Connection
Community Social Activities
- Tea gatherings
- Festival celebrations
- Senior social groups
A Melbourne community organisation for Chinese seniors
ACYDCA
Australia China Yangtze Delta Chinese Association Inc.
Supporting Chinese seniors to connect, belong, and thrive.
ACYDCA serves Chinese-speaking seniors in Melbourne, especially people with roots in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and the Yangtze Delta region.
Our Services
Services for seniors and families
Our services are practical, friendly, and designed around the everyday needs of Chinese-speaking older adults.
Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing
- Health talks
- Mental wellbeing support
- Light exercise activities
Information
Digital & Information Support
- Computer, smartphone & WeChat lessons
- AI basics for daily life
- Scam prevention talks
- Government service information
Care
Volunteer Companionship
- Community visits
- Phone check-ins
- Activity assistance
Events
What's on
Weekly digital-skills classes at our Box Hill centre, day trips, BBQs and festival gatherings — see the latest below.
OngoingEvery Wednesday · ongoing
Free Digital Training: Become a Digital Pro
Want to get the most out of your phone or tablet? Our free weekly community training walks you through it, hands-on, in Mandarin — whether you are starting from scratch or want to go further.
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OngoingFrom Wednesday 9 September · weekly
Senior Digital Skills Camp
A free digital-skills classroom designed especially for seniors: computer basics, smartphones and WeChat, practical AI tools, and how to recognise scams.
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UpcomingThursday 15 October 2026
Daylesford Hot Springs Town Day Trip
A relaxed day out in Australia's spa capital with ACYDCA and Avida Care — town sights, a vintage steam train and mineral hot springs, with lunch included.
Event details →Our Partners
In partnership with Avida Care
ACYDCA is proud to partner with Avida Care to better support the health, wellbeing, and care needs of Chinese-speaking seniors in Melbourne.
Avida Care
Avida Care is a Melbourne-based aged care and NDIS provider offering support coordination, home care packages, and personalised care plans. Through our partnership, ACYDCA members and their families can access caring, professional support that respects their language and culture.
Visit Avida Care ↗Everyone is welcome
Whether you are a senior, a family member, a volunteer, or a community partner, there is a place for you here.