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May
1
Wed
After the Referendum: Where to from now? (Andrew Gunstone) @ Eltham Central Pavilion
May 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Professor Andrew Gunstone will talk about a topic which is central to the Nillumbik Reconciliation Action Plan currently being worked on by Nillumbik Council, to the State Government’s Treaty progress, and to Federal Government’s Close the Gap funding and post referendum decisions.

Professor Gunstone is a leading authority on reconciliation. He is Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor Reconciliation, Federation University, where he has established the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice. He is also Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria.

Book your place by emailing Pam Griffith.

Yoga at the Hurstbridge Hub @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Monday morning and Wednesday evening.

These free classes are aimed at making fitness and wellness classes more accessible to people living in rural Nillumbik.

Book by calling Diamond Creek Community Centre on 9438 5299.

May
2
Thu
Aged Care drop-in information sessions – Hurstbridge @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 2 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Every Thursday.

Go along and find out more about: government-subsidised aged care supports and services; support to access services; and advocacy and service linkage. For people over 65, their carers and families.

Just turn up.

The peppercorn tree (play) @ Eltham Little Theatre
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

During 2024, Eltham Little Theatre are generously offering U3A members half price tickets for their Thursday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The dates for which this is applicable for XXX are: XXX.

Here are the mechanics: you book your tickets online. Choose the date, then the number of ‘U3A member’ tickets, then enter the ‘202450’ discount code in the ‘gift certificate / promotion code’ box, then pay.

May
3
Fri
Strong people stay young Hurstbridge @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 3 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Every Tuesday and Friday.

A referral is required to attend this class. Contact healthAbility for more information.

This is a strength training program designed to increase people’s muscle strength. It is focused on the model developed by Dr Miriam Nelson for the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes and improving your general health and wellbeing. The group is supervised by volunteers who have been trained by physiotherapists.

Friday folkies (guitar playing) @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Every Friday.

‘Friday folkies’ are a guitar group who meet weekly. Drop ins welcome.

May
4
Sat
Paddy’s Market @ Scout Hall
May 4 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

They will have: treasures and collectables; cakes; chutneys; women’s and men’s wear and accessories; children’s clothing and toys; and plants. There will also be a sausage sizzle.

All proceeds will be distributed to local community organisations and services.

Organised by Eltham Rural Group.

Nillumbik Artists Open Studios @ Various around
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Artists Open Studios will be on Saturday 27th April, Sunday 28th April, Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May, each 10am-5pm.

Around 30 studios will be open to the public, displaying a wide range of techniques and art forms. Download the studio guide.

World Labyrinth Day walk @ St Margaret's Anglican Church
May 4 @ 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Walk as one for world peace.

Meet in the hall behind the church.

Organised by St Margaret’s Anglican Church Eltham.

May
5
Sun
Nillumbik Artists Open Studios @ Various around
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Artists Open Studios will be on Saturday 27th April, Sunday 28th April, Saturday 4th May and Sunday 5th May, each 10am-5pm.

Around 30 studios will be open to the public, displaying a wide range of techniques and art forms. Download the studio guide.

May
6
Mon
Yoga at the Hurstbridge Hub @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 6 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Every Monday morning and Wednesday evening.

These free classes are aimed at making fitness and wellness classes more accessible to people living in rural Nillumbik.

Book by calling Diamond Creek Community Centre on 9438 5299.

Meditation at the Hurstbridge Hub @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 6 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Every Monday.

Join this free weekly session for beginners and those who like to meditate with others.

Just turn up.

Hurstbridge Memory Care Cafe @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 6 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Every Monday.

The Memory Care Cafe is a place where people with memory loss or impairment and their carers can come together for afternoon tea and connection in a welcoming place.

Basic tech help @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Every Monday.

Do you have a question about accessing the library’s Digital Library, formatting a document or how to send an email on your tablet? They are there to help.

Book by calling Eltham Library on 9439 9266.

May
7
Tue
Strong people stay young Hurstbridge @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 7 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Every Tuesday and Friday.

A referral is required to attend this class. Contact healthAbility for more information.

This is a strength training program designed to increase people’s muscle strength. It is focused on the model developed by Dr Miriam Nelson for the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes and improving your general health and wellbeing. The group is supervised by volunteers who have been trained by physiotherapists.

Bunnings garden club @ Bunnings Eltham
May 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Collect seeds, improve soil, make birdhouses, use fertiliser and maintain garden equipment.

