OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019

THE ACKNOWLEDGES, RECOGNISES AND RESPECTS THE ELDERS, FAMILIES AND FOREBEARS OF THE PEOPLE AS THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS OF THE LAND. CONTENTS Aboriginal Activities and Organisations...... 5 Arts, Crafts, Music, Dance, Drama...... 8 Connect with Darebin Council...... 16 Environment, Food, Gardens...... 18 Festivals...... 22 Fitness, Exercise and Social Sport...... 24 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer...... 31 Lifelong Learning and Resources...... 32 Meeting Places for Community Groups...... 36 Seniors Rights, Activism and Advocacy...... 38 Social Groups...... 40 Social Support Groups...... 50 Support to Live at Home and in Your Community ...... 52 Volunteering...... 56

INTRODUCTION Darebin Council encourages people from all communities to be active as they age. Council’s work with older people is guided by Darebin Active and Healthy Ageing Strategy 2011 – 2021. As part of this work Darebin Council has put together Older and Active in Darebin 2017 – 2019. This small and handy book lists a range of community organisations and programs that welcome older people.

Can’t find what you are looking for? See the index at the end of this booklet on page 58 ABORIGINAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANISATIONS

3 KND, Kool N Deadly Radio Aboriginal Catholic Ministry 1503AM and Digital We strive for reconciliation ’s only Indigenous by working with those who radio station. We provide believe in making things specialist training in radio better for the Aboriginal and media broadcasting Community. to Indigenous community 434 St. Georges Rd, members. Thornbury 48 Mary St, Preston Contact 9480 3849 Contact 9471 1305 cam.org.au/acmv 3knd.org.au Aborginal Community Aborigines Advancement Elders Service (ACES) League Tai Chi, Massage, hydro Home and Community (with physiotherapist), Care Programs for younger art and craft, social lunch, people, Community Home outings and men’s shed. Support Program for 5 Parkview Avenue, eligible clients including in East Brunswick home help and property Contact 9838 4244 maintenance. Also provide acesinc.org.au food, financial counselling, guidance for families, and Barrbunin Beek Food Share support for tenants at risk. Other services focus on A place for local Aboriginal culture, music and disability and Torres Strait Island support. community members to get together and take home 2 Watt Street, Thornbury fresh fruit and vegetables for Contact 9480 7777 the whole family. Contact Banyule Community Health 9450 2015 or Darebin Community Health on 8470 1111

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 5 Budda Men’s Shed Gurwidge Neighbourhood Support group for Aboriginal House and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal Women’s Yarning men to interact, join in Circle, family support and activities and discuss health food parcels. issues. 43 Clapham Street, Darebin Community Health, Thornbury (opposite 155 Blake Street, Reservoir. Aborigines Advancement Contact 8470 1111 League) Contact 9416 7682 Darebin Council Aboriginal Contact Officer Kookaburra Club This officer can talk to you A club for Aboriginal and about Aboriginal matters Torres Strait Islander people, and what Council can do to elders and their carers to support the community. enjoy a chat, a feed and join Contact 8470 8366 or in the laughs 0427 797 668 Darebin Community Health, 125 Blake Street, Reservoir Fitzroy Stars Football and Contact 8470 1135 Netball Club Fitzroy Stars is more than Melbourne Polytechnic just a football and netball Koorie Services Centre club. Activities available Encourages and supports in this family friendly Aboriginal and Torres Strait environment include ladies Islander students of all ages exercise, football training, with course advice, books, netball, dinners, Elders uniforms, equipment, fees bus, Oz Kick and Health and tutorial support. Promotions. We also encourage Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval Aboriginal Elders to join 2 Watt Street, Thornbury our cultural hub with other australianrulesfootball.com. Elders who offer cultural au/pages/fitzroystarsfc guidance to staff and Contact Simon students. 0406 531 581 77 St Georges Road, Preston fitzroystarsfc@bigpond. Contact Koorie Services com 9269 1339

6 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Minajalku Healing Centre Victorian Aboriginal Legal Activities include smoking Service ceremony, art therapy, The Victorian Aboriginal strength and balance groups Legal Service Co-operative for women and men, and Limited provides legal advice parents’ groups for the local and representation for the Aboriginal Community. Koorie community. 11 Rossmoyne Street, 273 High Street, Preston Thornbury Contact 1800 064 865 Contact 8549 3800 vals.org.au Tram 86 Yarra Healing: Towards Sista Circle Reconciliation with Sista Circle is a safe space Indigenous Australians where Aboriginal and Torres Contact 9267 0228 Strait Islander women meet yarrahealing.catholic.edu.au to yarn, share stories of hope, strength, caring and wisdom. We also do art and craft activities. Lunch is provided. Barrbunin Beek Contact 8470 1812

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Medical, dental and other health services and Community Programs. 186 Nicholson Street Fitzroy Contact 9419 3000 Medical, health services and community gym facility. 238-250 Plenty Road Preston Contact 9403 3300 vahs.org.au See also Spiritual Healing Walk page 29

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 7 ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA

Art for all Abilities Arts Website Join in with fun art activities The Darebin Arts website and discover your own is a portal to all arts events, creativity! You will make art programs and festivals of all kinds with recycled produced by Darebin City materials and go out on Council. excursions together. Suitable Visit darebinarts.com.au for adults with an intellectual disability or living with Darebin Art Prize mental illness. The Darebin Art Prize is SPAN Community House a biennial national multi- 64 Clyde St, Thornbury medium art prize. Artists Contact 9480 1364 from across are spanhouse.org presented in this major exhibition where they Artistic Development compete for a $10,000 Explore colour and mixed acquisitive prize. media and develop your own Contact Bundoora work. Best for those with Homestead Art Centre some experience. 9496 1060 SPAN Community House bundoorahomestead.com 64 Clyde St, Thornbury Contact 9480 1364 Painting and Drawing spanhouse.org The Bridge, Preston 218 High Street, Preston Arts Directory Contact 9484 5806 Search Darebin Council’s arts directory for Darebin artists Reservoir Arts Festival – and creative organisations at True North darebin.vic.gov.au/Discover- This annual festival celebrates Darebin/Arts-and-Creativity/ the unique cultural identity Arts-Directory. and expanding artistic For a printed copy of this community of Darebin’s Directory, or to find out north. more about arts in Darebin, Contact Darebin Council contact Darebin Council on 8470 8888 8470 8505 darebinarts.com.au

