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  1. News and events
  2. Neighbourhood House Week

Neighbourhood House Week

Neighbourhood House Week is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1,000 neighbourhood houses make in local communities across Australia.

In 2022 it will take place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 May with the theme 'Building resilience by bringing people together'.

The theme recognises the important role neighbourhood houses will play in a post-lockdown environment, as Victoria aims to re-emerge and rebuild a harmonious and resilient community. After the lockdowns which saw so many people feeling vulnerable and isolated, as a sector, we look to rebuild those social connections that many people lost, building stronger and more resilient communities than ever before.

Neighbourhood Houses across the state are running fun events and activities during Neighbourhood House Week to celebrate our wonderful sector!

What is a Neighbourhood House?

Not quite sure what a Neighbourhood House is or what activities you can usually find at one? Find out.

Find a Neighbourhood House

Not sure where Neighbourhood Houses are in your area? There's over 400 locations across Victoria and each of them are unique and different. Find a Neighbourhood House near you.

Watch our launch event

We hosted a pre-launch event for Neighbourhood House Week, centered around the theme 'Building resilience by bringing people together'.

This conversation between our CEO Nicole Battle, Mental Health Parliamentary Secretary Steve Dimopoulos MP, social justice advocate Fiona Patten MP and Ending Loneliness Together Chair Dr Michelle Lim, covered the crippling impacts of loneliness in our communities, and the steps forward we need to take as a society - at all levels - to end loneliness.

Watch the launch

Events happening at Neighbourhood Houses

This is not an exhaustive list of activities taking place during Neighbourhood House Week. Find a Neighbourhood House near you and contact them directly to find out what they're doing.

Friday 6 May 

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the Neighbourhood House to confirm details.

9am-10.30am
Community Breakfast
Iramoo Community Centre - 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale
Community breakfast for all to come and enjoy.



Monday 9 May 2022

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the Neighbourhood House to confirm details.

6am-6.45am
Mash Up Womens Fitness Class
Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Come and try a free 45 minute fitness class combining low and high intensity training


8am-5pm
Family Scavenger Hunt
Chelsea Heights Community Centre - 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Ready, set, GO! Bring the whole family to Beazley Reserve, Chelsea Heights. Try to resolve the letter puzzle during the week. Cut off date for entries is Sunday 15th.


9.30am-10.15am
Come and Try Kids Dance Class - 3 to 5 year old
Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Charlesworth Walsh Dance Centre will run a free dance class for 3 to 5 year olds.


10am-12.15pm
Celebrating Neighbourhood Houses -Morning Tea
South Shepparton Community Centre - 11 Service Street, Shepparton
A morning tea to celebrate the benefits Neighbourhood Houses deliver to our local communities.


10am-12pm
Open Day and Pancake Breakfast
Crossenvale Community House - 28 Boothman Street, Echuca
Our community house will host a Open Day, free pancake breakfast for house members, you can grab a regular hot coffee or chocolate from our community coffee van for $4! Come meet our volunteers, sign up to be a house member, and/ or volunteer.


10am-12pm:
Come and Try Pottery and Free Coffee
Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre - 36 Sharland Road, Corio
Rosewall is celebrating Neighbourhood House Week 2022 with a free ‘come and try’ Pottery session. Get a taste of making beautiful handmade ceramic creations with an experienced tutor. Free barista coffee will be available all morning to all visitors too, thanks to the Café Skills students.


10am-1pm
Passata Making Workshop and Lunch
Watsonia Neighbourhood House - 47 Lambourn Road, Watsonia
Join us for a free, fun and interactive workshop making passata and sharing lunch to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week 2022. Spots are limited to 15, so bookings are essential.


10.30am-11.30am
Morning Melodies with Trish Simpson Music
Iramoo Community Centre - 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale
A fun morning with plenty of singing, cuppa and cake. Gather a group of friends to attend.


10.30am-12pm
Craft and Games Morning
Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre - 34 Oak Avenue, Doveton
Meet new people and enjoy morning tea together.


