Goolugatup Heathcote
58 Duncraig Road, Applecross, WA, Australia
Head to Goolugatup Heathcote for another conversational delve into history.Whoever heard of an Irishman named Basil?Join City of Melville Local History Officer, Michelle Campbell and Basil Hanna AM, to explore the Basil’s journey from an orphanage in Ireland to a nurse at Heathcote Hospital.Basil's book, Whoever Heard of an Irishman Named Basil, will be available to purchase.A note from Basil […]
Bull Creek Library
24 Leichhardt Street, Bull Creek, WA, Australia
Want to learn about the work of the River Guardians? Thinking of joining their ranks? Come along to this information session to learn more!River Guardians is a DBCA program that engages the community on matters relating to the Swan and Canning rivers. Perth residents have an important role to play in helping to protect and conserve our iconic river system […]
Piney Lakes Reserve
555 Leach Highway, Winthrop, WA, Australia
Join us for a community planting day at Piney Lakes Reserve and help to put more food in the ground for our black cockatoos!Ngoolarks (Carnaby’s cockatoos) urgently need more food. Most black cockatoo foraging habitat around Perth has already been lost, and more is being cleared every week. This is driving their decline towards extinction. To help save Perth’s Ngoolarks, […]
Goolugatup Heathcote
58 Duncraig Road, Applecross, WA, Australia
Exhibition opening & live music, 5pm Saturday, 26 July 2025. FREE entry, with full bar, great food.Exhibitions opening & live music, 5pm Saturday, 26 July 2025. FREE entry, with full bar, great food, & spectacular views over the Derbal Yerrigan.☆☆☆The world is all cut-outs then (Gallery 1) Marcus Camphoo, Clara Joyce, Jimi DePriest & Michael SnowThe air that permeates gates […]
Civic Square Library
10 Almondbury Road, Enter off Davy St, Booragoon, WA, Australia
This is your chance to chat, ask questions, learn about the latest information on diabetes, and get new tips to help make life easier.Join Diabetes WA for a free community information session. This session provides an overview of what happens in the body of someone with diabetes, gives tips on prevention and management of diabetes, including the annual cycle of […]
Civic Square Library
10 Almondbury Road, Enter off Davy St, Booragoon, WA, Australia
Join us to enjoy a free morning tea, tech talk and chat. This fortnight's topic is an introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).Tea meets technology! Come along to Civic Square Library every fortnight to enjoy a free morning tea, short tech talk, and a chance to chat with our presenter and your fellow attendees.This fortnight we're focusing on Virtual Private […]
Wireless Hill Park
Almondbury Road, Ardross, WA, Australia
Connect with the cultural corridors of Melville in this fun and engaging activity with cultural educator Jayden Boundry.Mapping Melville Boodja Activity with Jayden BoundryConnect with the cultural corridors of Melville in this fun and engaging activity with cultural educator Jayden Boundry.Be immersed in a large-scale map activity and take a deep dive into the meanings of Noongar Place Names within […]
City of Melville EcoHub
555 Leach Highway, Winthrop, WA, Australia
We’ll give you FREE soil and seeds to grow a small variety of seasonal produce at home! All ages welcome. City of Melville residents only.Take our seeds, plant them, then take them home to grow! 🌱Our inaugural Sow & Grow pilot program is a casual drop-in session for City of Melville residents to plant seasonal produce seeds to take home […]
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
431 Canning Highway (cnr of Stock Road), Melville, WA, Australia
It's time to get those toes tapping at the library!Fledgestrings is the South Side Symphony Orchestra’s developmental string ensemble, conducted by the wonderful Ruth Klein Cook. They are open to a range of levels of adult string players looking to improve their ensemble skills, taking both returning players and those who started in adulthood. This is the group’s first performance […]
Conference Room (Kambarang Room), CIty of Melville Civic Centre
10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon, WA, Australia
Join us for a Community Conversation on Dementia. Hear directly from someone with lived or living experience of dementia.Hear directly from someone with lived or living experience of dementia. Personal stories help break down stigma, build deeper understanding, and ensure the voices of those impacted by dementia are heard and valued.This forum will explore:The real-life impact of dementiaThe importance of […]
Bull Creek Library
24 Leichhardt Street, Bull Creek, WA, Australia
Come aboard with maritime historian Chris Frame for this fascinating insight into the history of the passenger ship.Witness the breath-taking transformation of the passenger ship, from the humble paddle steamers of the past to the colossal cruise ships of today. Embark on a captivating journey through maritime history with maritime history author Chris Frame and discover the remarkable story behind […]
Civic Square Library
10 Almondbury Road, Enter off Davy St, Booragoon, WA, Australia
Everything you need to know to get you started on our World Class walking track – The Bibbulmun Track.Steve Sertis is the Events Manager and Lead Guide for the Bibbulmun Track Foundation.He is passionate about the Bibbulmun Track and has completed nine End-to-End journeys taken hundreds of children and adults on Bibbulmun Track events and has been a Track maintenance […]
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
431 Canning Highway (cnr of Stock Road), Melville, WA, Australia
