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The Northern Beaches offers seniors a diverse range of educational and volunteer opportunities, and social and exercise activities to help keep you active, engaged, and connected with your community.

Northern Beaches Seniors Directory

The best place to start researching activities for seniors is in our Seniors Directory. Copies of the Directory are available from Council customer service centres, libraries and community centres. 

Alternatively contact our Community Development Team (Seniors) on 8495 6618 or seniors@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.

Education and leisure

There are a number of education and leisure activities on the Northern Beaches. These include art, craft and hobby groups, cards and board games, computer groups, and education and learning on a range of topics including history, photography, technology and languages. View the list in the Seniors Directory

Fitness and exercise

Organised activities include aqua fitness, bowls, croquet, table tennis, Lifeball, gentle exercise, walking groups, and various styles of dancing. View the list in the Seniors Directory

You can search for exercise programs for seniors in your area on the NSW Health Active & Healthy website.

We also have seniors programs at the Warringah Aquatic Centre and Manly "Andrew Boy Charlton" Fitness Centre.

Social clubs and outings

Social connection is of vital importance at any age and particularly so as we get older. There are plenty of options on offer including seniors clubs, Aboriginal and multicultural groups, luncheon clubs, and service clubs. View the list in the Seniors Directory

Volunteering

Council's volunteer programs are a great way to be in involved in your local community.  View our list of community volunteer opportunities.

More information

Contact our Community Development Team (Seniors) on 8495 6618 or seniors@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

What's on?

The events below have been curated for seniors - see the full What’s On Event Calendar

Mon 5 Feb
Wed 18 Dec
Social Scrabble

Social Scrabble

Join us at the Library for a range of games with a tea in hand.
Council Events, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Mon 2 Dec
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
A hand assisting and holding an aged hand

Caring for the Carer

Learn about Carer Gateway, a National service to support carers of all ages. Find out who is eligible for the service, what supports can be provided and how to register.
Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St Mona Vale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 5 Dec
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
People standing holding mobile devices

Government digital support sessions at Glen Street

Learn how to access various Government services like Medicare, MyGov, Aged Care and more with Services Australia
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Thu 5 Dec
1.30 PM - 3.30 PM
NDIS Connection day, showing profiles of different people

NDIS Connection Desk at Glen Street

Learn more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the options available to you and how to apply.
Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and, Blackbutts Rd Frenchs Forest
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors
Sun 8 Dec
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Introduction to Nature Journalling Workshop

Interested in learning more about nature journalling? In celebration of the Northern Beaches Ocean Festival, this workshop will teach you the practice of recording your personal observations and connect you with the natural world. Ages 18+
Manly Library in the Creative Library, 1 Market Place Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, Ocean Festival, Education and Learning, Seniors, Youth
Thu 12 Dec
11.30 AM - 1.00 PM
Australian currency notes with piggy bank

Ways to reduce your Cost of Living

Learn how to access various savings, rebates and vouchers available to you! Presented by Service NSW and Sydney Water.
Warringah Mall Library, level 2, 145 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale
Council Events, Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Library Government Services Series, Seniors