Ballarat Seniors Festival
1 - 31 October
The annual Victorian Seniors Festival celebrates and acknowledges the contribution of older people within our community and the City of Ballarat is delighted to bring you a jam-packed offering of community events throughout the month of October.
There are many and varied opportunities to participate in free or low-cost events and activities and we really do encourage as many people as possible to be involved.
2025
Ageing with Pride Social Group
Friday, 3rd October, 10am - 12 noon
Come and join our Community Connectors for morning tea as we celebrate our older LGBTIQA+ communities and allies. This group provides a welcoming space to meet new friends and have a chat about all things ageing with pride.
When: Friday, 4th October, 10am-12pm
Where: Ballarat Library
Doveton Street, Ballarat
FREE EVENT
Enquiries: call 5320 5500 and ask to speak to Jeneene or Tara, or email
communityconnector@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Rainbow Coffee
Thursday, 2, 9, 16 and 23 October 10am - 12 noon
Come and join Rainbow coffee group throughout October. Seniors Card holders will receive free coffee and cake on the City of Ballarat.
When: 10am-12pm
Where: New attendees - address available on request via Rainbow Coffee email (rainbowballaratcoffee@gmail.com) or Ageing Well services.
FREE EVENT
Enquiries Call Ageing Well Services on 5320 5500 or email rainbowballaratcoffee@gmail.com
2024
Ageing with Pride Social Group
Friday, 4th October, 10am - 12 noon
Presented by the Ageing Well Services Community Connector team. Come and join us for the first monthly Ageing with Pride Social Group. Open to all of the over 55 pride community and their allies, the group provides a welcoming space to meet new friends, engage in some games and creativity and learn more about supports to age well in Ballarat.
When: Friday, 4th October, 10am-12pm
Where: Ballarat Library
Doveton Street, Ballarat
FREE EVENT
Enquiries: 5320 5719 or
communityconnector@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Rainbow Coffee
Thursday, 10th October 10am - 12 noon
If you are a member of the LGBTQIA + community, come and have a cuppa and cake at Lily’s Cafe.
Show your seniors card and you’ll get a free
cuppa and cake thanks to the generosity of the
City of Ballarat.
When: Thursday, 10th October, 10am-12pm
Where: Lily’s Cafe - Eureka Centre
102 Stawell Street, Eureka
FREE EVENT
2023
The Birdcage - LGBTIQA+ film screening
Come and enjoy this free classic movie ‘The Birdcage’ and celebrate the queer seniors’ community in Ballarat.
Uncoordinated Queers Lake Walk
Uncoordinated Queers is celebrating Seniors Month with a walk this Sunday, 22nd October.
Bring yourself, your dog, maybe an umbrella and lots of smiles.
We will be meeting at the Olympic rings' monument at 12pm.
We will walk at our own pace towards the Pipers then circle back along the shore to the rings.
If you want to walk futher, go for it!
As always everyone is welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/uncoordinatedqueers