8 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL What’s On Darebin Arts Islamic Museum of Australia Newsletter A visit to the Islamic Museum What’s On Darebin Arts is a takes you on a journey fortnightly email newsletter through art and history featuring Darebin-based arts that helps you to discover events and projects. what Islam is about. Art Contact Darebin Council exhibitions by contemporary 8470 8211 Muslim artists are a highlight darebin.vic.gov.au of your experience and so is the scrumptious food at the IMA café! Group tours and ARTS CENTRES art workshops available. 15a Anderson Rd, Thornbury Bundoora Homestead Art Contact 1300 915 171 Centre islamicmuseum.org.au Public art gallery, restored heritage house and gardens, Northcote Town Hall charming café. Artistic hub and venue for Open Wed – Sun, free entry exhibitions, performance and 7 Prospect Hill Drive, cultural events. Bundoora 189 High Street, Northcote Contact 9496 1060 Contact Darebin Council on bundoorahomestead.com 9481 9500 Bus 563, Tram 86 northcotetownhall.com.au Tram 86 Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre Art exhibitions, performances, concerts for seniors including morning tea. Corner St Georges Road and Bell Street, Preston Contact 8470 8282 darebinartscentre.com.au Bus 513, Train Bell Station

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 9 CRAFTS AND TEXTILES

Alphington Knitting Group Craft Works In the cooler months you Whether you knit, sew or can come along and knit for crochet, get together with charity. other crafters to swap skills Beginners welcome. and stories. Alphington Community SPAN Community House Centre 64 Clyde Street, Thornbury 2 Kelvin Road, Alphington Contact 9480 1364 Contact 9499 7227 spanhouse.org alphingtoncommunitycentre. org.au Purling Around Informal knitting group. Craft Circle Come along and share skills Bring your own craft or work and new ideas over a coffee. together on craft projects for Degani’s Café, Station special occasions. Street, Fairfield. Reservoir Neighbourhood Contact Anne 9486 7184 House [email protected] 2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir Contact Rachel 9462 4611 [email protected]

Carers Get Creative Enjoy fun art activities with other family carers in a friendly and relaxed group. Take some time out for yourself and explore your creativity. SPAN Community House 64 Clyde Street, Thornbury Contact 9480 1364 spanhouse.org

10 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 11 KNITTING DANCE GROUPS Bootscoot’n Basics Knitting group – Country style dance class in The Bridge, Preston the Northern Suburbs 218 High Street, Preston Contact Caro on Contact 9484 5806 0408 187 020

Knitting group - Moving Stars The Bridge, Thornbury Explore your creative, artistic 131 Shaftesbury and theatrical skills in a Parade,Thornbury supportive class aimed at Contact 9480 0466 people with additional needs and their carers. Leinster Grove Community WOODTURNING Hall, Thornbury Contact The Bridge, Northern Woodturners Club Thornbury 9480 0466 Group caters for men and women of all ages. The Spring Dreams Weekly meetings and regular Dancing Group training sessions. Chinese Ethnic Dancing Kingsbury Scout Hall, Group Browning Street. East Reservoir Senior Contact Gordon 9470 4546 Citizens Centre 7a Strathmerton Street, Reservoir Contact Emily 0416 180 488

See also Darebin U3A for art and craft activities page 35

12 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL MUSIC

ARCapella Choir Caribbean Drums Community choir sings Everyone Welcome!! 4 part voice parts - no Drumming is fun and easy! experience necessary! Jika Jika Community Concerts and weekly Centre. corner Plant and rehearsals are fun and led by UnionStreets, Northcote a professional conductor. Contact 9482 5100 Donald St Community Hall, jikajika.org.au Preston. Contact Amelia Celtic Jam for Morning Tea 0434 356 687 Come and join in a relaxed arcappella.org.au introduction to playing Celtic music. Catchment Players We learn slowly and by ear. Reservoir based music Jika Jika Community theatre group, regular Centre, corner Plant and productions. Union Streets, Northcote Contact secretary@ Contact 9482 5100 catchmentplayers.org.au jikajika.org.au Carols in All Nations Community Music With a great program of music, carol singing and Wide range of music wonderful activities for activities throughout Victoria children, Carols In All Nations cmvic.org.au provides an opportunity to celebrate the start of the Darebin City Brass festive season with your Brass band with a great community at this relaxed reputation! Beginners event. welcome. Contact 8470 8888 Meets at Hall on corner of darebinarts.com.au/carols Cramer and Mary Streets, Preston (opposite Preston Market) Contact 0403 075 458 Secretary@ darebincitybrass.com

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 13 Darebin Music Feast Northern Voice Community Annual music festival Choir featuring Melbourne’s Jika Jika Community Centre thriving and diverse music Corner Plant and Union community. Streets, Northcote Includes Songwriters Award. Contact 9482 5100 Contact 8470 8888 jikajika.org.au darebinarts.com.au Orkeztra Glasso Bashalde Expressive Women’s Choir Can you read music? Brings women together to Come and play in our explore their voices, the Gypsy and World music richness of world music, and orchestra to connect with one another Jika Jika Community Centre through song. Corner Plant and Union Contact Bronwyn 0421 426 117 Streets, Northcote [email protected]. Contact 9482 5100 au jikajika.org.au

High Street Bells Choir Preston Symphony People of all abilities are Orchestra welcome to join in the joy of Enthusiastic players of singing and performing. The orchestral instruments choir helps the community welcome. to understand ability and Weekly rehearsals and disability through regular 4 concerts per year. concerts. Preston City Hall, Contact Sally 0412 546 665 284 Gower Street, Preston highstreetbellschoir.org.au Contact 9481 8810 prestonsymphony.org.au Melbourne Ukulele Kollective Squawkestra For those who love the uke. Adult beginner community No experience necessary. orchestra, Northcote area. Contact Dean 0450 768 575 Contact Katrina muk.com.au 0415 107 190 squawkestra.com.au

14 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL PHOTOGRAPHY WRITING

Preston Photographic Club Hellenic Writers Association We are a small friendly Support for writers, club. Activities include workshops, readings, book guest speakers, workshops, launches, discussion. competitions. Northcote Library, Preston Library, Separation Street, 266 Gower St, Preston Northcote Contact Robin Contact Joanna 9480 1217 0425 744 360 prestonphotographicclub. Thornbury Writers net The group share their writing and work together to develop skills guided by a published author. Beginners welcome. SPAN Community House, 64 Clyde St, Thornbury Contact 9480 1364 spanhouse.org

n-SCRIBE Published once a year, n-SCRIBE brings together the work of writers and illustrators from different cultures and generations across Darebin. n-scribe is free online or in print through Darebin Libraries, in cafes and community hubs. Contact Darebin Council 8470 8458. darebinarts.com.au/ programs/n-scribe/.

