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Positive Ageing

Respected, Connected and Thriving
 

active people

We are proud to promote activities that support 'positive ageing' in Geelong. 

People aged 55 years and over make up approximately 30 percent of our region's population. We want to do more to respect and celebrate the diversity of older people who live, work in and visit Greater Geelong while respecting and supporting their individual experiences, preferences and backgrounds. 

As part of our Positive Ageing grants program, we have funded a number of activities that deliver opportunities to:

  • increase physical activity
  • improve mental health and well being
  • increase social connection
  • recognise and celebrate achievements
  • support positive ageing
  • provide opportunity for intergenerational activity.

There will be over 40 events held from October 2026 to March 2027 to help us celebrate and connect.

In 2016, we joined 44 other Victorian councils by signing a 'Statement of Support and Partner Endorsement to the World Health Organisation's Age Friendly declaration'.

What's on

01 Oct
Purl Jam Knitting Circle
Every Thursday from 15 January - 17 December 2026
Corio Library
Uniting AgeWell Home Care Information Session

Various dates from 28 August - 12 November

Belmont Library
27 Sep
Guided Forest Therapy Walk

4th Saturday of the month

Geelong Botanic Garden
30 Sep
What to do with property after death

Wednesday 30 September from 9:30am

Corio Library
01 Oct
Book a family & local history librarian

Various days from 1 - 31 October

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
01 Oct
Getting Started with Pride and LGBTQIA+ Archives

Thursday 1 October from 2:00pm

Geelong Heritage Centre (level 3)
01 Oct
Ballroom Dance Program

Every Thursday from 1 October 2:00pm

“The Blue Room” Belmont Park Pavilion
01 Oct
Sit and sew - sewing social group

Every Thursday from 1 October at 5:45pm

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
02 Oct
Geelong Coin Collectors' Club Coin and Banknote Workshops

Friday 2 October from 9:00am

Virginia Todd Hall
02 Oct
Seated strength builder - 2026 Seniors Festival

Friday 2 October 2026 from 10:30am

Online
02 Oct
Knitting and crochet social group

Every Friday from 2 October at 1:00pm

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
02 Oct
Mind Matters: Your Wellbeing Workout

2 October - 26 November

Cultura Healthy Living/Sohl Centre
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