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Out and About Guide

Discover everything Melbourne has on offer for older people and their carers with our Out and About Guide.

Three older adults walk together down a leafy Melbourne laneway, chatting and smiling as they enjoy a casual walk amid plants and brick buildings, reflecting social connection and active city living.

This guide features free or low-cost events and activities around Melbourne that promote healthy ageing and social connection.

From Makerspaces at the libraries to digital learning opportunities, crafting, writing, exercise classes and short courses, there are so many things to do in our city. Find out more in our 2026 Out and About guide.

Out and About also includes services, support and information on topics relevant to older people and their carers, families and friends. 

Pick up a free copy of our 2026 Out and About guide at your ​local library, neighbourhood centre​ or community hub. You can also download it below​:​​​​​​​

This guide is an annual publication. While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, activities and services in this guide are subject to change or discontinuation. Please contact the activity organiser directly for further information.

Keep up to date with the latest events and activities and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter External link. You can also call us on 9658 9190, email healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au or chat to our team at your local neighbourhood centre.

We’d love your feedback

Share your thoughts on the 2026 Out and About guide by completing our short survey and go into the draw to win a $50 book voucher. 

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You can also provide feedback by emailing healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

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.