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 15 CONNECT WITH DAREBIN COUNCIL

For information about Speak My Language rubbish disposal and (Interpreting Services) recycling, parking, pets, Darebin Council offers a rates and other Council free interpreting service for matters contact or visit people who don’t speak Darebin Customer Service English. Centres (see addresses Call the Multilingual page 17): Telephone Line 8470 8470 Darebin Council phone Say your language and number - all services and we will connect you enquiries 8470 8888 to a Language Aide or Darebin Council Website interpreter. darebin.vic.gov.au Or you can visit any Language Support Customer Service Centre 8470 8470 and we will find a Language Aide or interpreter.

See also Deaf, Speech or Hearing Impaired (Support) page 53

16 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Darebin Council Customer Service Centres Northcote Customer Service Preston Customer Centre (Northcote Library) Service Centre 32-38 Separation Street, 274 Gower Street, Preston Northcote Open 8:30am-5:00pm Open 10:00am-5:00pm Bus 552/553/527, Bus 508/552/567, Train Preston Station, Train Northcote station, Tram 86 Tram 86/112 Reservoir Community and Learning Centre Edwardes Street, Reservoir Open 10:00am-5:00pm Bus 552, 555, 556, 561, 553, 558, Train Reservoir Station

See also Libraries page 33

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 17 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD, GARDENS

Alphington Community Alphington Patch Lunch Gardening Group Join us for monthly lunch, a Garden group meets to help chat and local entertainment! maintain the Alphington Alphington Community Community Centre gardens, Centre learn skills, share information, and have a cuppa. We grow 2 Kelvin Road, Alphington produce for our community Contact 9499 7227 lunches. alphingtoncommunitycentre. 2 Kelvin Road, Alphington org.au Contact 9499 7227 Community Lunch at alphingtoncommunitycentre. SPAN Community House org.au Once a month a two course Backyard Harvest Festival home cooked meal is shared in our dining room with Celebration of home food other friendly community growing traditions. Learn members. Come along for from passionate and company, conversation and knowledgeable local experts support. from different cultures. Visit home gardens, participate SPAN Community House, in gardening workshops 64 Clyde Street, Thornbury and get inspired to create Contact 9480 1364 your own food garden this spanhouse.org spring! Held once a year in November. Contact Darebin Council 8470 8392

18 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Budget Bites Guide FRIENDS Darebin Council’s Budget Bites Guide provides GROUPS information and advice on Groups of people interested how to make healthy food in natural heritage / choices for yourself and your biodiversity and who work family, even while living on a alongside the Darebin bush tight budget. crew doing mostly weeding Contact Darebin Council and revegetation activities. 8470 8888 to be sent a See below for web details. copy. Or visit your nearest Customer Service Centre to Friends of Darebin Creek pick up a copy. friendsofdarebincreek.org. darebin.vic.gov.au au

East Reservoir Friends of Community Garden foec.org.au A space for gardeners, friends and locals to come together and relax, unwind, Friends of swap and share vegetables friendsofmerricreek.org.au and gardening secrets, expertise and friendship. Garden plots available. 7A Strathmerton Street, Reservoir Contact Jess 0423 088 722 eastreservoirgarden@gmail. com

Environment and Sustainability Darebin Council offers resources and community events to help residents live more sustainably. Contact Darebin Council 8470 8405. sustainablecommunities.vic. gov.au

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 19 Good Bugs Garden Group Homemade Food and Wine Come and join the SPAN Festival Gardening Team in our Held every year in May, community garden. this festival celebrates Wheelchair accessible, fun sustainable food practices and supportive. and food traditions from many cultures. SPAN Community House, 64 Clyde Street, Thornbury Contact 8470 8888 Contact 9480 1364 darebinarts.com.au spanhouse.org Northcote Library Food Garden Food Swaps - Transition Darebin A communal food growing space next door to the Check website for details Northcote Library. Activities transitiondarebin.org include working bees and gardening workshops. Fruit Squad 32-38 Separation Street, Fruit Squad is a community Northcote fruit harvesting, distribution northcotelibraryfoodgarden@ and tree maintenance gmail.com program Contact 9480 8200

20 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Preston Garden Club Sylvester Hive Community Gardening information, guest Garden speakers, raffle, annual show A large garden with October, monthly communal raised beds, fruit competitions and newsletter. trees, a shelter and seating. Neighbours and friends meet Preston Shire Hall, regularly for working bees Gower Street, Preston and to share meals. Contact Cheryl 9467 3078 On the grounds of the prestongardenclub.org.au Pavilion School, corner of Dean and Gray Streets, Sow What When guide Preston Contact Darebin Council Contact 8470 8888 8470 8888 to be sent a copy. Or visit your nearest Customer Service Centre to pick up a copy. darebin.vic.gov.au

Sustainable Gardening booklet Contact Darebin Council 8470 8888 to be sent a copy. Or visit your nearest Customer Service Centre to pick up a copy. darebin.vic.gov.au

For a list of all community gardens in Darebin see darebinfoodharvestnetwork.org.au/2012/08/25/list-of- darebin-community-gardens/

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 21

FESTIVALS

Darebin Community and Darebin Seniors Month Kite Festival A program of springtime Annual Community festival activities celebrating older featuring kite flying, people. Events are held entertainment, food and throughout the municipality information stalls, family showcasing organisations activities. and activities that are Contact 8470 8888 welcoming of older people. darebinarts.com.au Activities range from exhibitions, lunches and concerts to events held in parks and gardens, libraries and community centres. Contact Darebin Council 8470 8312 or 8470 8063

See also: Darebin Music Feast page 14 Homemade Food and Wine Festival page 20 Backyard Harvest Festival page 18

22 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 23 FITNESS, EXERCISE AND SOCIAL SPORT

AEROBICS Alphington Bowls Club Parkview Road, Alphington see Golden Oldies page 42 Contact 9499 2530 alphingtonbowlsclub.org.au

