Local councils

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Contact information

Phone: 5755 0555

Email: info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au

Website: www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5355 0242

Email: community@ararat.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.ararat.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5320 5500

Email: info@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Website: www.ballarat.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9490 4222 

Email: agefriendly@banyule.vic.gov.au

Website: www.banyule.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or via the National Relay Service (for people who are deaf, have a hearing impairment or complex communication needs) www.communications.gov.au/accesshub

Email: community.support@basscoast.vic.gov.au 

Website: https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au

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Contact information

Phone: 5624 2411

Email: accessintake.inbox@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Aged-and-Seniors (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9599 4444

Email: relief@bayside.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5760 2600

Email: council@benalla.vic.gov.au

Website: www.benalla.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9278 4444

Email: boroondara@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Websites: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au 

Community Support - Over 55s 

Looking out for your neighbours in need during COVID-19

Add life to your years

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Contact information

Phone: 5258 1377

Email: info@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/  (opens in new window)

Bellarine Community Health (opens in new window)

Transport to health appointments, pharmacy script pick-ups and shopping  

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Contact information

Phone: 9249 4000

Email: StrengtheningCommunities@brimbank.vic.gov.au 

Website: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 520 520

Email: buloke@buloke.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.buloke.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 666 535 or 5481 2200

Email: shire@campaspe.vic.gov.au

Website: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 787 624

Email: ageingwell@cardinia.vic.gov.au

Website: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5461 0610

Email: mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9705 5200

Email: caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au

Website: www.casey.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5434 6000

Email: j.connellan@bendigo.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

Contact: Jo Connellan, Positive Ageing Officer

TGD Bendigo

TGB Bendigo facilitates a physically and emotionally safe, engaging, welcoming space for trans and gender diverse people to meet, socialise and belong.

The space is set up in a cafe style environment where guests can sit quietly and enjoy your cuppa or engage in conversation and a range of activities. For more information, email tgdbendigo@gmail.com

Queer Coffee (Bendigo)

"Come and share a casual coffee with other LGBTQIA+ humans. Quieter than a nightclub, more fun than drinking alone, tastier than almost anything. All ages, all flavours of the rainbow and allies welcome. Meets last Sunday of the month from 1to 3pm at Percy and Percy, Bendigo."

For more information, visit the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/QueerCuppa/

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Contact information

Phone: 9658 9190

Email: healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Website: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/olderpeople  (opens in new window)

Contact: Rachael Laycock, Social Support and Inclusion Officer

For a listing of the City of Melbourne's extensive online community programs and events listing please go to the City of Melbourne website.  

City of Melbourne Community Call Club

Discussion and learning about a range of topics including health and well-being, poetry, literature, hear entertaining stories and much more. For more information, visit the City of Melbourne website.

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Contact information

Phone: 5232 9400

Email: inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au

Website: www.colacotway.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5593 7100

Email: shire@corangamite.vic.gov.au

Website: www.corangamite.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 8470 8888

Email: mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au

Website:www.darebin.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5153 9500

Email: feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Details of the various East Gippsland Health Services providers are available from Council.

Gippsland Rainbow Collective Inc.

"Gippsland Rainbow Collective Inc. is committed to the support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community of Latrobe Valley and greater Gippsland.

By increasing awareness of our community through education, advocacy and increased visibility, Gippsland Rainbow Collective Inc. aim to create a more accepting and safer place to live and work for the LGBTIQ people of Gippsland. For more information, email gippslandrainbowcollective@live.com"

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 322 322

Email: positiveageing@frankston.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5450 9333

Email: council@gannawarra.vic.gov.au  

Website: www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9524 3333

Email: mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/

Resources for Seniors - Useful links and services

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Contact information

Phone: 5522 2204

Email: HACCEnquiries@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5220 7151

Email: agedserviceprovision@gplains.vic.gov.au

Website: www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 8571 1000

Email: council@cgd.vic.gov.au 

Website: www.greaterdandenong.com/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5272 5272 

Email: contactus@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/seniors (opens in new window)

Healthy at Home (opens in new window)

Contact: Tanya Hall

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Contact information

Phone: 5832 9785 

Email: contactus@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Website: www.greatershepparton.com.au

GV Pride

GV Pride provides support, activities and networking for LGBTI people and friends in the Shepparton/Goulburn Valley/North-East Victorian region. Visit their website for more information.

