Moonee Valley City Council’s Aged and Disability Services conducts, promotes and supports a range of
groups and activities within the community for those residents with disabilities and/or their carers.
Ghet Go Fitness Classes
Accessible Exercise Class
Hip Hop dance group.
Join the Biomechanics accessible class where you
can use professional gym equipment and join in fun
group activities such as hockey, dodgeball and
dancing.
When: Thursday 4-5pm
Where: East Keilor Leisure Centre, 84 Quinn
Grove, East Keilor
Contact: East Keilor Leisure Centre on Ph. 9336
3711
Special Olympics Melbourne West
Special Olympics is a volunteer organization that
offers opportunities for children and adults with
intellectual disability to engage in a range of sports
– for leisure and competition. Athletes make new
friends as well as improve their skills, build their
confidence and enjoy the thrill of competing
against fellow sportspeople with similar abilities.
Importantly, Special Olympics is for all abilities, not
just the fittest and the fastest!
When: Thursday 7pm
Where: Victorian University – Fitness and Aquatic
Centre, Footscray Campus (enter via Farnsworth
Avenue.
Cost: $10.00
Contact: Biomechanics on 9919 5415.
Calisthenics for All Abilities
When: Thursday 6pm
Where: Ratcliff Hall, 1A South Road, Airport West
Contact: Caroline on 0412 302 802
Melbourne West sports include: swimming,
athletics, basketball, tenpin, tennis and golf.
Accessible Netball
Volunteers are always needed to coach, assist
with training, setting up new sports or
administration – so, if you find helping people
rewarding and want to make a difference in your
local community, be inspired by our mission and
help transform the lives of people with intellectual
disability through sport.
Where: State Netball and Hockey Centre, 10 Brens
Dr, Parkville
Athletes are welcome to come and try out the
various sports. Training and competition happens
at different times during the week and year.
Contact: Sports Coordinator Chris Avnell on 0478
075 440 or email: melbwestsov@gmail.com
When: Saturday 10.15am
Contact: Esther on 9337 2053
Reclink Australia
Reclink Australia is a not for profit organisation
whose mission is to provide and promote sports and
programs. Some of these activities include; singing,
fitness/gym, surfing, fishing and ten pin bowling.
Contact: 9419 6672 or email www.reclink.org.au
Webpage:
http://www.specialolympics.com.au/melbournewest
Cooking for one
Knit & Knatter
8 week course where recipes are prepared
cooked and enjoyed by participants.
Create knitted pieces for community projects. All
welcome.
When: To start Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1
September 2015
When: 10.30am-12.30pm every Tuesday
Healthy Ageing officer on 9243 8712
Moonee Valley Libraries offer a range of computer
classes. Whether you are an absolute beginner or
looking to improve your skills, you are sure to find
something that suits your needs.
Where: Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre, 101
Union Road, Ascot Vale
Group 1 (40 years and over) Monday 4.00pmWhen: Thursday 10am – 12noon
6.30pm
Where: Crown St Stables, 410 Crown St,
Group 2 (18 – 40 years old) Tuesday 4.30-7.00pm
Flemington
Where: Niddrie Hub Neighbourhood Centre, 3-15
Contact: Council’s Healthy Ageing Officer on 9243
Matthews Ave, Niddrie
8835.
Cost: $54.00 ($6.75 per session)
Computer Training
Contact: Bookings required contact Council’s
Contact: You can book at any Moonee Valley library
branch.
Vic’s Flicks - Monthly classic movie screenings
Council, in partnership with Vic’s Flicks, runs free monthly classic movie screenings for residents who are
aged and/or have a disability, as well as their carers.
Transport and community meals are available upon request for a fee. Two weeks’ notice is required.
Upcoming movies:

