Do you want to find groups and support in the community that might help you improve your health and wellbeing? You can find lots of local support from charities to social groups in the Knox Learning Alliance Directory.
Seniors Cultural Ethic Groups
Polish Seniors
Polish Senior Citizens Club – Rowville
The club caters for 50+ year old seniors. Activities are mainly for social support, although English classes are also provided at the premises. Meetings are held every fortnight on Thursdays 11 am to 4 pm. (2016 directory)
Latvian Seniors
Latvian Senior Citizens, Wantirna South
The club meets every second Tuesday of the month from 11 am for approximately three to four hours. (2016 directory).
Italian Seniors
Italian Senior Citzens Club – Rowville
The club runs a varying program that provides social, cultural and recreational activities for senior citizens aged 55+ from the Italian community. (2016 directory)
Hungarian
Hungarian Senior Citz – Wantirna
The club proactively arranges events pertinent to the Hungarian community on regular basis. It is best to view the Facebook page’s “events” to stay on track with ongoing activities. The club also has a church on its premises for with services running regularly for Catholic, Reformed and Lutheran denominations. (2016 directory)(Hungarian community centre website and Facebook page)
chinese seniors
Chinese Elderly Citizens Club, Rowville
Activities include tai chi (which could be observed on YouTube), Tai Chin Fan, Sword dance, badminton, table tennis, outings, Karaoke, festival celebrations, line dancing, monthly members birthday celebrations, presentations and talks on elderly health and welfare.