ATHLETICS Darebin City Bowls Club Social lawn bowls all year Collingwood Masters’ round (indoors in winter). Athletics All abilities welcome – basic Sprints, middle distance or tuition provided. long distance runs. For non Darebin International Sports competitive athletes there Centre are warm ups, and social 281 Darebin Road, activities. Thornbury (John Cain George Knott Reserve, Memorial Park) Heidelberg Rd, Clifton Hill Contact John 0415 608 232 Contact Keith 9410 9808 darebincity.bowls.com.au

BADMINTON Fairfield Bowling Club 125 Gillies Street, Fairfield see Golden Oldies page 42 Contact 9481 3145 fairfieldbowlingclub.com.au

BOWLS Kingsbury Bowls Club Arch Gibson Reserve Bocce Court Dunne Street, Kingsbury Merrilands Community Contact 9462 2803 Centre kingsburybowlsclub.com.au 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir Contact 9462 6077 Bookings required

24 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Ten Pin Bowling CYCLING AMF Keon Park Social competition for seniors 16-18 Keon Pde, Keon Park Bike Skills Contact 9460 4602 Want to learn how to ride a bike or build your Preston – Reservoir Bowling confidence? Our series of Club bike skills workshops will help you learn more about 75 Leamington St, Reservoir your bike and how to ride Phone 9469 3547 safely on local bike paths and quiet streets around Thornbury Bowls Club your neighbourhood. 27 Ballantyne Street, Contact 8470 8683 Thornbury darebin.vic.gov.au/cycling Contact 9484 2815 thornburybowls.com.au Darebin Bicycle User Group Support group for cyclists to promote and improve CANOEING cycling. Regular social bike rides. Fairfield Canoe Club Contact Jika Jika Community Centre on Canoeing and kayaking on 9482 5100 the Yarra at Fairfield darebinbug.org.au 9 The Esplanade, Fairfield fairfieldcanoeclub.org.au Darebin Travel Smart Map – cycling paths Available from Customer Service Centres this map gives great information about on and off road cycling paths and accessible walking routes. See your nearest Customer Service Centre page 16 darebin.vic.gov.au

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 25 Northcote Cycling Club Open Doors Program at Darebin International Sports Northcote Aquatic and Centre Leisure Centre 281 Darebin Road, Low cost programs for Thornbury people with financial difficulties. Contact 0417 369 250 180 Victoria Rd, Northcote Preston Cycling Club Contact 9486 7200 to find TW Andrews Reserve out more. (velodrome and club house) northcote.ymca.org.au Cuthbert Road, Reservoir Outdoor Fitness Equipment Contact 9404 1740 or in Darebin Parks 0432 203 119 All weather gym equipment prestoncyclingclub.com to exercise any time for free! Locations include EXERCISE Edwards Lake Park – Griffiths St, Reservoir. Gentle exercise classes are CH Sullivan Memorial Park – available at Blake St, East Preston. Leisure Centres page 27 TW Andrews Reserve – Neighbourhood Houses and Strathmerton Street, Community Centres pages East Reservoir 34 & 35 Contact Darebin Council on Social Groups page 40-49 8470 8888 to find out about more parks with exercise Get Active in Darebin equipment. Darebin Council provides free exercise and low cost Staying Active All Abilities social sport programs in Gym Program different neighbourhoods A gym program designed throughout Darebin. for people with a disability. Activities include Walking, A great program if you want Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga and to improve your overall well- more. being. Pool access included on the same day. Contact Darebin Council 8470 8304 Reservoir Leisure Centre, Cuthbert Road darebin.vic.gov.au/ getactive

26 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL FISHING Latrobe Golf Park Driving range, mini-golf, lessons and clinics, functions, Fairfield and Alphington drive through coffee. Fish Protection Society 906 Plenty Road, Kingsbury and Anglers Club Contact 9470 4481 Various angling activities latrobegolfpark.com.au Contact Doug 9873 1930 [email protected] Northcote Public Golf Course Northern Suburbs Fly 143 Normanby Fishing Club Avenue,Thornbury flyfishing.org.au Contact 9484 6961 Bus 510, Tram 112 Preston Northcote Angling Club Inc Fish conservation, local and LEISURE weekend trips. CENTRES 270 Murray Road, Preston Contact 9435 2044 Darebin Community Sports Red Tag Fly Fishers Club Stadium Various fishing activities. Multipurpose indoor sports stadium and outdoor tennis and netball. Contact Bill 0414 254 229 Activities include gentle [email protected] exercise, badminton and more. 857 Plenty Road, Reservoir GOLF Contact 9471 4935 darebin.ymca.org.au Bundoora Park Golf Course Bus 563/566/567, Tram 86 18 hole course, driving range, pro shop. 1069 Plenty Road, Bundoora Contact 9469 3880 Bus 563, Tram 86 bundoorapark.com.au

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 27 Northcote Aquatic and PARKS Recreation Centre Programs include memberships for over 50s, For locations, information aqua aerobics, gym, gentle on accessibility and exercise, pilates, yoga, cycle facilities of each park and class and more. reserve in Darebin Stay up to date with contact Darebin Council over 50s Newsletter. 8470 8888 180 Victoria Road, darebin.vic.gov.au Northcote Contact 9486 7200 northcote.ymca.org.au TAI CHI Bus 246/250/251 /508/510/552 Tai Chi sessions are available at Reservoir Leisure Centre Leisure Centres page 27 & Programs include 28 memberships for over 55s, Neighbourhood Houses and arthritis classes, strength Community Centres pages training, aqua aerobics, 34 & 35 gentle exercise, yoga and hydrotherapy. 2a Cuthbert Road, Reservoir PILATES Contact 9496 1050 reservoirleisurecentre.com. au Pilates classes are available at Leisure Centres page 27 Bus 552/555/556/561 & 28 Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres pages 34 & 35

28 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL WALKING Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre Walking Group Bushwalking Victoria Summer months only bushwalkingvictoria.org.au 180 Victoria Road, Northcote Discover Darebin Map – Contact 9486 7200 walking routes northcote.ymca.org.au Available from Customer Service Centres this map Preston Walking Group gives great information about on and off road Local walks and trips. cycling paths and accessible Reservoir Leisure Centre, walking routes. Cuthbert Road, Reservoir darebin.vic.gov.au/walking Contact Keith 9460 6729

