Seniors exercise equipment – A first for the Peninsula
Seniors Exercise Parks have been installed at Dunns Road Reserve, Mount Martha and Hastings Foreshore.
This initiative, delivered in partnership with the National Ageing Research Institute, marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering healthy and active ageing.
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Seniors exercise parks are designed for older people to build strength, mobility, agility, balance, fitness and to prevent falls.
The parks encourage social connections and give visibility to older people in public exercise spaces.
For more information: positiveageing@ mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950 1695
Mornington Peninsula Shire acknowledges and pays respect to the Bunurong people, the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters. We are committed to the cultural safety of older people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
Welcome ‘OLiV’ – Our Library Van
Great news for book lovers, Our Library has rolled out an exciting new outreach library service designed to bring a world of books, digital resources, and community connections to you, no matter where you are.
With stops at 16 convenient locations, Our Library Van (OLiV) makes it easier than ever to browse, borrow, return, and collect holds in your own neighbourhood.
Whether you’re picking up the latest bestseller or exploring a new genre, OLiV offers a wide range of books and DVDs for all ages.
But that’s not all, OLiV goes beyond just books. Need to connect to the internet or access digital resources? No problem! Our Library Van is equipped with free Wi-Fi, and a shared community iPad is available for you to dive
into the library’s digital collection including access to The Herald Sun and The Age digital newspapers.
OLiV is also partnering with Your Local Connection Points and Community Connectors to make customer support, disability, aged care, and library services more accessible and convenient for you.
It’s the perfect blend of convenience, technology, and community, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.
Visit the library’s website for more information and to view the fortnightly timetable to find your nearest stop! ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au/library-van askalib@mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950 1710
Your Local Connection Points
Looking for friendly, face-to-face support when accessing Shire services?
We have expanded our in-person reach with localised customer service hubs at Somerville, Dromana, Red Hill, and Sorrento. These hubs are part of a trial to improve access to local services and create a positive and supportive experience for residents of all ages.
Located in smaller townships and offering varying open hours across the week, Your Local Connection Points make it easier to access the support you need: be that a general enquiry, lodging a form, visiting OLiV, or getting help with aged care and disability services, you can expect friendly, face-to-face support.
Your Local Connection Points are on trial until June 2025: Give your feedback to help shape the future of these sites and how we deliver customer service.
Navigating aged care services
Do you need help figuring out the complex aged care system and what support you need? We’ve got you covered!
Our Community Connector is here to help you navigate aged care services.
They are offering face-toface support at Your Local Connection Points. No appointment needed — just drop in!
Red Hill Community Connection Point
137 Shoreham Road
10am-12pm Thursdays: 27 March, 10 April, 8 and 22 May
Sorrento Community Connection Point
860-868 Melbourne Road 10am-12pm Fridays: 21 March, 4 April, 2, 16 and 30 May
For more information: 5950 3264
Medical Powers of Attorney and Wills
Join us at Safety Beach Sailing Club for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day –5 June 2025.
Learn about wills and medical decision making at a free forum.
For bookings, contact PCLC: 9783 3600 pclc@ pclc.org.au
If eligible, transport is available: 5950 1605
Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival 2025
We are starting to plan for the Seniors Festival 2025. This is an annual event held in conjunction with the Victorian Seniors Festival throughout the month of October.
The aim of the festival is to celebrate the later part of life as one of continued learning, socialising, and engaging in our local communities.
It also acknowledges the valuable contribution made by older people living, working, volunteering, and visiting the Peninsula.
Is your club/group/organisation planning to host an event for older residents during Seniors Festival? If so, you can complete an Application to Participate Form: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ seniorsfesteoi
Play “The Adaptation Game”
We are thrilled to offer local residents the chance to play the Adaptation Game.
It’s a playful, facilitated board game to connect local people to each other and build a strong, connected and resilient community in the face of extreme weather events.
Find out more: mornpen.vic.gov.au/theadaptationgame 5950 1681 climateemergency@mornpen.vic.gov.au
You can also call or email the Positive Ageing Officer to discuss your ideas or if you require support in completing the application online. 5950 1695 positiveageing @mornpen.vic.gov.au
SAVE THE DATE: Dying to Know Day Thursday 7 August 2025
Eco living workshops
The Eco Living Display Centre at The Briars, Mount Martha has lots of workshops coming up:
• Family scarecrow making
• Preserving olives
• Sustainable House Day (includes a free composting workshop)
• Hot water heat pump and hot water system webinar
Sign up to our newsletter: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ climatenewsletter
Small second dwellings –housing options for older people
Last year, PACE Housing Working Group hosted an information session about the Victorian Government’s small secondary dwelling initiative. Speakers included Shire Planning and Building Officers, Seaside Building which specialises in small second dwellings and a representative from Housing Victoria’s Moveable Units Scheme.
