Ageing Well Ballarat

01/09/2026

Help make Ballarat safer by sharing your experiences. 💬

The Safer Ballarat Mapping Tool is an ongoing opportunity to tell us where you feel safe or unsafe in public spaces and why.

Your feedback helps us better understand how people experience public spaces across Ballarat and can help inform future improvements.

Check out the link in the post below to share your thoughts and add your local knowledge

Help make Ballarat safer by sharing your experiences. 💬

The Safer Ballarat Mapping Tool is an ongoing opportunity to tell us where you feel safe or unsafe in public spaces and why.

Recent feedback has highlighted concerns about pedestrian crossings and driver behaviour, while Lake Wendouree continues to be identified as a safe and welcoming place thanks to its lighting, activity and community atmosphere.

Your feedback helps us better understand how people experience public spaces across Ballarat and can help inform future improvements.

📍 Share your thoughts and add your local knowledge: https://mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au/safer-ballarat

01/09/2026

🏆You only have 10 days to nominate people for Ballarat's Senior Awards 2026! 🏆

Did you know that in 2023, community treasure Cheryl Szöllősi was awarded the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Ballarat Seniors Awards?

Cheryl co-ordinates Rainbow Coffee Ballarat, an intergenerational support group for LGBTIQA+ people. During her tenure at the head of Rainbow Coffee, she has increased membership threefold! She also plays a key role in welcoming q***r folks who are new to Ballarat or are new to the LGBTIQA+ community.

Cheryl is committed to keeping our older LGBTIQA+ community members active and connected and her efforts are greatly appreciated by the rainbow community here in Ballarat.

Who deserves recognition this year?

To find out more information about the Seniors Awards, or to nominate someone, head to: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat/ballarat-seniors-awards

28/08/2026

🎉 Ballarat Seniors Festival 2026 Program Now Available! 🎉

Get ready for another fantastic Ballarat Seniors Festival this October!

The City of Ballarat is excited to present a vibrant program of 100+ free and low-cost events across Ballarat, celebrating connection, learning, wellbeing and fun for older adults.

From live performances and guided walks to creative workshops, exhibitions, wellbeing activities and local history experiences, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, the Ballarat Seniors Festival celebrates the valuable contributions of older Victorians while encouraging people to connect, try something new and embrace the opportunities that support positive ageing.

📖 Pick up a printed program from:
• Ballarat Libraries
• Community Hubs
• Phoenix Building Customer Service
• Ballarat Town Hall Visitor Information Centre
• Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre
• Eureka Centre Ballarat

💻 View the digital program: ballaratseniorsfestival.com.au

📞 Enquiries: 5320 5500
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you at this year's Ballarat Seniors Festival! 💙

27/08/2026

There is still time to get your nominations in for the 2026 Seniors awards - 2 weeks to go!

Nominations close at 5pm on 10 September. More information on how to nominate is here - https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat/ballarat-seniors-awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Ballarat Seniors Awards! 🌟

The awards recognise older community members whose volunteering, leadership and dedication make a meaningful difference in Ballarat.

We're shining a spotlight on 2025 Ballarat Senior of the Year, Jan, whose remarkable volunteer service spans almost five decades. Through her involvement with organisations including Australian Red Cross, Soroptimist International Ballarat, Ballarat Hospice Special Interest Group, Buninyong RSL Women's Auxiliary and Buninyong Senior Citizens Club, Jan has helped strengthen community connections and improve the lives of older residents across Ballarat.

🏆 Do you know an inspiring volunteer who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the 2026 Ballarat Seniors Awards.

🔗 Submit a nomination online: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat/ballarat-seniors-awards

📝 Hard copy nomination forms are available from Customer Service at The Phoenix, or any Ballarat Library. You can also call Ageing Well Ballarat Services on 5320 5500 to request a form by mail.

20/08/2026

⏳One week to go! Have you organised your ticket?

🎥 City of Ballarat and Palace Cinemas presents an Ageing Well film screening - & Sons

This activity is for people aged 55 years and over.

📆 Thursday 27 August 11am (arrive at 10.30am)
📍 Palace Regent Cinema Ballarat - 49 Lydiard Street, Ballarat Central
💰 Golden Club Members $10 per person (max 2) or Seniors 55+ $12. This includes the film and a cup of tea or coffee during the movie.

For booking and accessibility information please contact Palace Regent Cinema Ballarat on 5330 5555 or drop into the cinema at 49 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central.

Alternatively book online at palacecinemas.com.au/events/city-of-ballarat-ageing-well-screenings - please note that online booking fees apply.

Not sure? Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMgEQIZEioE

17/08/2026

⏳One week to go! Have you let us know that you will be there?

Meet the wonderful women behind project!

Step into the Older Women’s Recipes for Respect Ballarat exhibition at Ballarat Library, open to the public from 10–30 August 2026.

Join us for a welcoming morning tea and the chance to meet some of the inspiring women behind this important project. Come along to enjoy a cuppa, hear their stories, connect with others and celebrate the voices, experiences and wisdom of older women in our community. Everyone is welcome.

MEET AND GREET MORNING TEA
📆 Monday 24 August, 10am - 12pm
📍 Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Central
🎟 FREE. To book or for further enquiries:
visit tinyurl.com/5xevbaeu or call 5320 5500 (ask for Cathy)

ℹ For more information about this project or to download the book, visit:
https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat/celebrating-older-women-and-promoting-respect-ballarat-thebiscuittin

This initiative was developed by Celebrate Ageing - celebrateageing.com/thebiscuittin.html

📸 Photo credit: Mitch Nivalis

13/08/2026

🧐 Want to know more about how to access the Commonwealth funded My Aged Care and Support at Home services?

Join our Community Connectors at an upcoming information session.

📆 Thursday 10 September
⏰ 2 - 3.30pm
📍 Ballarat North Community Centre, 702 Walker Street, Ballarat North
🎟 FREE event. Bookings required: events.humanitix.com/navigating-my-aged-care-4dxyk3q4

For further information or booking support, call 5320 5500 and ask to speak with Jeneene or Tara or email [email protected]

11/08/2026

"There are lots of people out there doing great things..."

Who could you nominate to show them that you appreciate their volunteering efforts?

Online nominations: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/community/ageing-well-ballarat/ballarat-seniors-awards

⬇ More information

11/08/2026

🎟 One week to go! Have you booked in?

City of Ballarat Ageing Well Services, in partnership with Justice Connect, invites you to a practical session to help you plan ahead with confidence.

This session will cover:
🔹Future planning for personal, financial and medical decisions
🔹How to use the Justice Connect Conversation Guide
🔹Understanding Enduring Powers of Attorney
🔹Appointing a Medical Treatment Decision Maker

Preparing for your future - education session
📆 Wednesday 19 August
⏰ 10.30am-12pm
📍 Ballarat Town Hall - Trench Room
🎫 FREE Event. Bookings required.

For more information or for bookings visit: events.humanitix.com/host/ageing-well-ballarat or call 5320 5500 (ask for Cathy)

Morning tea provided.

11/08/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO!

🏡 Do you live in a retirement village or are thinking about it?

There are new government reforms you need to know about.

Fortunately, the Retirement Villages Roadshow is coming to Ballarat!

📆 Tuesday 18 August, 9am - 12.30pm
📍 The Goods Shed.
🎟 Free event and refreshments provided. Bookings required.

Book now: eventbrite.com.au/e/retirement-villages-roadshow-ballarat-free-event-tickets-1994280259942

Still have questions? Email [email protected]