Spiritual Healing Trail The Bridge Preston Walking A self directed or guided Groups walk to promote personal Two walking groups on healing. A gift as a gesture Wednesdays of Reconciliation from the 218 High Street, Preston Aboriginal and Torres Strait Contact 9484 5806 Islander Community. Darebin Parklands, Yarana Road, Alphington YOGA For further information contact Darebin Council on 8470 8888 Yoga sessions are available at Leisure Centres page 27 Neighbourhood Houses and WALKING GROUPS Community Centres pages 34 & 35

Merri Walking Group Edwardes Lake Park, Edwardes Street, Reservoir Contact John 9460 5051

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 29 30 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX (LGBTI)

Bisexual Alliance Victoria Transgender Victoria (TGV) (BAV) TGV helps trans and BAV helps bisexual people, gender diverse people, their partners, families and their partners, families and friends with support. friends to get the health and Bi-alliance.org community services they need. Matrix Guild transgendervictoria.com A charitable, feminist support and advocacy group Victorian AIDS Council for older lesbians, includes (VAC) social activities and home Supporting services for visiting service. the LGBTI community and Women’s Health in the people living with HIV. North Volunteer opportunities 680 High Street, Thornbury available. Contact Anneke 6 Claremont Street, 0427 482 976 South Yarra matrixguildvic.org.au Contact 9865 6700 [email protected] Out and About Community Visitors Scheme Vintage Men etc Volunteer home visiting A social and support group service for older LGBTI for older gay and bisexual people who receive Home men, various activities, Care Packages or are living meets weekly. in residential care. Contact Gordon 9598 7356 Contact 03 9663 2474 or vintagemen.org 0466 218 921 switchboard.org.au/out- about/

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 31 LIFELONG LEARNING AND RESOURCES

COMPUTERS HISTORY

Broadband for Seniors See heritage. Basic computer classes darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au and assistance to use smartphones, tablets etc are available from Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres pages 34 & 35

32 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL LIBRARIES Darebin Libraries Locations: Fairfield Library Darebin Libraries 121 Station Street, Fairfield Quiet spaces to relax, read Bus 567, 609, a newspaper, connect Train Fairfield Station to the free wifi or use a library computer. Books, magazines, DVDs and Northcote Library CDs to borrow in English, 32–38 Separation Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Street,Northcote Italian and Greek, large print Bus 508, 567, Train collections, talking books Northcote Station, Tram 86 and a Home Library Service for people unable to get to Preston Library the library due to age, illness or disability. Free sessions 266 Gower Street, Preston on using technology, author Bus 552, 553, 527, 903, Train talks and more. Preston Station Contact 1300 655 355 darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au Reservoir Library Reservoir Community and Learning Centre Edwardes Street, Reservoir Bus 552, 555, 556, 561, 553, 558, Train Reservoir Station

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 33 NEIGHBOURHOOD Darebin Intercultural Centre Intercultural activities HOUSES AND including films, performance, COMMUNITY information forums, spaces CENTRES for groups to meet. 59a Roseberry Ave, Neighbourhood Houses Preston. and Community Centres Contact Darebin Council in Darebin offer a variety 8470 8440 of services, volunteering darebin.vic.gov.au opportunities and programs for people of all ages Bus 552, 553, 527, 903, Train and abilities. Activities Preston Station, Tram 86 include community lunches, computer access and Jika Jika Community Centre training, English language Corner Plant and Union skills, arts, crafts, music, Streets, Northcote dance, health and fitness, Contact 9482 5100 cooking, self-help groups, jikajika.org.au cultural groups, community events and more. See below Train Westgarth Station, for locations and contact Tram 86 details. The Bridge - Preston Alphington Community 218 High Street, Preston Centre Contact 9484 5806 2 Kelvin Road, Alphington bridge.org.au Contact 9499 7227 Bus 552, 553, Train Bell alphingtoncommunitycentre. Station org.au Bus 508, The Bridge - Thornbury Train Alphington Station 131 Shaftesbury Parade, Thornbury Contact 9480 0466 bridge.org.au Bus 510, Tram 11

34 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Preston Reservoir Adult SPAN Community House Community Education 64 Clyde Street, Thornbury (PRACE) Contact 9480 1364 Merrilands Community spanhouse.org Centre Bus 522, 251, 251 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir Contact 9462 6077 University of the Third Age prace.vic.edu.au (U3A) Darebin Bus 552, 555, 560, U3A is an organisation for Train Keon Park Station people over 50 who want to keep learning, develop new Reservoir Neighbourhood skills and enjoy the company House of like minded people. 2B Cuthbert Road, Classes held at community Reservoir venues throughout Darebin Contact 9462 4611 Activities include arts/crafts, reservoirnh.org.au computers, singing, book Bus 552, 555, 556, 561 discussion, dancing, English skills, Tai Chi, Yoga, Line Train Reservoir Station Dance, and more. Fairfield Railway Station 26 Railway Place, Fairfield (Office) Contact 9489 2103 u3adarebin.com.au

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 35 MEETING PLACES FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

East Preston Community Senior Citizen’s Centres Centre Facilities and spaces around Community health and Darebin available for hire to wellbeing programs, council not-for-profit community services and education groups and organisations. programs and courses. Contact Darebin Council 7 Newton Street, Reservoir 8470 8634 Contact 8470 8107 darebin.vic.gov.au

Community Facilities Halls and Community Hubs available for community use. Contact Darebin Council 8470 8110 darebin.vic.gov.au

36 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 37 SENIORS RIGHTS, ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY

COTA Victoria - The Voice Darebin Council Human of Older Victorians Rights Officer Advocacy, education and Information, advice and information for older people. advocacy on human rights Contact 9654 4443 protected by the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and cotavic.org.au Responsibilities. Darebin Active and Healthy Information and referral on Ageing Advisory Board discrimination, harassment and equal opportunity. The Board advises Council on issues of relevance to Contact Darebin Council older people and monitors 8470 8446 the roll out of Darebin’s Active and Healthy Ageing Grandmothers Against Strategy 2011 – 2021. Detention of Refugee Children The Board is made up of a diverse group of older Help fight for the release of people, Councillors and children, their families, and staff and meets 6 times per unaccompanied minors in year. If you are interested in detention. joining the Board or want to Grandmothers and friends find out morecontact are invited to contact us at 8470 8828 grandmothersref@gmail. com