D.I.Y – make your own bird house.

Disability Support Pension @ Eltham Neighbourhood House
May 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Receive personalised guidance on compiling the necessary documentation to apply for Disability Support Pension (DSP), understanding eligibility criteria and effectively communicating your individual needs to the authorities. There will be a presentation from 11am-midday by DRC Advocacy followed by 30 minute one-on-one consultations.

May
8
Wed
Yoga at the Hurstbridge Hub @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Monday morning and Wednesday evening.

These free classes are aimed at making fitness and wellness classes more accessible to people living in rural Nillumbik.

Book by calling Diamond Creek Community Centre on 9438 5299.

May
9
Thu
Aged Care drop-in information sessions – Hurstbridge @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 9 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Every Thursday.

Go along and find out more about: government-subsidised aged care supports and services; support to access services; and advocacy and service linkage. For people over 65, their carers and families.

Just turn up.

May
10
Fri
Strong people stay young Hurstbridge @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Every Tuesday and Friday.

A referral is required to attend this class. Contact healthAbility for more information.

This is a strength training program designed to increase people’s muscle strength. It is focused on the model developed by Dr Miriam Nelson for the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes and improving your general health and wellbeing. The group is supervised by volunteers who have been trained by physiotherapists.

Friday folkies (guitar playing) @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Every Friday.

‘Friday folkies’ are a guitar group who meet weekly. Drop ins welcome.

First aid for seniors @ Diamond Creek Neighbourhood House
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This session will prepare you for possible emergencies. The topics will include: falls and fractures; cuts and scrapes; infections and burns; cardiovascular problems (cardiac arrest and angina); heat- and cold-related illness; stroke/asthma; diabetes/anaphylaxis; and seizure. It will also include ways to do CPR without you being on the floor.

May
11
Sat
Nillumbik repair cafe @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

On the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Repair cafes are places where, at zero cost, you can take your broken stuff to receive a new lease on life. You sit with the volunteer repairer while they talk you through what they’re doing.

May
13
Mon
Yoga at the Hurstbridge Hub @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 13 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Every Monday morning and Wednesday evening.

These free classes are aimed at making fitness and wellness classes more accessible to people living in rural Nillumbik.

Book by calling Diamond Creek Community Centre on 9438 5299.

Meditation at the Hurstbridge Hub @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 13 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Every Monday.

Join this free weekly session for beginners and those who like to meditate with others.

Just turn up.

Hurstbridge Memory Care Cafe @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 13 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Every Monday.

The Memory Care Cafe is a place where people with memory loss or impairment and their carers can come together for afternoon tea and connection in a welcoming place.

Basic tech help @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Every Monday.

Do you have a question about accessing the library’s Digital Library, formatting a document or how to send an email on your tablet? They are there to help.

Book by calling Eltham Library on 9439 9266.

May
14
Tue
Strong people stay young Hurstbridge @ Hurstbridge Community Hub
May 14 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Every Tuesday and Friday.

A referral is required to attend this class. Contact healthAbility for more information.

This is a strength training program designed to increase people’s muscle strength. It is focused on the model developed by Dr Miriam Nelson for the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes and improving your general health and wellbeing. The group is supervised by volunteers who have been trained by physiotherapists.

Aged Care information session – Panton Hill @ Panton Hill Neighbourhood House
May 14 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Go along and find out more about: government-subsidised aged care supports and services; support to access services; and advocacy and service linkage. For people over 65, their carers and families.

Register your attendance by phone (9433 3138) or email (agedcare@nillumbik.vic.gov.au).

May
15
Wed
Amazing Australian women (Christine Lister) @ Eltham Central Pavilion
May 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Christine Lister will celebrate 16 amazing Australian women – historical and contemporary humanitarians, celebrities, politicians, journalists, athletes, adventurers, feminists and heroines.

They include: women leaders and achievers who made a difference to Australian society and changed attitudes to women’s and girls’ roles; rebels – remarkably resourceful and resilient rebels – devoted to causes they believed in; and trailblazers too, breaking through the barriers of society’s expectations. Despite the significance of their achievements, they were often ridiculed, rejected, forgotten or overlooked by history.

Christine will also talk about the feminine leadership qualities and personal characteristics that set exceptional women apart.

Once a school principal, Christine is now a wise woman, an elder and an old soul.

Book your place by emailing Pam Griffith.