10.30am-12.30am
Rochester Community Garden Open Day
Rochester Community House - 23 Moore Street, Rochester
Gold Coin Devonshire Tea and explore the newly developed Rochester Community Garden, a partner project between Rochester Community House and Rotary Club of Rochester.


10.30am-12.30am
Morning Tea Games
Angliss Neighbourhood House - 2/11 Vipont Street, Footscray
An assortment of board games and bingo will be played followed by morning tea. Demonstrating resilience through enjoyable communal activities.


11.30am-12.30pm
Tai Chi
Jamieson Way Community Centre - 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook
Free gentle exercise classes with an experienced instructor. Bookings required, call 9395 3777.


11.30am-2.30pm
Dress up, Style up, Hat Party
Neighbourhood House Murchison - 23 Impey Street, Murchison 
$15.00 per person - 2 Course Lunch. Sponsored by Noble Monks Restaurant Shepparton. We are also super excited to partner with GV Libraries who have supported the attendance of our Guest Speaker; Betty Chetcuti who has published My Vegan Cookbook. Join us for this inspirational conversation. Bookings essential by emailing [email protected]or call 5826 2373.

12pm-1.30pm
Souper Lunch
Quambatook Community Resource Centre - 8 Guthrie Street, Quambatook
Casual catch-up over soup and a roll for lunch


4pm-5.30pm
Swivel Mania Club
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Kids Catch up, for 7-13 years.



Tuesday 10 May 2022

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the Neighbourhood House to confirm details.

8.30am-3pm
Celebrating Neighbourhood Houses & Volunteers at Glen Park Community Centre
Glen Park Community Centre - 30 Glen Park Road, Bayswater North
We will be asking our visitors "Why do you love Neighbourhood Houses" and also asking our visitors to write thank you notes to our wonderful volunteers in celebration of National Volunteer Week.


9.15am-10am
Yoga
Jamieson Way Community Centre - 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook
Free gentle exercise class for the mind, body and soul. Bookings required, call 9395 3777.


9.15am-11.15am
Come and Try Kids Dance Class - 3 to 5 year old
Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Come and join local parents with their children to a free interactive playgroup session which includes a Teddy Bears Picnic.


9.30am-11am
Playgroup 
West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House - 23 Beamish Street, West Warrnambool
Free play group for toddlers aged 0-5. Face painting, art and craft, cooking decorating, morning tea.


9.30am-10.30pm
Soundbath for Relaxation
Rainbow Learning Group & Neighbourhood House - 9 Eddy Street, Rainbow
Come and join us for a relaxing soundbath via YouTube on our big TV. Please bring a mat, blanket and pillow. It's FREE


10am-11.30am
Green Homes
Eynesbury Discovery Centre - 479 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury  
Did you know that the majority of your household waste comes from the kitchen and your cleaning products? The good news is there’s many ways you can reduce your carbon footprint in these areas. This workshop, presented by Miree from Green Earth Consulting, breaks down a series of simple swaps that you can make to reduce waste in your kitchen and bathroom. Miree will show you how to turn everyday household items into inexpensive cleaning products that are safe and natural. You will explore DIY recipes towards zero waste living, food waste reduction and lots more! You will be amazed at how easy it is to ‘green’ your home!


10am-4pm
Pop-up Craft & Book Sale
Heyfield Community Resource Centre - 3-5 George Street, Heyfield
Browse a huge display of locally made crafts, children's toys, gifts and more. Grab a bargain at our monster book sale!


10am-12pm
High Tea to Celebrate Neighbourhood House Week
Balla Balla Community Centre - 65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East
The event will be focused on good health, both physical and mental health. We will have input from all our health and well-being classes. There will be games, fun and laughter with high tea to finish off the event.


10.30am-12pm
Morning Tea
Woodend Neighbourhood House - 47 Forest Street, Woodend
Come and join us for a delicious morning tea as we reflect and celebrate how Neighbourhood Houses bring people together.


11am-1pm
Multicultural Potluck Celebration
Manna Gum Community House - 33 Station Road, Foster
Come and join us at the Manna Gum Lounge to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week and cultural diversity in Corner Inlet. Experience food from other cultures made by local volunteers. Free event, food provided and hot beverages available by donation through the Lounge.