Join us for an in-conversation with local author Christina Gillgren, discussing her book, 'Growing Roots'.Growing Roots addresses the previously undocumented contribution of Italians and Croatians in the southwest timber industry based on personal testimony. Their stories are intertwined with the opening up of land for settlement, the developments within the timber industry and the tug-of-war over the preservation and use […]
City of Melville EcoHub
555 Leach Highway, Winthrop, WA, Australia
Join us at EcoHub for environment themed game afternoon and evening! Fun games, eco vibes, and free popcorn. Don’t miss out!Join us at EcoHub for an environment themed game afternoon and evening! This drop-in event invites you to enjoy a variety of card and board games centered around environmental themes. Whether you're a casual player or a strategy enthusiast, there's […]
City of Melville EcoHub
555 Leach Highway, Winthrop, WA, Australia
Discover simple actions you can take to reduce waste, cut emissions, and support local bushland and wildlife.Download 2024 Event Map and Stallholder List here - 2025 details will be provided in early October.Please note, there will be a photographer and videographer capturing pictures and footage of the event, with content taken to be used for promotional purposes by the City […]
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
431 Canning Highway (cnr of Stock Road), Melville, WA, Australia
Discover how The Footpath Library is improving lives, one book at a time.Join us for a special afternoon tea with Naomi from the Footpath Library as she shares powerful stories from the street and how books are changing lives. Discover how you can help bring the joy of reading to people experiencing homelessness — as a supporter, volunteer, or friend.Library […]
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
431 Canning Highway (cnr of Stock Road), Melville, WA, Australia
Join David Price in-conversation with respected Noongar educator Kevin O’Keefe as they discuss David's new book, 'The Shameful Isles'.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are respectfully advised that this event references people who have died and distressing descriptions of historical medical, physical, sexual and emotional abuse.In 1907, the Western Australian government began a program of forcibly removing supposedly ill Aboriginal people […]
Civic Square Library
10 Almondbury Road, Enter off Davy St, Booragoon, WA, Australia
Join us for a St John’s ‘First Aid for Seniors’ training, a non-accredited course where you will learn important life-saving skills.Join us for a St John’s ‘First Aid for Seniors’ training, a non-accredited course where you will learn important skills such as how to assist with fractures, stroke, diabetes and heart conditions.
Civic Square Library
10 Almondbury Road, Enter off Davy St, Booragoon, WA, Australia
On Remembrance Day join us for some readings that will reflect on aspects of WWI.Being read aloud to is a deeply human exchange that brings pleasure and enjoyment to people of all ages. Sometimes this takes us back to our childhood or gives us a new perspective and can be a reminder of the richness of stories and language.Morning tea […]
Conference Room (Kambarang Room), CIty of Melville Civic Centre
10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon, WA, Australia
Eat Well, Age Well! Join us at the FREE Forum. Healthy Eating for Healthy Ageing: Presented as part of Foodbank WA’s nom! Program.South of the River ForumJoin us for an engaging session with a public health nutritionist from Foodbank WA to discover how healthy eating can support healthy ageing. Learn practical tips and simple strategies from this to nourish your […]
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space
431 Canning Highway (cnr of Stock Road), Melville, WA, Australia
Join us for a St John’s ‘First Aid for Seniors’ training, a non-accredited course where you will learn important life-saving skills.Join us for a St John’s ‘First Aid for Seniors’ training, a non-accredited course where you will learn important skills such as how to assist with fractures, stroke, diabetes and heart conditions.
Civic Square Library
10 Almondbury Road, Enter off Davy St, Booragoon, WA, Australia
Join other over 55s for a fun-filled evening of trivia and friendly competition.Test your brain power in four rounds of music and general knowledge, while enjoying great company and tea, coffee and snacks.You will be competing as an individual so there’s the opportunity to be crowned ultimate quizzer! If there is someone you want to sit with, please all book […]
Bull Creek Library
24 Leichhardt Street, Bull Creek, WA, Australia
Did you know that what we eat can affect our cognitive abilities?Join Carolina Castro from Murdoch University's Health Futures Institute to learn more about how nutrition can affect our cognitive abilities. This talk will focus on the relationship between diet and cognitive abilities and the food ingredients and dietary patterns that can support better memory and prevent the risk of […]
Civic Square Library
10 Almondbury Road, Enter off Davy St, Booragoon, WA, Australia
This special Tea and Tech session will introduce you to AI. What it is and what it can do?AI tools are becoming smarter and more responsive. Can you tell the difference between human and AI generated content?In this session, we'll cover:• What “artificial intelligence” is• Some current applications of AI• Examples of AI generated images and videos• Live demo of […]
What’s on in Perth Events for Seniors and Over 55’s in Perth.
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