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31/10/2026

🛑 We are closed for the Public Holiday on Tuesday.

❌ Social activity/ exercise classes will not run on this day.

👋 We look forward to catching up with you again soon.

30/10/2026

It's been a big year, but it's not over yet!

Your final Ageing Well Update for 2026 should be arriving in your inbox or mailbox soon 📨📬

🧐 Not receiving our FREE monthly newsletter yet?
Visit ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat and fill in a short form or call 5320 5500 or email [email protected] to be added to the list.

27/10/2026

Join us as we welcome the Australian Human Rights Commission, in partnership with Ballarat Community Health, to deliver an interactive workshop backed by research that will examine the assumptions and stereotypes commonly associated with ageing and older people.

What's age got to do with it?
📆 Saturday 21 November
⏰ 10am-12.30pm
📍 Vickers Street Community Hub, 254 Vickers Street, Sebastopol
🎫 FREE event and morning tea provided. Bookings required.

For more information or for bookings visit: events.humanitix.com/ahrc-workshop-what-s-age-got-to-do-with-it or call 5320 5500 (ask for Cathy)

This workshop is a must for individuals and organisations who work with older people, or who want to create an engaged and effective community.

27/10/2026

🌳 Have you attended one of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Tours during the Ballarat Seniors Festival?

If so, we hope you learned something new and enjoyed wandering around the beautiful gardens!

📸 Here are some photos captured during the Week 1 tour!

📣 Final FREE tour is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am. Book here - events.humanitix.com/seniors-festival-ballarat-botanical-gardens-tours-bm4s8rjk/tickets

Want to stay informed about future opportunities?
📋 Sign up for our monthly newsletter, delivered via email or Australia Post:
👉 ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat

You can also stay up to date by:
* Following this page, or
* Visiting our Humanitix page:
👉 events.humanitix.com/host/ageing-well-ballarat

26/10/2026

🛵 Are you considering using a Motorised Mobility Device (an electric scooter or motorised wheelchair)?

Have you started to use a Motorised Mobility Device and need more information, or want to stay up to date on rules and safety for yourself and others?

If so, join us for the upcoming Motorised Mobility Devices information session for people aged 55+.

📆 Tuesday 24 November from 10am-11.30am
📍 Brown Hill Community Hall, 375 Humffray Street North, Brown Hill

🎟 FREE EVENT but bookings required via Humanitix - events.humanitix.com/host/ageing-well-ballarat or call 5320 5500 (ask for Claire) or email [email protected] for booking support or enquiries.

This venue has all abilities access, tea and coffee facilities onsite and off street parking.

26/10/2026

👋 Did you join us earlier this month for a FREE Seniors Exercise Park session led by our Social Activities Volunteers?

Great news ... it's on again this week!

🌟 Improve strength, balance and mobility in a fun and supportive outdoor environment then stay for complimentary refreshments and enjoy the opportunity to connect with other community members.

Suitable for a range of fitness and mobility levels.

📅 Wednesday 28 October from 11.30am - 12.30pm
📍 Lucas Central Park, Eleanor Drive, Lucas

OR

📅 Thursday 29 October from 1.30pm - 2.30pm
📍 Mount Pleasant Reserve, Morton Street, Mount Pleasant

🎟 FREE and bookings not required.

Call Ageing Well Services 5320 5500 or email [email protected] for further information.

📸 Some of the volunteers and participants at our Seniors Exercise Park Come and Try Day in Mount Pleasant earlier this month ⭐️

23/10/2026

City of Ballarat Seniors Festival events and supported events this week ...

🎨 A Lifetime of Colour Exhibition
1 – 31 October
Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat
FREE. No bookings required. Visit during opening hours

🏊🏽‍♂️Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre
If you are aged 60+, contact us to find out how to claim a FREE 7-Day Pass.
* Warm Water Workout - Monday 2.15pm
FREE. Enquiries and bookings: Visit ballarataquaticcentre.com/seniors-festival/ call 5334 2499

📉 Sustainable Living at Home: Reducing Energy Costs
Join the City of Ballarat’s Sustainable Environment team to learn practical, low-cost ways to reduce household energy use and lower your power bills.
* Wednesday 10am - 11am at Lucas Community Hub, 17 Coltman Plaza, Lucas
FREE. Bookings not required.