11am-12pm
Art
Rainbow Learning Group & Neighbourhood House - 9 Eddy Street, Rainbow
Come along and make a piece of your own art


11am-2pm
Official Opening of Chiltern Neighbourhood House
Chiltern Neighbourhood House - 11 Main Street, Chiltern
Due to Covid delays, we are finally able to extend a warm invitation to our community and all who have supported us to the official opening of the Chiltern Neighbourhood House. Groups will be showcasing their projects, the kitchen will be supplying yummy treats and our Men's Shed will be hosting the sausage sizzle.


11.30am-1.30pm
Coffee, Cake and Pilates
Highett Neighbourhood Community House - 2 Livingston Street, Highett
Free coffee and cakes followed by a gree Pilates class.


11.30am-2pm
Over 50’s Social Group
Attwood House Community Centre - 202 Erinbank Cres, Attwood
Our Over 50’s group meets twice a month and holds a variety of social activities and events including day trips and guest speakers. If you are looking to be connected, develop new friendships, enjoy good company and have a great time you are welcome to join our over 50s Social Group.


11.30am-1.30pm
Cupcake decorating with Julie from Cakes - Sweets in bloom
Iramoo Community Centre - 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale
Come and learn how to decorate your cupcakes like a professional.


12.30pm-1.30pm
Community Lunch on Tour!
Castlemaine Community House - 60 Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek
We're taking our Community Lunch on Tour! During Neighbourhood House Week 2022 we're launching our Community Lunch on Tour, starting at the Campbell's Creek Community Centre on Tuesday 10th May. This fabulous 2 course meal (main and dessert) has a suggested donation of $7, and is free for kids 12 years and under. Usually Community Lunch is vegetarian, but we're changing things up a little while out on tour, and will be including a meat dish on the menu. Community Lunch on Tour is a great way to try out Community Lunch, as we come to you, where you are! Come along to meet our Community House staff and volunteers, learn about what we do at the Community House. And tell us what you want your Community House to be doing for you!


1pm-2pm
Making Your Budget Work For You
Melton South Community Centre - 41 Exford Road, Melton South
With the cost of living increasing , the need to control your finances is so important. No need to pay for expensive budgeting services. This session aims to remove stress and build your financial fitness by taking control of of your finances. This proven system makes sure you always have money where and when you need it. The knowledge you gain will give you the confidence and control you need. A free calculator and afternoon tea included. Please call all the centre on 9747 8576 to book.


1.30pm-2.30pm
Cuppa and Chat
Rainbow Learning Group & Neighbourhood House - 9 Eddy Street, Rainbow
Come and join us for a cuppa and chat with afternoon tea. Just a general chat about life and what's been happening.


2pm-3.30pm
Messy Play for Kids
Stevenson House - 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs
Join us as we welcome you and your little ones to enjoy a free afternoon of messy play that’s sure to bring out the joy in your child’s face. Using the provided materials you can assist your child to draw on their creativity skills whilst improving their fine motor skills. Suitable for pre-school children. Parent/carer supervision is required. Please bring along your own afternoon tea and art smock. 


3.45pm-4.30pm
Yoga for Primary Aged Children
Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Come and enjoy a free yoga for primary aged children with Carla from Kindness Warriors.


4.30pm-5.15pm
Self-Defence Workshop
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Intro workshop to self-defence for 16+ years


5.30pm-6.30pm
Yoga Class
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Yoga classes for all ages and skills


7pm-9pm
Art Class - Sip and Paint
Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Come into our centre and we’ll get the party started – with a glass of bubbles or wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other! All you need to do is sit back and have fun while our talented artist Michelle guides you step-by-step in creating a beach themed art work.



Wednesday 11 May 2022

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the Neighbourhood House to confirm details.

9.30am-11am
Free playgroup
Chelsea Heights Community Centre - 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Join us for a fun morning of movement and music session with all your favourite songs. Free for all families. All welcome!