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Contact information

Phone: 5348 2306 

Email: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hepburncouncil/ (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5391 4444 

Email: info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Website: www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Mallee Pride

Mallee Pride is a group of local LGBTIQ+ people and allies who are working together to build a strong, visible and connected LGBTIQ+ community in our region. We are doing this by holding safe and inclusive community events, social gatherings, delivering awareness and education training and advocacy. Email mallee.pride@gmail.com for more information.

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Contact information

Phone: 9932 1000 

Email: customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Website: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5382 9777

Email: Daniel.Rees@hrcc.vic.gov.au

Website: www.hrcc.vic.gov.au/

Contact: Daniel Rees, Community Inclusion Project Officer, 0448 416 894

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Contact information

Phone: 9205 2200 

Email: contactus@hume.vic.gov.au

Websites: www.hume.vic.gov.au

Services for older people

Get in touch with other seniors in Hume City

Email

Hume Seniors enewsletter

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Contact information

Phone: 0428 662 412 

Email: kate.o'toole@indigoshire.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/covidsupport

Older People in Indigo Shire 

Monthly newsletter 

Indigo Calling – Telephone Chat Program

Libraries – Book Valet delivery service and online options

Contact: Kate O’Toole, Ageing Well Officer

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 653 356

Email: info@kingston.vic.gov.au

Websites: www.kingston.vic.gov.au 

Kingston AccessCare is offering home support to the community including Home Care Packages. Call 1300 819 200 or visit their website.

Subscribe to the City of Kingston Senior's Newsletter - Your Voice

Kingston Library Services: Ask a Librarian for help by contacting 1300 135 668 or by email.

The Community Support Hotline operates during business hours on 1300 653 356 for information or support including emergency food aid, home support, financial counselling/assistance, family violence support or mental health services.

Visit My Community Life: events, activities and volunteering opportunities in Kingston.

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Contact information

Phone: 9298 8828

Email: linda.keenahan@knox.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/healthyageing (opens in new window)

Seniors Centres, Clubs & Learning Centres (opens in new window)

Newsletter: Subscribe to Knox City Council’s Bright Ideas Newsletter

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 367 700

Email: latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Website: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5494 1200

Email: loddon@loddon.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au

Goldfields Library Corporation Telephone:  5449 2700. Agencies are now open at Boort, Dingee, Inglewood, Pyramid Hill, Tarnagulla and Wedderburn. 

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Contact information

Phone: 5422 0333 

Email: mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Older People - Macedon Ranges Shire Council (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9840 9700 

Email: socialsupport@manningham.vic.gov.au

Website: www.manningham.vic.gov.au 

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Contact information

Phone: 5775 8603 

Email: amanda.lovick@mansfield.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

Contact: Amanda Lovick

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Contact information

Phone: 9688 0200 

Email: email@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 88 22 33 

Email: maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9747 7332 

Email: darrenc@melton.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Home (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 03 5018 8234  

Email: intake@mildura.vic.gov.au

Website: www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Services/Aged-Disability-Services

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Contact information

Phone: 5734 6200 

Email: mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

Website: www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5871 9222 

Email: info@moira.vic.gov.au

Website: www.moira.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Contact: Emma Orsida, eorsida@moira.vic.gov.au

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Contact information

Phone: 9518 3555 

Email: mail@monash.vic.gov.au

Website: www.monash.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9243 8888 

Email: council@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Websites: www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/

Council Activities for Seniors

Please visit our Seniors website and scroll down to 'Healthy Ageing Programs' to view a list of programs for over 65s. 

Newsletter

Download our Stay Connected Resources Guide that showcases community group activities and services in Moonee Valley.

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Contact information

Phone: 5366 1219 

Email: agedcareservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9240 1111 

Email: info@moreland.vic.gov

Website: www.moreland.vic.gov.au  (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5950 1733 

Email: positiveageing@mornpen.vic.gov.au 

Websites: https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Victorian Seniors Festival at Morning Peninsula

Local happenings at Mornington Peninsula.

Meal on Wheels

Shire’s Community Care packages

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Contact information

Phone: 5471 1807 

Email: f.mcinnes@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au  (opens in new window)

Contact: Fiona McInnes

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 656 564

Email: moyne@moyne.vic.gov.au

Website: www.moyne.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Mortlake Social Support Group

Contact: Karen Kaiser 045052154

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Contact information

Phone: 5772 0333

Email: alangley@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Contact: Andrew Langley 

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Contact information

Phone: 9433 3138

Email: positive.ageing@nillumbik.vic.gov.au 

Websites: www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Nillumbik Community Directory

Ageing Well in Nillumbik Newsletter

Living and Learning Nillumbik: Our team are working on ways to support people to get online. Please register your interest by calling our customer support team on 9433 3744.