Thursday 20 August - Casablanca

Thursday 17 September – Meet me in St Louis

Thursday 15 October – The Quiet Man

Thursday 19 November – Show Boat

Thursday 17 December – White Christmas
When: Film starts at 1.30pm
Where: Burley Griffin Community Centre, Park Drive, East Keilor
Contact: Council’s Healthy Ageing Officer (Community
Engagement) on 9243 8712 to book or email:
connected@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Moonee Valley Men’s Shed
The Moonee Valley Men’s Shed is a fully equipped workshop where both
skilled and unskilled men share time together producing quality products
from a variety of materials.
Activities include personal projects, designing, making, repairing various
items, one off projects for local community needs, as well as designing
and making craft items for sale and donation
Men’s Shed Aberfeldie
When: Monday 9am – 1pm (This session is open to both men and
women)
Tuesday & Thursday 9am – 1pm.
Where: The Shed, Bruce Street, Moonee Ponds
Men’s Shed Up-Cycling Shop
Men’s Shed Aberfeldie has an Up-Cycling Shop, which is open to the
public and proudly sells items built or restored by Men’s Shed participants.
Thursday and Saturday 9am – 1pm.
Men’s Shed Flemington
When: Wednesday 10am – 4pm
Where: Men’s Shed, Flemington 126 Racecourse Rd, Flemington
Contact: Council’s Men’s Shed Facilitator on 9243 1769.
Flemington Community Centre
Bowes Avenue Community Centre
Flemington Community Centre offers a range of
adult programs which include introduction to
computers, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts,
exercise and social dance.
Bowes Avenue Community Centre offers a range of
social, recreational, educational and community
supported activities for all members of the
community.
Where: 25 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington
Where: 27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West
Contact: for more information call 8325 1800
Contact: for more information call 8325 1890
Friends of Steele Creek
Dedicated to the care of Steele Creek, its water quality,
landscape, flora and fauna. We also assist with planting
events, hold forums, film nights on environmental issues and
conduct monthly water quality testing(training is available).
When: 7.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday in February, March, April,
May, June, September, October, November
Contact: Helen on 9379 1185
Avondale Heights Community Garden
To provide residents the joys and health of organic gardening.
When: 7.30pm on the fourth Thursday of the month
Where: Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street,
Avondale Heights
Food Swap on the third Sunday of the month - 10am at
Avondale Heights Community Gardens (entry via laneway rear
2-22 River Drive, Avondale Heights) - all welcome.
Contact: Ann on 0421 974 996 or 9318 7969
Anxiety Recovery Centre Self Help Support
Group
Monthly group for people with anxiety disorders
and their families.
When: The first Wednesday of the month 7.30pm9pm
Where: Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre
Contact: Raspal on 9830 0566 or visit their
website: www.arcvic.org.au
Valley Carers
Self help support group for parents/carers of
people with a disability.
When: Third Thursday of the month from 7.30pm9.30pm
Where: Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre,
Moonee Ponds
Contact: Ruth on 9370 3569 or Henry on 0410
307 653.
Disability Services YMCA
Services for people with a disability aged 6 years
and over.
Where: 45 Macey Avenue, Avondale Heights
Contact: 9318 6751 or website: www. ymca.org.au
Brainlink
A Victorian based service that is dedicated to
improving the quality of life of people affected by
acquired disorders of the brain.
Services provided for people with an acquired brain
injury, their carers and families include;
~Peer support programs...........................
~Innovative and flexible respite opportunities.
~Specialised case management for individuals with
severe brain disorders. ......................
~Comprehensive information and resources; ........
~ A referral service to assist the community in
navigating the disability service sector.
Contact: Greg on 0427 221 850
Respite North and West (website)
The Respite North and West resource website is
designed to improve communication and access to
information regarding disability respite in north and
west metropolitan Melbourne.
It provides information of interest to people with a
disability, families, carers, service providers, and
other people interested in respite issues.
Web: www.respitenorthandwest.org.au
Carers Victoria
Carers Victoria provide advice, information and
support for carers to improve their health,
wellbeing, capacity, financial security and
resilience.
Contact: 9396 9500
Interchange Western
Interchange Western is an independent, non-profit
organisation providing respite, recreation, social
support and parent support services to families
who have a child or young adult with a disability,
