Connect through activities and interests

Stay active

Walking and activity groups

Joining an activity group can be a great way to combine physical activity with social connection. Regular groups provide opportunities to meet people, develop friendships and stay active.

Examples include:

• Heart Foundation Walking groups
• local walking groups
• bushwalking groups

GOLD (Growing Older and Living Dangerously)

The Brisbane City Council GOLD program provides affordable exercise classes and social activities for older adults.

Activities include:

• yoga
• functional fitness
• Tai Chi Qigong
• Pilates
• Zumba Gold
• aqua aerobics

Activities are offered across Brisbane in parks, pools and community venues.

Learn something new

University of the Third Age (U3A)

U3A offers low-cost classes and interest groups for retirees and older adults.

Activities include:

• language classes
• history and learning groups
• music activities
• technology classes
• discussion groups

Learning alongside others can be a great way to stay engaged and meet new people.

Brisbane City Council 50 Plus Centre

The 50 Plus Centre is a community hub offering older adults opportunities to socialise, learn new skills and participate in low-cost activities.

Activities include:

• fitness
• arts
• education
• games
• social groups

Enjoy nature and the outdoors

Community gardens

Community gardens provide opportunities to spend time outdoors, learn new skills and meet people with shared interests.

Green Thumb Farm

Green Thumb Farm is a community farm in Samford Valley offering opportunities for gardening, volunteering, workshops and social activities.

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy nature, learn about sustainable food growing and connect with others.

Brisbane Botanic Gardens activities

Brisbane City Council offers free and low-cost activities at the City Botanic Gardens and Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.

Activities include:

• guided garden walks
• gardening workshops
• nature-based events

These provide opportunities for gentle activity, learning and social connection.