North Yarra Community Health
Groups & Activities

Seniors Groups


Greek Older Women's Group

The group meets for activities such as sharing morning tea, discussions, guest speakers, as well as occasional gentle exercises and outings.

Venue: NYCH Collingwood Centre,
365 Hoddle Street, Collingwood
Time: Weekly Tuesdays, from 10am to 12 midday
Cost: Free; admission fee (if required) at outings
Contact: Bich Ha
9349 7333

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Healthy Vietnamese Elderly Group

Social support group for Vietnamese people over 60 years. Activities include guest speakers, discussions about general interest and health topics, occasional cooking, and outings.

Venue: 31-33 Harmsworth Street, Collingwood
Time: Every second week - Wednesday, 11.30am to 1.30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Bich Ha
9349 7333

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Over 60's Group

This lively bunch of women share outings, guest speakers and discussions about health and topics of general interest on a weekly basis. Limited pick up available if needed.

Venue: Collingwood Centre
Time: Mondays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Cost: $2 per session; admission fee (if required) at outings
Contact: Marlies Blatz
9411 4304

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Retired Person's Group

The Retired Person's Group meets once a month for an outing. The group decides which of the many delightful sites in and around Melbourne they want to explore and together they enjoy a morning tea.

The group is for retired people and numbers are limited to 12 persons for each outing.

Venue: NYCH Fitzroy Centre,
75 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Transport: Bus departs at 9.30am from NYCH Fitzroy Centre
Time: First Friday of each month, from 9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: Morning tea (if desired) and admission fee to venue (if necessary)
Contact: Vivian Petre
9411 3555

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530 Program Drop-In Session

The Five-Thirty Program provides support, information and referral to tenants living at the high rise in 530 Lygon Street, Carlton. The weekly drop-in sessions provide an opportunity to meet with other tenants, have a chat and share a cup of coffee and some activities - including occasional gentle exercises, bingo sessions etc.

Venue: 530 Lygon Street, Carlton
Community Hall, Ground Floor
Time: Weekly, Thursday mornings
Cost: Free
Contact: Robyn Stringer &
9347 4133

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