Older adults taking part in a hands-on cooking workshop with a facilitator in a bright, welcoming kitchen.

Events & Programs

Programs, community & events

Learn, cook and connect.

Events may be hosted directly by Siew through Silver Wellbeing, or delivered with a partner and booked through their external platform.

Upcoming

Upcoming events.

Thu 17 Dec, 2026

Intergenerational Christmas Culinary Workshop

Reclaiming Agency & Ageing Well: An Interactive Culinary & Psychosocial Workshop Reclaiming Agency & Ageing Well is an intimate, hands-on culinary and psychosocial experience designed for older adults who are navigating physical changes but refuse to let those changes shrink their world. We'll cook together, talk honestly about what's shifting, and discover smarter, gentler ways to keep doing what you love. What We'll Do Together Mindset & Identity (2:00 – 2:15) — We begin not with recipes, but with a conversation. What does cooking mean to you? What does it feel like to hand that role over — and what would it mean to take it back? Smart Tools & Workarounds (2:15 – 2:35) — You'll try ergonomic kitchen tools and energy-saving setups designed to reduce strain without reducing joy. Cooking adapted to you, not the other way around. Low-Friction Recipe Build (2:35 – 3:05) — Side by side, we'll assemble a stunning Italian Christmas feast. Gourmet, nourishing, and entirely achievable — even on a harder day. Communal Tasting & Wrap-Up (3:05 – 3:30) — We eat together. We reflect. We leave with something real: new tools, new confidence, and a table full of people who understand.

Featured workshop

Reclaiming Agency & Ageing Well.

An interactive culinary and psychosocial workshop that explores familiar food, practical kitchen adaptations and the confidence to keep doing what you enjoy.Designed for older adults, carers, allied-health professionals and organisations interested in meaningful, practical wellbeing support.

Book with Silver Wellbeing

Events hosted by Siew.

Workshops & demonstrations

Book directly with Silver Wellbeing for Siew-led cooking demonstrations, practical food activities and shared learning experiences.Register your interest

Programs for organisations

Enquire directly with Siew about tailored workshops, demonstrations and collaborative programs for aged-care providers, community groups and learning organisations.Enquire with us

Partner events

Book through a partner.

Mirco Speri

In collaboration with Mirco Speri at Sincero Restaurant and Bar, 283/285 Glenferrie Road, Malvern.More partnership and event details will be added as they are confirmed.

Volunteer with us

Share your time and skills.

Volunteer opportunities welcome tertiary students in Psychology, Dietetics and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as women in the local community who would like to contribute to welcoming, practical activities.Register your interest