Seniors Program – October 2026

Darebin Council and Fairfield Traders Association present Seniors Month Health and Wellbeing Series, October 2026

Seniors Month 2026 · Fairfield Village

A month of free events for our seniors

Through October, Fairfield Village comes alive with relaxed, senior-friendly sessions designed to help you connect, stay active, and be heard — all right here on Station Street and Railway Place.

Whether you are after a chat over coffee, a gentle wellbeing boost, or a cosy afternoon with fellow book lovers, there is something for everyone.

FREE EVENTSALL WELCOME

What’s On This October

All sessions run 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM unless noted

Wed 7 October

Coffee with a Cop

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Treble Cafe

Join us for a relaxed morning conversation with local officers. A great opportunity to connect with community police, ask questions, and build relationships in a casual, friendly setting.

Sat 10 October

Health Workshop

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Fairfield Wellness Centre (upstairs)

Prioritise your wellbeing with this senior-friendly fitness session. Hosted by Fairfield Wellness and led by a qualified health professional, this workshop is designed to improve mobility, strength, and overall vitality in a safe and supportive environment.

Please note: this session is held upstairs in the yoga studio, and is reached by stairs only.

Wed 14 October

Coffee with a Councillor

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Three Locals Cafe

Have your say on local community matters. Join an open discussion with the Darebin Mayor and local Councillors — your chance to share feedback and hear directly from your local representatives over a morning coffee.

Wed 21 October

Guided Meditation

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Brahma Kumaris Centre

Take a moment for yourself at this seated mental wellbeing session. Whether you are experienced or new to mindfulness, this guided meditation offers a peaceful escape to help reduce stress and find inner clarity.

Sun 25 October

Sunday Literary Session with Fairfield Books

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Fairfield Community Centre, 121 Station Street

Join fellow book lovers for a cosy afternoon of storytelling, conversation and afternoon tea — and hear from award-winning author Jock Serong on his new book, A Suitable Man.

Most Australians know the Fletcher Jones name from the stores and the clothing, but few know the man behind it. The son of a struggling Bendigo blacksmith, David Fletcher Jones left school at thirteen, survived being buried alive by a shell blast in France during WWI, and went on to build a menswear empire founded on an idea well ahead of its time — profit-sharing and staff ownership. The sign over his Warrnambool factory read “Fletcher Jones and Staff”.

Jock Serong is the author of Quota, The Rules of Backyard Cricket, On the Java Ridge and Cherrywood, and has won the Ned Kelly Award and the ARA Historical Novel Prize. Bring your own favourite reads along to share.

Come along — everyone is welcome

All sessions are free and no bookings are required. Just turn up on the day.

Community Centre and other venues, Station Street and Railway Place, Fairfield 3078

Presented by Darebin Council and the Fairfield Traders Association