The Hive

The Hive Program is a social support program that encourages individuals to celebrate and enhance healthy eating and wellbeing, through a love of gardening.

Our Hive Program enhances individuals’ health by providing weekly on-going social support which centres around growing and eating culturally diverse healthy food. It aims to enhance not only physical, but mental wellbeing too.

Join the upcoming 12-Week Wellness and Confidence Program

Starting 10 September 2026 | 15 spaces available

When: Every Thursday, 10.00am – 2.00pm from 10 September

Nourish your body and soul with activities like:

• Gardening
• Cooking demos
• Tai Chi
• Chair yoga
• Strength training
• Art & craft
• Educational guest speakers

$8 per session. Additional $10.50 for cooking demos. $6 transport subject to availability. Aged Care referral number required. We can assist with getting referral number.

The Hive Program activities include:  

• celebrating cultures through a shared love of food
• providing education on growing and harvesting fresh fruit and vegetables
• engaging individuals in physical exercise
• presenting educational workshops
• connecting individuals and creating new friendships.

It is well known that healthy eating can improve physical and mental health. Gardening is a great way to exercise whilst also being a mindful activity that can help relieve stress. The Hive is the ultimate program for those looking to enhance both their physical and mental health.

Anyone interested in the Program can self-refer or be referred through other service providers. We tailor the program to your needs based on your wellbeing goals. The Hive operates with the support of Parks Victoria at Braeside Park, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-2pm.

This program is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Any donations received from fundraising efforts enable SMRC to offer additional places in our programs, extending beyond the scope of government-funded spots.