10am-12pm
Calligraphy Class
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Calligraphy classes for all ages and skill levels


10am-11am
Get your garden ready for Winter- presented by Bunnings
Stevenson House - 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs
Whether you fancy yourself a gardening guru or have never picked up a garden trowel, join us for your chance to speak directly to experts from Bunnings Warehouse! This workshop will provide you with insider knowledge on how to successfully prepare your garden for winter. Learn about When is the best time to plant new plants How to prune your plants for the winter months How to keep your garden healthy throughout winter What vegetables are best to plant and loads more You will have the opportunity to ask the gardening experts from Bunnings all of your burning winter gardening questions. Join us and meet other local gardeners whilst sharing the provided morning tea.


10am-12pm
Open Gate at the Garden
Chelsea Heights Community Centre - 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Our community garden will be open to the public for a quick tour. Followed by tea and coffee at the Centre.


10am-12pm
Tech Cafe
Chelsea Heights Community Centre - 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Grab a cuppa, have a chat and learn skills to improve your confidence with technology. Bring along your device! Free. All welcome.


10am-11.30am
Good Neighbour Competition (& Morning Tea)
Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre - 52-54 Derwent Drive, Long Gully
Entries are now open for our 2nd annual Good Neighbour Competition. Entries close on 4th May. We are encouraging people to tell us about their great neighbours and win! Your neighbour does not have to be living next door to you or even in the same suburb - tell us about someone who is neighbourly to you! Enter online at or call into LGNC to complete a form. Winners will be announced at a Neighbourhood House Week Morning Tea. For catering purposes, people will need to book into the morning tea, so we encourage everyone to RSVP as soon as possible by phoning 5442 1165 or email [email protected]


10am-12pm
Open House Celebration
Leopold Community & Learning Centre - Level 1, 31-39 Kensington Road, Leopold
We will swing open wide our doors to showcase groups and activities that are on offer to the community. The Chatty Café will be in operation and ‘Possums on the Porch’ a modern country ballads and folk music band will be performing during this time to create a welcoming celebratory atmosphere.


10am
Mosaics
West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House - Hyland Street, Warrnambool
2 day Mosaic workshop. All materials supplied Morning Tea provided Cost: $10


10.30am-2pm
Al Emaan Seniors Arabic speaking group
Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre - 34 Oak Avenue, Doveton
Join in with this friendly group and see what it’s all about, morning tea provided.


10.30am-11.30am
Pilates for Adults
Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Start your morning with a free pilates, stretch and tone class.


10.30am-11.30am
Chatty Wednesdays - Celebrating Neighbourhood Houses
Ballarat East Neighbourhood House - 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East
Join the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House team for a free cuppa and a chat to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week. Learn about the four Neighbourhood Houses in Ballarat and all the great activities and classes on offer.


10.30am-1pm
Bus Trip "Get to know your Neighbourhood"
Charlton Neighbourhood House - 30-34 High Street, Charlton
Bus Tour of Charlton with local historian and Charlton Forum Secretary Carolyn Olive. A mix of history, landmarks, and upcoming developments and projects. Followed by a light lunch.
 


11am-12pm
Art Therapy
Oakgrove Community Centre - 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South
Art therapy focusing on women's mental health and general wellbeing.


11.15am-1.45pm
Neighbourhood House Week Lunch and Yoga
Hampton Community Centre - 14 Willis Street, Hampton
Free Coffee and Lunch followed by Free Seated Yoga.


11.30am-12pm
Laughter yoga
Williamstown Community and Education Centre - 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown
Free laughter yoga session that can be beneficial on a physical, mental and emotional level. No need to book. Everyone welcome. Contact Williamstown Community and Education Centre for more information on 9397 6168.


1pm
Home is Where the Art Is - Lets Get Neighbourly Project
West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House - Hyland Street - Pop Up, Warrnambool
Come and find out how you can get involved a neighbourhood art project and meet new neighbours in West Warrnambool. Have a go at 3D chalk drawing with local artist Jimmi Buscome and enjoy some afternoon tea.