38 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Housing for the Aged Victorian Equal Opportunity Action Group and Human Rights Statewide housing Commission information and support Free information, advice service for older people. and mediation on 1st Floor, Ross House, 247 discrimination, victimisation, Flinders Lane, Melbourne sexual harassment, racial 3000 or religious vilification, equal opportunity and the Contact 9654 7389 Charter of Human Rights and oldertenants.org.au Responsibilities. Can also provide information sessions Seniors Rights Victoria to community groups. Information, support and Contact 1300 292 153 or advice about elder abuse. 9032 3583 Languages other than humanrightscommission.vic. English catered for. gov.au Contact 1300 368 821 seniorsrights.org.au

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 39 SOCIAL GROUPS (RUN BY VOLUNTEERS) Social groups and Senior ARABIC Citizens Clubs are run by older people who are volunteers and offer Islamic Elderly Group regular social, cultural and Activities include cards, recreational activities. meals, educational sessions, Groups are listed below excursions, celebrations and under culture or language. parties. For more Information Merrilands Community and help connecting with Centre, 35 Sturdee Street, groups contact Darebin Reservoir Council on 8470 8312 or Contact Nabil 9462 4750 8470 8603. CHINESE

Home Away from Home Group Get together, cooking, dancing, play games. East Reservoir Senior Citizens Centre 7a Strathmerton Street, Reservoir Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828

See also Community See also Spring Dreams Visitors Scheme page 53 Chinese Dance Group Aboriginal page 53 page 12

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ACES Men’s Shed Combined Probus Club of Reservoir Day trips, theatre outings, See Aboriginal luncheons, book club, cards, Activities and Groups tours, morning melodies and page 5 guest speakers. East Reservoir Senior Agg Street Movie and Lunch Citizens Centre, We meet monthly at Agg 7A Strathmerton Street, Street Community Hall, Reservoir watch a movie, have some Contact Dorothy 9462 2281 lunch and a chat. 3 Agg Street, Thornbury Darebin Euchre Group Contact 9480 1364 Thornbury Bowling Club, spanhouse.org 27 Ballantyne St, Thornbury Contact Aileen Alphington Men’s Shed 0419 593 136 Our men’s shed is finally [email protected]. here! au Alphington Community Centre East Preston Senior Citizens 2 Kelvin Road, Alphington Club Contact 9499 7227 Bingo, New Vogue Dancing alphingtoncommunitycentre. and Art Group. org.au East Preston Senior Citizens Centre Donald Street, East Preston Contact John 9478 3629 [email protected]

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 41 East Reservoir Senior Life Activities Club Darebin Citizens Club Activities include indoor Activities include indoor bowls, cards, speakers, bowls, bingo, cards, music, meals, walks, entertainers. trips and celebrations. Merrilands Community East Reservoir Senior Centre Citizens Centre Corner Asquith and Sturdee 7A Strathmerton Street, Street, Reservoir Reservoir Contact Tony 9467 6731 Contact Darebin Council life.org.au 8470 8828 Men’s Shed at Darebin Fife Fancy Canary Club of Community Health Victoria Darebin Community Health Learn about keeping host a range of men’s sheds, canaries, buy birds, chat with different days for men about all things canary, under 50, Aboriginal men exhibitions and annual show. and older men. Contact Steve 125 Blake Street, Reservoir 0407 304 464 Contact 8470 1111 Golden Oldies Club Northcote Senior Citizens Activities include badminton, Club aerobics, trips and Sing alongs, games, high celebrations class entertainers, afternoon Darebin Community Sports tea and “New Vogue Stadium Dancing”. 857 Plenty Road, Reservoir Northcote Senior Citizens Contact 9471 4935 Centre 18A Bent Street, Northcote Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828

42 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Northern Darts Association Reservoir West Probus Club ndadarts.org.au Fun, friendship, fellowship and socialising Older Men : New Ideas Preston-Reservoir Bowls (OM:NI) Club Men aged 50+ meet 75 Leamington Street, fortnightly to discuss what’s Reservoir happening in their lives, Contact Marjorie 9469 3415 current affairs and topics of whatever they choose. SPAN Community House, FIJIAN 64 Clyde St, Thornbury Contact 9480 1364 spanhouse.org Northwest Fiji Seniors Club Contact PDT Jairam Sharma Probus Club of Kingsbury 0416 246 904 Get together for older retired people to have fun once a month. GREEK Activities include guest speakers, trips, cinema/ Australian Greek Elderly theatre, walking and cards. Citizens Club Northcote Kingsbury Bowls Club, Activities include monthly Arch Gibson Reserve lunch, cards, talking, coffee, Dunne Street, Kingsbury tabli and Greek TV. Contact Kingsbury Bowls 1 Bastings Street Northcote Club 462 2803 Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828 Rotary Club of Preston Encourage humanitarian Australian Greek Ex service and ethical Servicemens Elderly Club of standards, help build Northcote goodwill and peace in the Social activities and lunches. world. Northcote Senior Citizens Darebin RSL, 402 Bell Centre Street, Preston 18a Bent St, Northcote Contact Geoff 0418 500 031 Contact Darebin Council rotary-prestonaust.com 8470 8828

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 43 Australian Thornbury Greek Women’s Elderly and Pensioners Club Friendly Club Weekly meetings for Activities include social get discussion groups, recipes, together, bingo, lunch, trips knitting, cards, activities and and celebrations. excursions, East Preston Community Nevoliany Scopia Social Centre Club Hall 7 Newton Street, 1 Miller Street Thornbury East Preston Contact Peter 9481 3590 Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828 Batman Elderly Greek Womens Group Hellenic Stegi Friendly Activities include bingo, Elderly Citizens Club Inc lunches, excursions and Activities include social, celebrations. bingo, cards, lunches, Batman Park Hall walking, swimming, Separation Street, Northcote celebrations. Contact Soula 0439 610 868 St. Methodios and Kyrilos Greek Orthodox Church Darebin Greek Womens 2 Yann Street, Preston Senior Citizens Group Contact Alexander Activities include social, 0435 252 615 bingo, cards, gentle exercise, trips to church, celebrations. Keon Park Greek Senior Reservoir Community and Citizens Club Learning Centre Activities include social, Edwardes Street, Reservoir walking, day and overnight trips. Contact Soula 9460 9405 Keon Park Community Hall [email protected] Dole Avenue, Reservoir Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828

