City of Port Phillip Seniors Festival is an annual celebration running through October. The festival recognises the valuable contribution people aged 55+ have made and continue to make to our community.
All events listed in this program are free of charge unless stated otherwise.
To celebrate, our libraries have a range of events for seniors to explore and enjoy. Our library programs are designed to get you into writing and sharing your stories with the world.
All of the events are FREE, but we ask you all to make a booking for catering purposes.
How to get involved and make a booking?
If you would like more information or to make a booking for any event, please contact:
Phone: ASSIST 03 9209 6777 or Cathy 0481 053 536
Explore the Seniors Festival
Elvis is back in the building for Seniors Festival Launch Party | Sunday 1 October 2023 | 1–3pm
Rohan Hammit is famous for his Saturday afternoon residency at Claypots in St Kilda. He sings and shakes through the fabulous Elvis era paying homage to the king with songs including Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, Polk Salad Annie and many more!
Backed by a group of superb musicians and wearing the famous elaborate jumpsuits of the Vegas years, Rohan and band re-defines the word excitement with a high energy show that is simply electrifying. Celebrate positive ageing with an afternoon of live music. Come dressed in your best rock and roll look.
- Where: Middle Park Bowls Club, Canterbury Road, Middle Park
Art Attack | Monday 2 October 2023 | 10am–12noon
Bring out your inner creativity! In this introduction workshop you will have the opportunity to create art by learning different techniques. No prior art experience necessary. This Art Attack workshop is delivered by Creative Arts Therapist Zoe Arnott.
- Where: Port Melbourne Library, 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne
Memoir Writing | Thursday 5 October 2023 | 10–11am
Susan-Gaye Anderson, who worked as a presenter in the early pioneering days of television, will share her skills and tips on writing to help and motivate you to create your own lasting memoir or personal fiction.
- Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Getting Your Writing Out There | Thursday 5 October 2023 | 11.30am –12.30pm
Image Join established authors Elizabeth Quinn and Graeme Simsion (author of the Rosie Project) in exploring the avenues available for older emerging writers in getting their voices heard.
Get advice on working with blogs, to newsletters, to news outlets, publishing companies and more.
- Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Create a Digital Story | Wednesday 11 October 2023 | 10am–12noon
In this online workshop, learn new skills like how to capture and upload images, add images to Word documents and other digital techniques using your phone or computer.
Please bring a memento or photo with a story in mind that you would like to capture and share.
- Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Friends with a Firie and Coffee with a Cop | Wednesday 11 October 2023 | 2–4pm
Join us for a session with representatives from Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria who discuss feeling safe in public spaces and other tips for older people to be prepared for emergencies and home security.
- Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Seniors Festival Writing Awards | Friday 13 October 2023 | 3.30–5pm
Join us for this enjoyable session of literature including the announcement of the of the Judges Awards. Special guests will read selections of writers’ entries.
Light refreshments included.
- Where: St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street St Kilda
One on One Device Advice
Need some help getting started with your new phone, laptop or tablet? Or just need some help navigating the latest apps?
Book in a 30-minute appointment and have your tech questions answered by our friendly digital team! We can assist you with basic troubleshooting, tricky questions and set-up of your devices.
Where and Where:
- Port Melbourne: Mondays, 11am–12noon
- St Kilda: Wednesdays, 1–2pm
Give us a call on 9209 6655 with any questions or use one of the links below to make a booking directly.