The initiative is a means to alleviate housing pressures. For older people who
own their homes on the Mornington Peninsula, a second dwelling can offer extra accommodation and rental income. The second dwelling options can be tailored to fit the property owner’s specific needs.
It could be more suitable for an older person to move into a smaller dwelling and rent out their house to a family, possibly even their own relatives.
An older person may offer accommodation to their caregiver or a trusted tenant.
For more information: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ smallhome
Get involved in volunteering
Are you approaching retirement from paid work or working less hours? Want to ensure you stay active and socially connected? Want to contribute to your local community in a way that aligns with your personal values?
Join us for a special workshop to explore the benefits of volunteering and finding the perfect role to suit you. The workshop will provide an overview on volunteering in Australia, highlighting its positive impact on health and wellbeing.
Volunteering can bring purpose and joy to our lives
while also strengthening our connections to community. We’ll help you match your skills and/or interests with available opportunities for volunteering.
Wednesday 21 May, 10-11am Mornington Park Pavilion, 5 Flinders Drive, Mornington Register online or call: vmp@mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950 1440 (Lucy)
HERstory
HERstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula is a collaborative project with the Mornington Peninsula Local History Network that uncovers and celebrates the rich histories of local women.
This initiative transforms public space into a canvas that honours and celebrates the vital contributions of women in shaping the cultural, social and historical identity of our Peninsula.
The project aligns its message with global calls for accelerated action towards gender equity, reflecting the 2025 International Women’s Day theme, Moving Forward.
HERstory engages the community visually to showcase the triumphs and challenges faced by women, inspiring reflection on how their legacies resonate today.
Projected onto the external wall of the Shire Office, 2 Queen Street, Mornington Cost: Free 1300 850 600 publicart@mornpen.vic.gov.au mornpen.vic.gov.au/herstory
Autumn colours and fresh air at Seawinds Gardens
Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy a leisurely stroll at Seawinds Gardens, located near the summit of Arthurs Seat.
Level gravel paths wind through birch and willow trees in autumn colour, past the lake, William Ricketts sculptures and the scenic lookouts with views over Port Phillip Bay and beyond. Easily accessible with picnic areas, BBQ facilities and toilets nearby, it’s an ideal place to relax or take a gentle walk this season. Seawinds Gardens, Purves Road, Arthurs Seat Open daily 6am - 9pm 8627 4700
Dementia and physical activity
Monash University’s Rehabilitation Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre is seeking people with mild dementia or cognitive impairment to participate in a personalised 12-month physical activity program called ‘Changing the Focus’.
The program is available to people living in Frankston or the Mornington Peninsula and will be supported by physiotherapists and/or exercise providers. Consent will be required prior to participation. For more information, contact Dr Angel Lee or Ms Lisa Licciardi: angel.lee@monash.edu 9904 4662 lisa.licciardi@monash.edu 9904 4350
Go-go dancing!
Turn back the clock and revisit the exciting dance halls of the 1960s and relive the fun of Go Go dancing. Have fun learning some of those cool 1960s dance moves to songs of the time – a great way to exercise, feel well mentally and physically and meet new friends. Optional – your favourite 1960s outfit!
Go-go dancing focuses on arm movements so classes are suitable for most abilities and can be conducted standing up or sitting down.
The moves are easy to learn, or you are welcome to move to the music in your own style too.
Mount Martha House Community Centre, Room 18, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
Tuesdays 8, 15 and 29 April, 11am-12pm
Cost: $10 per class (1 hour) Cash on the day or Trybooking: trybooking.com/CYHFI
Probus clubs are dedicated to fostering social connections for older members of the local community.
They provide a variety of engaging activities, including trips and outings tailored for diverse interests, lifestyles, and locations for its members.
There are 16 Probus Clubs located on the Mornington Peninsula. They’re located in Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Mornington, Dromana, Hastings, Balnarring, Rosebud, Red Hill and Blairgowrie.
Which icon is that?
Ever looked at your device and wondered what a certain icon meant?
Have you been too worried to click or tap on something because you didn’t know what it would do?
Rosebud Combined
Probus Club
Rosebud Beach Community Bowls Club 952 Point Nepean Road
Meets second Wednesday of every month, 10am
Contact Alan Knell (President) 0432 178 480 aknell1943@gmail.com
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Have your say
As a community newsletter, we welcome your input. What would you like to read about? Would you like to advertise an event?
Please email your ideas to:
positiveageing@mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950 1000
We are committed to Positive Ageing. Contact us for a copy of the We All Belong Strategy.