44 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Reservoir Greek Elderly INDIAN Citizens Club Lunches, bingo, cards, walking, music, dancing, Northern Region Indian trips. Seniors Association Reservoir Community and Monthly meetings including Learning Centre lunch, information and entertainment. 23 Edwardes Street, Reservoir Northcote Senior Citizens Contact John 9460 5051 Centre or 0413 563 747 18A Bent Street, Northcote Contact Dr Santosh Thornbury Greek Senior 9816 3401 or 0411 136 612 Citizens Club [email protected] Program of social activities for seniors. 814 High Street, Thornbury ITALIAN Contact Sam 9460 9302 or 0413 079 159 Italian Elderly Citizens [email protected] Group Holy Spirit Bingo, cards, luncheons and Greek Senior Citizen’s Club excursions. – The Hope Holy Spirit Parish Hall Activities include social 197 Clarendon Street, lunches. Thornbury Northcote Senior Citizens Contact Darebin Council Centre 8470 8828 18a Bent Street, Northcote Contact Takis 0412 565 107 Italian Senior Citizens Club of Preston Bocce, yoga, dances, bingo, day trips, cards and choir. Sacred Heart Church Hall 85 David Street, Preston Contact Frank 9478 9644 [email protected]

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 45 Italian Womens Club of North West Reservoir Reservoir Italian Senior Citizens Club Activities include bingo, Monthly dinner dance, tombola, cards, morning tea, weekly club gentle exercises, lunches and trips. bingo, cards and games. Reservoir Living and St. Joseph The Worker Learning Centre Community Hall Edwardes Street 79 Wilson Boulevard, Contact Darebin Council Reservoir 8470 8828 Contact Carmencita 9469 5377 or 0409 188 189 Kingsbury Italian Senior Citizens Club Reservoir Italian Pensioners Activities include tombola, Club cards, lunches, trips, Activities include bocce, celebrations. cards, bingo, walking, Kingsbury Bowls Club, dancing, special lunches and Arch Gibson Reserve, trips. Dunne Street Merrilands Community Contact Connie 9465 3773 Centre 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir Merrilands Italian Senior Contact Darebin Council Citizens Club 8470 8828 Activities include bocce, cards, excursions. St. Marys Italian Elderly Citizens Club Merrilands Community Centre Weekly gatherings, morning 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir tea, bingo, cards, monthly lunch and activities/outings. Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828 St. Marys Parish Hall (opposite church) Northcote Italian 789 High Street, Thornbury Pensioners Club Contact Tony 0419 381 631 Activities include bingo, [email protected] cards, lunches and celebrations. Northcote Town Hall 189 High Street, Northcote Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828 46 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Thornbury Italian Senior MALTESE Citizens Club Weekly gatherings, afternoon tea, bingo, cards Reskeon Maltese Seniors and monthly lunches. Group Leinster Grove Activities include bocce, Community Hall bingo, lunches for special occasions, outings to 99 Leinster Grove, restaurants. Thornbury Contact Tony 0419 381 631 Merrilands Community Centre [email protected] 35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir Contact Darebin Council LEBANESE 8470 8828

Australian Lebanese Zhale MACEDONIAN Association Monthly meetings and cultural events. Australian Macedonian Pensioners Group of [email protected] Reservoir Activities include chess, Australian Lebanese luncheons, cards and trips. Christian Ladies Group (Darebin) Reservoir Community and Learning Centre Activities include social, cards, exercise, speakers, 23 Edwardes Street, luncheons, excursions. Reservoir Reservoir Learning and Contact Dimce 0425 112 407 Community Centre Edwardes Street, Reservoir Bigla Senior Citizens Group Contact Yoland 0425 773 583 Social group meets for lunches, coffee, chess and Maronite Activities Group cards. for the Elderly East Preston Senior Activities include social, Citizens Centre cards, exercise, speakers, Donald Street, Preston luncheons, excursions. Contact Darebin Council Contact Parish 9480 2059 8470 8828

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 47 Macedonian Senior Citizens Prespa Macedonian Senior Club Pellister Citizens Club Activities include cards, Morning tea, lunches, luncheons and trips. cards, music, dancing, trips, Regent Centre knitting, billiards. Robinson Road Road, Reservoir Senior Citizens Preston Centre Contact Darebin Council 2- 4 Wright Street, 8470 8828 Reservoir Contact Darebin Council Macedonian Senior Citizens 8470 8828 Group St. Nikola Merlikinski Weekly get together. East Preston Senior Citizens POLISH Centre Donald Street, East Preston Polish Senior Citizens Club Contact Marika Bozinova of Reservoir 9466 8481 Monthly lunches, telling marikabozinova@yahoo. jokes, bingo, singing, com.au celebrations, lectures and outings. Northcote Macedonian Reservoir Community and Senior Citizens Group Learning Centre Activities include cards, Edwardes Street, Reservoir picnics, luncheons and Contact Halina 9465 9069 outings. Northcote Senior Citizens Centre 18A Bent Street, Northcote Contact Darebin Council 8470 8828

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Multi Ethnic Slavic Senior Preston / Reservoir Indo- Citizens Group – Preston chinese Elderly Group Social and cultural group Social and cultural activities, for older people to prevent share information about loneliness and isolation. healthy eating and living Activities include light better in Australia. Outings exercise, health information, to help members feel at outings and celebrations. home in the community. Preston Library Darebin Intercultural Centre 266 Gower St, Preston 59A Roseberry Avenue, Preston Contact 9639 1930 Contact Hanh Le 0401 507 256 [email protected]

For more social groups see Intercultural Centre page 34

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 49 SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS - SUPPORTED BY STAFF Groups have a social and recreational focus and are designed for people who require additional support to participate.

Compass (Acquired Brain Darebin Community Health Injury) Social Support Groups Peer support, advocacy, Darebin Community Health run rehabilitation, skills Social Support groups for older development and social people who need assistance to inclusion. participate in social activities 230 Normanby Avenue, including outings, music, Thornbury games, crafts, meals, discussion groups and more Contact 9489 4399 Sessions are held in melbournecitymission.org.au Reservoir, Preston and Northcote To find out more contact 8470 1135 dch.org.au

Spectrum Migrant Resource Social Support Groups Spectrum supports older people who need help to get out and about. Activities for Cantonese, Greek, Macedonian, Mandarin and Italian speakers. Sessions held in Preston and Reservoir. Contact 1300 735 653 spectrumvic.org.au

