaye@hotmail.com
Friends Groups
way to get involved in the celebrate the history of
A friends group is a group of Eltham District Historical
community and make a positive individual townships and
volunteers with an interest Society Inc.:
contribution, and the benefits districts. These volunteer
in a particular park, reserve 0409 021 063
of volunteering are numerous organisations play an
or species of native plant or edhsoffice@gmail.com
and varied. The Nillumbik important role in preserving
animal. Members are involved
community has a rich the unique heritage of our
in activities such as planting, Nillumbik Historical Society:
legacy of volunteerism, Shire, and provide a great
weed control, mulching, or 9438 5619
and there are a number of opportunity to meet with
plant, animal or water quality elliscottage@gmail.com
opportunities available. like-minded people.
monitoring. There are 16
Friends Groups active within Yarrambat
Volunteering
DVCS Volunteers Hub the Shire. Groups are always Historical Society:
Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm looking for new members. 9435 5320
To find your perfect Search ‘help improve your local bjsmith007@bigpond.com
volunteer role, speak with environment’ on
the team at Diamond Valley Council’s website.
Community Support (DVCS) 9433 3121
Volunteers Hub. nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Shop 378a Level 3
Greensborough Plaza, 25
Main St Greensborough 3088
9435 8282
dvsupport.org.au/
dvcsvolunteershub
28 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 29Community centres,
St Andrews Yarra Plenty Regional
Community Centre Library Service
neighbourhood St Andrews Community
Centre offers health and
YPRL offers numerous
activities, sessions, and
houses and libraries
wellbeing classes, art and workshops across nine
craft, film groups, community branches, two of which
social events and more. are in Nillumbik Shire. The
35 Caledonia St, libraries offer more than just
Allwood House Living & Learning St Andrews 3761 borrowing books, magazines,
Nillumbik 9710 1223 and movies, they are also
Allwood House is a not-
somewhere to make friends,
for-profit community Nillumbik has three standrewscommunity explore something new, or
organisation providing neighbourhood houses centre.org
get tech help. Other YPRL
a range of activities and offering a range of services include an extensive
services. They connect people community activities, short eLibrary, a Click & Collect
through affordable learning courses and nationally station in the Hurstbridge
and social opportunities, recognised qualifications. You Community Hub, a Mobile
regardless of age can meet new people, learn Library, as well as home
or background. something new, challenge library and outreach services.
yourself, volunteer or just
Community centres
901 Main Rd, Hurstbridge
connect with your local yprl.vic.gov.au
9718 2717
community Eltham Library
allwoodhouse.org.au
livingandlearning.vic.gov.au Panther Place, Eltham
Diamond Creek 9439 9266
Living & Learning Diamond Valley Library
119 Cowin St, Civic Drive, Greensborough
Diamond Creek
9434 3809
Eltham Living & Learning
739 Main Rd, Eltham
Panton Hill Living & Learning
18 Bishops Rd,
Panton Hill
9433 3744
30 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 31Social connections
Hurstbridge Sow and Lions Clubs
Grow Garden Club Inc. The Lions Clubs are part
The Hurstbridge Sow and of an international service
Grow Garden Club Inc. organisation, supporting local
There are plenty of Evening VIEW Club community initiatives and
supports members with a
opportunities to meet new VIEW is one of Australia’s lively interest in gardens, further afield. Experience fun
people in Nillumbik, find new leading women’s volunteer gardening and care for the and friendship whilst making
interests and activities. organisations and supports environment. Their monthly a positive difference to the
disadvantaged children through meetings vary in content, local community.
Country Women’s The Smith Family’s Learning though usually includes a There are three Lions Clubs
Association (CWA) for Life program. There are specialist guest speaker or in Nillumbik.
The Country Women’s two VIEW Clubs in Nillumbik. involves a hands-on activity
aimed at enhancing Diamond Valley Lions Club
Association provides spaces for Both offer monthly guest
speakers, various activities, fun practical skills. 0458 687 639
women to create friendships,
learn and share new skills, & friendship while supporting 0437 352 378 presidentdvlions@
Learning for Life Students. hbridgegardenclub@ gmail.com
volunteer to assist those most
vulnerable and in need. Greensborough Evening gmail.com Eltham Lions Club
VIEW Club: 9068 3923
Hurstbridge CWA 0423 739 785 lthamlionsclub@
0419 917 016 Eltham Evening VIEW Club: gmail.com
cwahurstbridge@ 0402 910 240
Lions Club of Nillumbik
gmail.com
0407 400 743
Social connections
michaellangan70@
gmail.com
32 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 33Men’s Sheds National Seniors Older Men: Out & About –
Men’s Sheds offer men a National Seniors Australia New Ideas (OM:NI) Rainbow Door
safe and active environment is a community organisation OM:NI Men’s Discussion Out & About provides
where you can feel good about that represents over 50s’ Groups are for men over friendship and community
yourself, be a productive concerns to all levels of 50. They offer opportunities connections for older
and valuable member of the government. Regular catch for men to talk about their LGBTI Victorians.
