Active Monash Month

Next date: Thursday, 06 November 2025 | 11:00 PM to Sunday, 30 November 2025 | 05:00 PM

Celebrate the return of warmer weather with a vibrant mix of outdoor activities in November. 

Try our Exercise Snakes and Ladders game, stretch and relax with yoga, or join a seniors class in the park. 

Have fun and discover new places in Monash.

Exercise Snakes and Ladders

Keeping fit doesn’t have to be boring! 

Try our Exercise Snakes and Ladders game and diversify your workout.

Choose your own ‘active’ adventure!

Exercise Snakes and Ladders(PDF, 2MB)

Move More but do it Your Way

It's the everyday actions that can also make a difference - take the stairs, park further away and walk to your destination, take a daily walk around the block, or choose active transport where appropriate.

Seniors in the Park

Join a friendly outdoor movement session designed especially for older adults.

Enjoy the fresh air while improving balance, strength and flexibility at your own pace. Exercises can be easily adapted to suit your comfort and ability.

It’s a welcoming space to move, smile, and connect with others.

Monday 10, 17 and 24 November, 1pm - 2pm
Carlson Reserve
64 Clayton Road, Clayton

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGRZY

Fit Circuit 

Work through a guided bodyweight outdoor movement circuit, enjoy the fresh air, and increase your fitness at your own pace.

Whether you're new to exercise or already active, all movements can be adapted to suit your needs.

It’s a welcoming space where everyone belongs - no judgment, just encouragement.

Join us at two locations - Clayton and Glen Waverley.

Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 November, 11.30pm - 12.30pm
Carlson Reserve
64 Clayton Road, Clayton

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGSAI

AND

Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 November, 10am - 11am
Central Reserve
690 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGSCY

Yoga in the Park

Come and recentre yourself, stretch, and soak up the fresh air as you move through calming poses at your own pace.

Whether you're a beginner or experienced to yoga, this is your time to reconnect with your body and mind.

Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Thursdays, 6, 13, 20 and 27 November, 10am - 11am
Central Reserve
690 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGRYG

Walking Groups 

Light-paced and light-hearted, join our guided social walking groups to meet new people and increase physical activity at Glen Waverley and Oakleigh.

Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28 November, 9.15am
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGRYB

 

Tuesday 11 and 18 November, 9am - 10am
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGTIZ

 

Wednesday 5 and 26 November, 9am - 10am 
Oakleigh Recreation Centre
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/DGTIV

 

Active Abilities Small Group Training

A friendly class designed for those with a disability to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Circuit classes are held in our low-sensory studio for people aged 16+ living with a disability.

These new classes offer numerous benefits with a focus on cardio, strength and balance training

Mondays, 10.30am
Tuesdays, 10.30am
Wednesdays, 10.30am
Thursdays, 11.45am

Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Studio 4
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Cost: $8.50 per person

For more info and to book: visit Movers or call 9265 4888. Walk-ins also welcome.

Dementia Friendly Group Class

A friendly class specifically designed for those with early-stage dementia to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Led by experienced and qualified group exercise instructors, this class is engaging and fun. The class will work on improving functional strength, flexibility and cognitive stimulation.

Exercising helps to prevent falls and maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit. Other positive effects include improved mood, sleep and quality of life.

Wednesdays, 11.30am
Oakleigh Recreation Centre (Studio 1)
2A Park Road

Cost: $8.90 per person

To book: email activemonash@monash.vic.gov.au, call 9265 4888, or walk-ins are welcome.

More info: Dementia Friendly Group Class Active Monash

Active Youth

Active Youth and Active Abilities sessions help build confidence, fitness and fundamental movement skills through engaging activities tailored for different ages and abilities. 

Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Cost: $8.90 per class

Bookings: SeeActive Youth

Sports Locker

Open the locker and get active!

Borrow table tennis equipment for FREE from Glen Waverley library to use at the forecourt outside of the library.

Equipment available to borrow: table tennis (bats and balls)

Borrowing time: 4-hour limit

How to borrow: Leave a form of ID with the library and collect when the equipment is returned and sanitised with wipes provided. You'll also need to sign an agreement. Being a library member isn’t essential.

The Sports Locker program is available when the Glen Waverley Library is open.

This program provides an opportunity for local families to ‘Participate Their Way’ by removing the cost of equipment and using the libraries' systems to hire out table tennis equipment in Glen Waverley.

When

Location

Various Locations across Monash