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Activities

Activities & programs

Activities focus on connection, practical skills, mutual support, and physical and mental wellbeing. Most run in Chinese at our Box Hill centre and are free or low-cost.

Events

What's on at ACYDCA

Our latest activities — from weekly digital-skills classes at our Box Hill centre to day trips and seasonal gatherings. Posters are in Chinese; the key details are summarised in English below.

Free Digital Training poster — every Wednesday 10:00–15:00 at 5 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill
OngoingWeekly program

Free Digital Training: Become a Digital Pro

Every Wednesday · ongoing · 10:00 – 15:00

5 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill VIC 3128

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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Senior Digital Skills Camp poster — from 9 September, every Wednesday 9:30 AM–3:30 PM, Box Hill
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Senior Digital Skills Camp

From Wednesday 9 September · weekly · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

5 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill VIC 3128

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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Daylesford Hot Springs Town Day Trip poster — Thursday 15 October 2026, ACYDCA × Avida Care
UpcomingDay tripIn partnership with Avida Care

Daylesford Hot Springs Town Day Trip

Thursday 15 October 2026 · Board 9:15 AM · depart 9:30 AM sharp

Pick-up: 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128 (outside Whitehorse City Council)

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.

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Spring Welcome BBQ poster — Wednesday 19 August 2026, 1–4 pm, Surrey Park BBQ Area, Box Hill
Past eventCommunity gathering

Spring Welcome BBQ

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Surrey Park BBQ Area, Box Hill VIC 3128

Members came together at Surrey Park to welcome the spring with a community BBQ — good food, conversation and friendship.

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What we do

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Free weekly digital-skills classes (taught in Mandarin): computers, smartphones, WeChat, AI basics and scam awareness

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Day trips and outings around Victoria with our care partner Avida Care

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Seasonal BBQs, Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and community celebrations

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Health talks, light exercise and mental wellbeing activities

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Volunteer phone check-ins and community visits

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Peer support, tea gatherings and friendly conversation

Regular schedule

A typical program cycle looks like this. Exact dates are confirmed before each session — see the events above or contact us.

WednesdaysFree digital-skills training, 10:00–15:00, 5 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill (lunch provided)
MonthlyHealth talk, light-exercise session or community gathering
SeasonalDay trips, BBQs and festival celebrations
OngoingVolunteer phone check-ins and home visits

How to join an activity

New participants are always welcome. Contact us to register or simply to ask about an upcoming session — bring a friend or family member if you like.