community, connect with ups and activities, as well lives, their ups, their downs 1800 729 367
other men and maintain an as speakers are provided on and discuss interesting outandabout@
active mind and body. There is various interesting topics. topics in a trusting, switchboard.org.au
no pressure to participate or 9459 0653 confidential environment.
get involved; simply pop in for greensboroughnational Eltham
a chat and cuppa, if that’s all Probus
seniors@gmail.com 0425 544 491
you want as well. Probus is an association for
nationalseniors.com.au members of the community
mensshed.org Panton Hill
0438 277 427 no longer working full
Diamond Creek Men’s Shed North of the Yarra time, who share common
53 Challenger St, Quilters Guild Hurstbridge intellectual and cultural
Diamond Creek North of the Yarra Quilters 0431 828 942 interests. There are a number
0439 646 892 Guild (NOTYQ) meet regularly of clubs in the Shire which
Diamond Creek you are welcome to register
at the Diamond Creek Senior
Eltham Men’s Shed Citizens Centre to quilt together. 0418 376 863 your interest with via their
20 Wattletree Rd, website or phone.
9433 3733 Doreen
Eltham North Diamond Creek Probus Inc.
notyqcommittee@ 0410 191 840
0490 208 243
Social connections
gmail.com Eltham Combined
Greensborough
Hurstbridge Men’s Shed Probus Inc.
0416 243 639
50 Graysharps Rd, Hurstbridge Probus Inc.
Hurstbridge Watsonia
Nillumbik Combined
0432 213 495 0428 999 941 Probus Inc.
St Andrews Men’s Shed 1300 630 488
35 Caledonia St, probussouthpacific.org
St Andrews
0417 525 169
34 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 35Rotary Senior Citizens Clubs Social healthAbility
Rotary clubs provide services Senior Citizens Clubs offer fun, Support Groups 917 Main Rd, Eltham
to others as part of an friendship, and outings. Whether healthability.org.au
Social Support Groups
international network of it’s bowling, cards, or lunch 9430 9100
(SSGs) help older adults
business, professional and at the pub, Nillumbik’s three
and people with disabilities
community leaders striving to Senior Citizens Clubs always
make the world a better place have something on offer.
stay healthy and active by U3A Nillumbik
offering interesting and fun University of the Third Age
through practical efforts.
Diamond Creek Senior group activities that enhance (U3A) Nillumbik is a voluntary
Diamond Creek Citizens Club people’s independence, social organisation that provides
info@diamondcreekrotary. Corner of Elizabeth interaction and quality of life. a wide range of classes
org.au and Gipson Streets, SSGs also provide respite for including art, languages,
Diamond Creek carers, allowing one to work, science, philosophy,
diamondcreekrotary.org.au
rest or engage in community technology, history, literature,
9438 1006
Eltham activities. Council and dining out, walking groups,
admin@rotaryeltham.org.au Eltham Senior Citizens Club healthAbility both offer golf and games for mature
SSGs within the Shire. age people. Classes are held
rotaryeltham.org.au 903 Main Rd, Eltham
9439 7957 in various venues throughout
Nillumbik Neighbours the Shire.
Hurstbridge Senior Panton Hill Living 0468 300 764
Citizens Club & Learning office@nillumbiku3a.org.au
Hurstbridge Hall, 974 18 Bishops Rd, nillumbiku3a.org.au
Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd, Panton Hill
Hurstbridge
Social connections
9433 3111
9433 3733
36 | Nillumbik Shire Council Positive Ageing Information and Resource Guide | 37Didn’t find what you Stay in touch
were looking for?
Council provides a wide range of
information for the community
Have a look on Council’s
via its website, Facebook,
Community Directory to connect
Twitter, e-newsletters,
with more community groups or
Nillumbik News and other
services in the area:
hard copy information booklets
nillumbik.vic.gov.au/ and publications.
Community-Directory
Council’s Ageing Well in
You can also search through Nillumbik quarterly newsletter
the Community Listings of keeps residents up to date
Nillumbik and Environs by the with Council news, community
Eltham Rotary Club: news, events and information.
rotaryeltham.org.au The newsletter can be
delivered directly to your
Contact Council’s Social preferred address.
Connections Officer on
9433 3111 for more If you would like to be added
information. to the Ageing Well in Nillumbik
mailing list, phone 9433 3111
or email positive.ageing@
Council supports and
nillumbik.vic.gov.au and leave
Feedback
organises a number of We would greatly appreciate any feedback and or suggestions
community events and festivals your preferred contact address.
for improvement to this guide. To provide feedback, contact the
throughout the year. Positive Ageing Officer at Nillumbik Shire Council.
nillumbik.vic.gov.au/events
9433 3111
positive.ageing@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
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