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Contact information

Phone: 5358 0514

Email: hacc@ngshire.vic.gov.au 

Website: https://www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Council-Services/Positive-Ageing  (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 9209 6777

Email: assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Website: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

City of Port Phillip information for seniors. 

Contact: Cathy Horsley, Community Cultural Development Officer, 9209 6260 or 0403 904 092

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 797 363

0418 348 606 after hours

Email: pcc@pyrenees.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5662 9200

Email: council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Contact: Cavell Ferrier, Positive Ageing Officer

Gippsland Rainbow Collective Inc.

"Gippsland Rainbow Collective Inc. is committed to the support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community of Latrobe Valley and greater Gippsland.

By increasing awareness of our community through education, advocacy and increased visibility, Gippsland Rainbow Collective Inc. aim to create a more accepting and safer place to live and work for the LGBTIQ people of Gippsland. For more information, email gippslandrainbowcollective@live.com"

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Contact information

Phone: 5551 8489

Email: cbyrne@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au

Website: www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Contact: Carolyn Byrne, 0428 333 921

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Contact information

Phone: 8290 1333

Email: council@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Website: www.stonnington.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5795 0000

Email: info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

Contact: Craig White, Community Development Officer

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Contact information

Phone: COVID Relief Team 5261 0600

Email: info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

Website: www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)

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Contact information

Phone: 5036 4700

Email: charrop@swanhill.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/ (opens in new window)

Contact: Carolyn Harrop

Mallee Pride

Mallee Pride is a group of local LGBTIQ+ people and allies who are working together to build a strong, visible and connected LGBTIQ+ community in our region. We are doing this by holding safe and inclusive community events, social gatherings, delivering awareness and education training and advocacy. Email mallee.pride@gmail.com for more information.

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Contact information

Phone: 02 60715100

Email: info@towong.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.towong.vic.gov.au(opens in new window)

This year’s Seniors festival is on once again, we have a large calendar of events for our community to enjoy. Please visit the Wangaratta Seniors Festival event page for more information.

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Contact information

Phone: 1800 290 683

Email: contactacc@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Residents/Seniors

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Contact information

Phone: 5559 4920

Email: agccustserv@warrnambool.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/archie (opens in new window)

Online exercise via Warrnambool CONNECT Facebook

For non-Facebook users, they are also available at the Council webpage

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 366 244

Email: enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au

Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au (opens in new window) 

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Contact information

Phone: 5585 9900

Email: hacc@westwimmera.vic.gov.au

Website: www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au 

Contact Council for library home delivery and meals voucher program details.

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Contact information

Phone: 9262 6333

Email: customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Website: https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au (opens in new window) 

Services for older people

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Contact information

Phone: 9407 5913

Email: leap@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Website: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Contacts: Abi Abarajitha, Thiyagerajah-Abi.Abarajitha@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Daniela Gullaci, Daniela.Gullaci@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

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Contact information

Phone: 02 6022 9300

Email: mnagle@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Website: www.wodonga.vic.gov.au

Wyndham City Libraries hosts a variety of different events and programs throughout the year, visit our What's On page for more information.

Language Cafe

Join us in person or online for Language Café. You'll meet people from all over the world who are learning English. Everyone is welcome!

Online every Thursday, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Bookings required

Virtual Book Club

Join our Virtual Book Club! Each month we meet online to chat about a selected title (just like a traditional book club). Each title is announced in advance, giving you plenty of time to read it. All books selected are available for multiple people to borrow at the same time - which means that you can download and read them anytime.

Online Thursday 21 October, 8pm - 9pm
Bookings required

Writing Group Online

Come along to one of Wyndham City Libraries free weekly writing groups for adult writers of all levels of experience. Get your creative juices flowing with exercises designed to inspire and develop your writing skills in a fun and friendly environment.

Online every Tuesday, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Bookings required

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Contact information

Phone: 1300 023 411

Email:  mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Website: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au

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Contact information

Phone: 9205 5555

Email: info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Website: www.yarracity.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)   

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Contact information

Phone: 9294 6816

Email: mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Website: www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)   

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Contact information

Phone: 5398 0100

Email: info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au

Website: www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au (opens in new window)   

Mallee Pride

Mallee Pride is a group of local LGBTIQ+ people and allies who are working together to build a strong, visible and connected LGBTIQ+ community in our region. We are doing this by holding safe and inclusive community events, social gatherings, delivering awareness and education training and advocacy. Email mallee.pride@gmail.com for more information.