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My Aged Care Carer Card Program ‘My Aged Care’ is the Wide range of discounts new one-stop-shop for all and benefits for eligible aged care supports and carers from businesses, information. Register with local council, community My Aged Care to find the organisations and public best supports for you. transport. Contact My Aged Care Contact 1800 901 958 1800 200 422 carercard.vic.gov.au myagedcare.gov.au Carerlinks North National Disability We provide free information Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and support to all types The NDIS will provide all of carers in Darebin and Australians under the age of surrounding municipalities. 65 who have a permanent Level 2, 110 Chifley Drive, and significant disability with Preston individualised supports to 1800 052 222 or 9495 2500 help them achieve their goals merrihealth.org.au/ and enjoy an ordinary life. services/carer-support Contact 1800 800 110 ndis.gov.au See also Carers Get Brotherhood of St Laurence Creative page 10 (BSL) In Darebin the Brotherhood of St Laurence are working Community connection for with the National Disability people with disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) For support and information to ensure that people with about accessing the disability receive the support community and services in they need through the Darebin contact Council’s National Disability Insurance MetroAccess Officer Scheme (NDIS). 8470 8368 293 High Street, Preston Contact 1300 275 634 bsl.org.au 52 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Community Recreation COMPANIONSHIP Support If you have a disability and need help finding local sport Community Visitors Scheme and recreation activities Organisations across Victoria contact Darebin Council’s carry out the Community Leisure Services 8470 8305 Visitors Scheme. Volunteers are recruited to provide Deaf, Speech or Hearing companionship and Impaired Support friendship to older people If you are deaf, or have living in their own homes trouble hearing or speaking, and receiving a home care you can contact Darebin package. Council through the National Contact CVS State Network Relay Service. Member 9845 2800 TTY Dial: 133 677 agedcare.health.gov.au Speak and Listen: dial 1300 555 727 Fresh Connections Internet Relay: Fresh Connections aims relayservice.gov.au to reconnect people into community life. We visit the Then enter 03 8470 8888 person at home and explore their interests and goals. The person is then supported to access new friendships and activities. Contact Darebin Community Health 8470 1135 dch.org.au

TeleCHAT Free service to members of the community living at home independently. We match up a person with a friendly volunteer who calls each week for a social chat. Contact Jadie 8354 4880 [email protected]

OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 53 Telecross Community Transport Free service provides peace Darebin Council’s of mind to people who Community Transport live alone through a daily Service can help you stay telephone call to check on active and connected in your wellbeing. your local community, with Contact Narelle 8327 7720 regular trips to shopping centres, social clubs, local [email protected] gyms and Community Health Centres. A service for people who have difficulty using TRANSPORT public and private transport. SUPPORT AND Contact Darebin Council CONCESSIONS 8470 8828

Access and Mobility Maps See also LINK Show the five main shopping Community Transport centres in Darebin, including page 55 accessible toilets and car parking; taxi ranks; bus stops; railway stations; Disability Parking Permits accessible pedestrian Available for drivers and crossing points. Maps passengers with medically available online and from assessed mobility issues. Darebin Council Customer Service Centres Contact Darebin Council 8470 8888 Contact 8470 8888 darebin.vic.gov.au/ Free Myki Travel Passes accessmaps Available to eligible passengers. Car Share Contact 1800 800 007 Car sharing gives you the flexibility of having access ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/ to a private vehicle without free-travel-passes having to pay the high costs associated with owning a car. Contact 8470 8383 darebin.vic.gov.au/carshare

54 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL LINK Community Transport PUBLIC Provides a range of transport options for older people and TRANSPORT people with disabilities and carers. Public Transport Victoria Contact LINK 8358 8000 provides information on all linkcommunitytransport. public transport services, org.au timetables and fares. Contact 1800 800 007 Mini Bus Hire ptv.vic.gov.au Darebin Council operates mini buses that not-for- Victorian Companion Card profit community groups For people with significant can hire to service the local permanent disability who community. Contact Darebin need carer assistance to Council 8470 8828 use public transport or attend movies and other Multi Purpose Taxi entertainment. The card Eligible passengers get half allows the carer to attend price taxi fares. free of charge. Contact Taxi Services Contact 1800 650 611 Commission 1800 638 802 companioncard.org.au transport.vic.gov.au/taxis/ mptp Victorian Concessions Guide A guide to discounts and services for eligible households in Victoria. Available in book or online. Contact 1800 658 521 dhs.vic.gov.au

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VOLUNTEERING

Darebin Information Volunteer at Jika Volunteer Resource Service Come and join Jika’s team of (DIVRS) volunteers and work in the Volunteering is a great way community you live in! to meet people, share or We are always looking develop skills and become for volunteer admin staff, involved in your community. homework tutors, English 287 High Street, Preston tutors and more. For more information Jika Jika Community Centre contact 9480 8200 Corner Plant and Union divrs.org.au Streets, Northcote Contact 9482 5100 jikajika.org.au

See also Community Visitors Scheme page 53 See also Link Community Transport page 55 See also Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres page 34 & 35 See also Victorian Aids Council page 31

56 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL OLDER AND ACTIVE IN DAREBIN DIRECTORY 2017-2019 57 INDEX Accessibility...... 54 Athletics...... 24 Bands/orchestras...... 13, 14 Bingo see Social Groups...... 40-49 Bocce...... 24 See also Social Groups...... 45-47 Cards (games) see Social Groups...... 40-49 Canary...... 42 Choirs...... 13 Community Gardens...... 18-21 Computers ...... 32 See Darebin Libraries...... 33 Cycling...... 25 Darebin Council Customer Service Centres...... 13 Deaf, Speech or Hearing Impaired Support...... 53 Disability Support ...... 52-55 Environment...... 18 Euchre...... 41 Exercise...... 26 Food...... 18, 19, 20 Exhibitions see Arts Centres...... 9 Golf...... 27 History...... 32 Housing advocacy...... 39

58 DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL Language support...... 16 Leisure Centres...... 27, 28 Libraries...... 33 Men’s Sheds...... 41, 42, 43 My Aged Care...... 52 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ...... 52 Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres...... 34, 35 Painting/Drawing...... 8 See Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres...... 34, 35 See also East Preston Senior Citizens Club...... 41 Pottery see Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres...... 34, 35 Senior Citizens Centres...... 36 Senior Citizens Clubs...... 40-49 Singing see Choirs...... 13 Spiritual Healing Trail...... 29 Swimming see Leisure Centres...... 27, 28 Tai Chi ...... 28 Trips see Social Groups...... 40-49 Walking...... 29 Woodturning ...... 12 Writing...... 15 Yoga...... 29

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