To hear about these events, you can subscribe to our Melbourne: A Great Place to Age monthly newsletter External link or check the programs and events section of our website.
Our neighbourhood centres and activity programs for older people are open to everyone and we offer a supportive and welcoming environment facilitated by trained staff.
We also welcome your feedback on what you would like to see offered further for LGBTIQA+ older people. Contact us on 03 9658 9190 or email healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au
More services and programs
Memory Lane Café – Victorian Pride Centre
A safe and inclusive space for people from LGBTIQA+ communities living with dementia and their carers, this pop-up café is a space where participants can socialise while enjoying refreshments and entertainment.
Bookings are essential.
Contact: 9815 7864 vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au
Rainbow Connection – Community Support
Rainbow Connection aims to reduce social isolation among older members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Volunteers can join participants in their home or aged care facility for a chat over a cuppa, a walk around the neighbourhood or even a trip to the cinema.
Contact: 9863 0426, email rainbowconnection@thorneharbour.org or visit thorneharbour.org External link
Switchboard – Out & About
Out & About is a peer service connecting LGBTIQA+ people across Victoria. It is a free community visitors program run specifically for older members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
The program aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness by creating community connection.
For more information, phone 1800 729 367, email outandabout@switchboard.org.au or visit switchboard.org.au External link
About acronyms
When referring to non-heterosexual populations and trans and gender diverse people, our preferred acronym is LGBTIQA+. This acronym stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual people.
We know there are many separate communities within this population, and when referring to LGBTIQA+ communities as a whole, we use this respectful collective address.