living at home, aged 0 – 40 years.
Volunteering in Moonee Valley
Volunteering is a great way to build skills, make
friends and get involved with your local community.
No experience is necessary, just a keen interest
and friendly attitude!
Council offers a range of volunteering opportunities
for people with different skills, abilities and interests.
Opportunities include the PetLinks program which
allows volunteers to support older residents by
taking their dog for a walk and providing valuable
social contact. Volunteers can also deliver books to
local residents as part of the library’s home delivery
service, or plant trees as part of an environmental
volunteers group.
Contact: Council’s MetroAccess Project Officer on
9243 1144 or disability@mvcc.vic.gov.au to get
involved in a Council volunteer program.
Support is available for eligible clients. Visit
mvcc.vic.gov.au/volunteers for more information
Contact: 9396 1111 or visit their website:
www.interchangewestern.org.au
Disco Inferno
Saturday Night Live
A Disco where those aged 18-35 years, can
dance, socialise and have fun.
Social activity program in a setting outside the
home. Activities include playing games, listening to
music, watching movies etc
When: Disco dates for 2015 are;
~ Friday 27 March
~ Friday 26 June
~ Friday 18 September
~ Friday 11 December
Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Where: Kellaway Avenue Neighbouhood Centre, 5
Kellaway Ave, Moonee Ponds
Cost: $6.90 for residents and $12.80 for non
residents.
Contact: Registrations are essential please
contact Council’s Healthy Ageing Officer on 9243
8712
Social Connection
Monthly outings for those aged 35 years and over.
When: Third Saturday of every month;
~ Saturday 15 August – Melbourne Museum
~ Saturday 19 September – Melbourne Aquarium
~ Saturday 17 October – Rippon Lea House &
Gardens
~ Saturday 21 November – Werribee Zoo
~ Saturday 19 December – Williamstown
Foreshore
Time: 9am – 3pm (can vary depending on outing)
Cost: $17.60
Contact: Bookings are essential please call
Council’s Healthy Ageing Officer on 9243 8712.
When: Group 1 (13 – 25 years old) meet on the first
Saturday of the month.
Group 2 (25 – 40 years old) meet on the second
Saturday of the month.
Time: 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Where: Niddrie Youth Hub, 3-15 Matthews Ave,
Niddrie.
Cost: $11.90
Contact: Bookings required. Please contact
Council’s Healthy Ageing Officer on 9243 8712.
‘Adventures Are Us’ School Holiday Program
The Adventures Are Us School Holiday Program is
administered, planned and co-ordinated by Moonee
Valley City Council’s Aged and Disability Services,
in partnership with Western Autistic School.
Adventures Are Us is a safe, planned and coordinated community-based program, offering a
wide range of fun, age-appropriate and accessible
activities and outings. The program is available to
children aged 5 to 12 years, who have been
diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
When: The program operates over three days of
both weeks of the Victorian school holidays, with
the exception of the January school holidays where
it operates over three weeks. The days of operation
are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The times
of operation are 9am to 3pm.
Cost: $17.60 per day
Contact: Council’s Healthy Ageing Officer on 9243
8712.
Community dining rooms
Council has three dining rooms in Moonee Valley where a midday meal is served in a social setting.
A three-course midday meal is served including orange juice, soup, main course (meat and vegetables)
and a dessert.
Modified, vegetarian and prescribed special and culturally specific diets, as well as soft and vitamised
meals, are catered for.
Lunch is served at 12 noon at:

Ascot Vale Neighbourhood Centre
101 Union Road, Ascot Vale
Lunch served: Monday to Friday

Niddrie Community Hub
15 Matthews Avenue, Niddrie
Lunch served: Wednesday

Flemington Community Centre
25 Mount Alexander Rd, Flemington
Lunch Served: Wednesday

Avondale Heights Library and Learning
Centre
69-79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights
Lunch served : Friday

Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre
5 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Lunch served: Monday and Thursday
Price: $7.15 per meal
To book a meal at one of the above dining rooms please call Intake on 9243 8806.
Council offers accessible and affordable transport to residents with a disability who cannot use public
transport to access services and social activities.
Community transport operates Monday to Friday and is available to individuals and groups accessing
community facilities.
Single Trip: $2.95
Return Trip: $4.35
Multi Trip: $14.00
Out of Moonee Valley: $5.40 (one way)
To find out availability of Community transport please call Intake on 9243 8806.
For further information on social support groups within Moonee Valley, please contact Council’s Healthy
Ageing Officer on 9243 8712 or email connected@mvcc.vic.gov.au