📩 Creative Card Making: An Intergenerational Celebration
Join the Parent Place team and local families for a fun and creative card-making session, where participants can connect, share stories, and enjoy crafting together.
* Wednesday 10am - 12pm at Vickers Street Community Hub, 254 Vickers Street, Sebastopol.
FREE. Bookings not required.

🌳 Ballarat Botanical Gardens Tour
Hear stories about the gardens, discover some of the interesting trees and plants,
learn how the gardens are looked after and ask any questions along the way.
* Wednesday from 11am at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Conservatory.
FREE. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/host/ageing-well-ballarat

🐦 Wildlife Wonders: A Guided Walk Through Woowookarung
Join us for a relaxed and informative guided walk through Woowookarung Regional Park to see and learn about plants, wildflowers and wildlife.
* Thursday 10am - 11.30am at Dementia Friendly Forest and Sensory Trail shelter, Katy Ryans Road, Canadian.
FREE. Bookings not required.

📜 Ballarat Town Hall Tour
Step through the doors of the Ballarat Town Hall for a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable Hall Keepers.
* Friday from 10am - 11am at the Ballarat Town Hall, 225 Sturt Street, Ballarat
FREE. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/host/ageing-well-ballarat

🐕 Pet First Aid
Build your skills and learn how to care for your pets in an emergency when veterinary assistance may be delayed or unavailable.
* Monday 26 October from 9.30am-3pm at Cardigan Village Community Centre
* Tuesday 27 October from 9.30am-3pm at Brown Hill Community Hall
* Wednesday 28 October from 10am-1.30pm at Learmonth Football and Netball Club
* Thursday 29 October from 10am-1.30pm at Miners Rest Community Hall
FREE. Bookings: events.humanitix.com/pet-first-aid-october-2026

Ballarat Libraries and Community Hub events this week: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19Guoz8At1/

Ballarat Seniors Festival Program and other events: ballaratseniorsfestival.com.au

23/10/2026

📣 Have you heard?
There is a new Strength for Seniors class starting in Wendouree next month!

STRENGTH FOR SENIORS
📅 Thursdays - starting from 5 November
⏰ 2pm - 3pm
📍Cooinda Centre, 10 Learmonth Road, Wendouree

🎟 Bookings not required. Cost is $5 per person, paid via EFTPOS.

For more information, please contact the Ageing Well Services team via email: [email protected] or call 5320 5500.

22/10/2026

🫥 Older people in Australia often report that they feel invisible or overlooked.

There is a lot more ageism in Australia than most people realise. It can have a profound impact on our job prospects, confidence, health, quality of life and control over life decisions.

🤝 We need to work together to combat ageism in Australia.

22/10/2026

🎟 Have you booked your ticket? One week to go!

🎥 City of Ballarat and Palace Cinemas presents an Ageing Well film screening - Pressure

This activity is for people aged 55 years and over.

📆 Thursday 29 October 11am (arrive at 10.30am)
📍 Palace Regent Cinema Ballarat - 49 Lydiard Street, Ballarat Central
💰 Golden Club Members $10 per person (max 2) or Seniors 55+ are $12 per person. This includes the film and a cup of tea or coffee during the movie.

For booking and accessibility information please contact Palace Regent Cinema Ballarat on 5330 5555 or drop into the cinema at 49 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central.

Alternatively book online at palacecinemas.com.au/events/city-of-ballarat-ageing-well-screenings - please note that online booking fees apply.

Not sure? Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbct8zckK4

Address

25 Armstrong Street South
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Telephone

+61353205500

Website

https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat

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