Guide to Melbourne for older people
Discover why Melbourne is a great place to age. Find inspiration for ways to explore the city and join a social group with free or low-cost healthy ageing activities.
News
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Events
Events
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Activities
Local activities
What's happening in the neighbourhood?
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Stories
South Yarra stories
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Doing what counts in South Yarra
Every day the City of Melbourne strives to make a different for the community. Now we’re in the third year of our Council Plan, there’s much to celebrate about what we’ve delivered in your neighbourhood.
Ten ways to connect with your neighbours
Whether you’re new to your neighbourhood or you’ve lived there for a while, many people would like to make new friends and feel more connected to their community. But how do you make this happen?
Pet lovers guide to South Yarra
There’s no doubt about it, Melburnians love pets. Dog and cat registrations are booming as people seek out loyal companions and exercise buddies, so we’ve put together some top tips for responsible pet owners.
Read on to find out Melbourne’s top dog breeds, how you can help people and pets live in harmony, pet ownership alternatives for short-term residents, the city’s best pet-friendly staycations and more.
Young and old find their flow in Fawkner Park
Meet the four-year-olds and older people who do tai chi together in South Yarra once a month. They’re keeping ageism at bay.
Domain Dry Clearners: Keeping the stars shining
John Athanasiou jokes about working in a small shop space, but vast, bejewelled worlds crowd into this dry-cleaning business.
All aboard for inclusive skating at Riverslide
Located in the picturesque Alexandra Gardens, Riverslide Skate Park is not just one of Melbourne’s most iconic skate spots, it’s also a safe and welcoming space for anyone interested in skating.
Young people find belonging through creative arts
Tucked away in a small residential street in South Yarra is a historical gem that has been shining light into the lives of children and teens for more than 40 years.
Neighbourhood updates
We’ve achieved so much in our neighbourhood since we began working in a highly localised way. This means the projects we do and the way we engage with our communities has your needs in mind.
Here’s five projects we've been working on in South Yarra.
To read more about projects from the past two years, visit our priorities page.
More about South Yarra
The South Yarra Neighbourhood Portal is for anyone and everyone who has a connection to South Yarra.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.
We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.