1pm-3pm
"Space and Time" Declutter your Life
Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House - 113 Melon Street, Braybrook
Julie Cliff at Space and Time helps people live far less stressful lives by coaching to declutter and get organised at home. "Declutter Your Life" is a fun, interactive session full of practical tips and you will leave the workshop with a clear plan to get you on your decluttering journey. Registration phone 9317 5610 or [email protected] Bookings are essential and limited.


1pm-3pm
Come and explore your artistic side
Belvedere Community Centre - 36 Belvedere Rd, Seaford
Come and join the amazing Nic and paint or draw, have fun and enjoy the company of others. Beginners welcome! Bring your own supplies or use ours.


1.30pm-2.30pm
Chatty Cafe Afternoon Tea
Rosanna Fire Station Community House - 232 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna
You are invited to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week by joining us for afternoon tea at our Chatty Cafe. Have a chat and a cuppa and connect with others from the local community. You will also be able to find out more about our programs and services offered here at your local Neighbourhood House.


2pm-3pm
Afternoon High Tea
Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre - 260 Booran Road, Ormond
Join GEALC's staff and volunteers to celebrate Neigbourhood House Week at out Afternoon High Tea! This is an opportunity to bring everyone together and share stories from the past two years!


4pm-5.30pm
Demet Divaroren Writing Workshop
Springside Children's and Community Centre - 25 Becca Way, Caroline Springs
We are pleased to be welcoming renowned author Demet Divaroren for an exclusive writing workshop for budding authors and writing enthusiasts. Throughout this workshop you’ll have the chance to learn about how to write compelling non-fiction stories by finding and owning your writing voice by writing from personal experience. Demet was born in Adana, Turkey and migrated to Australia with her family when she was six months old. She is the author of Living on Hope Street which won the 2018 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards Prize for Writing for Young Adults and was shortlisted for a 2018 Prime Minister’s Literary Award. Demet is the co-editor of Growing up Muslim in Australia anthology and appears as panellist, guest speaker and workshop leader at literary festivals, universities and schools across Melbourne.


4pm-5pm
Art Class for Primary Aged Children

Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Come and join a free Art Class for Primary Aged Children with our talented artist, Kylie.


5pm-6pm
Meditation and Tea
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Come on down to slow own, meditate and have a chat!


6.15pm-7pm
Fitness Class for Women
Aspendale Gardens Community Service - 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens
Come and join a free fitness class with Lucy who will take you through low and high intensity training.


7pm-9pm
Sewing and Tailoring Workshop
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Sewing and Tailoring class, open to all ages and skill levels



Thursday 12 May 2022

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the Neighbourhood House to confirm details.

9.30am-10.30am
Come & Try - Yoga
Noble Park Community Centre - Memorial Drive, Noble Park
Try our relaxing weekly yoga class for free!


9.30am-10.30am
Stretch & Tone
Belvedere Community Centre - 36 Belvedere Rd, Seaford
Start your day with a free Pilates class! Release your stress, strengthen and tone, a perfect way to start your day. BYO fitness mat or towel.


10am-2.30pm
Express Yourself With Art & Conversation
Tubbut Neighbourhood House - 213A Bonang Road, Bonang
We will be offering a variety of craft activities such as Silk Painting, Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Slumped Jewelry making and will also be brain storming for our up and coming Re claim the Void Weaving Workshops.


10am-11.30am
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Vermont South Learning Centre - 1 Karobran Dr, Vermont South
Connecting with each other over Morning Tea while raising money for a worthy cause.
 


10am-11.30am
High Tea at the Shire Hall
Rochester Community House - 43 Mackay Street, Rochester
Come along and join us for a High Tea in the Historic Shire Hall. Our Community Kitchen program "Kitchen Kapers" will showcase their skills, preparing yummy goods for a high tea. Gold Coin Donation. Booking essential for catering.


10.30am-11.15am
50's Strength Training
Belvedere Community Centre - 36 Belvedere Rd, Seaford
Come and try our free Pilates based class. Strengthen, tone and improve your flexibility with gentle core exercises aimed at over 50's. BYO fitness mat or towel and light hand weights if you have them.
 


10.30am-11.30am
Teddy Bears Picnic
Cheltenham Community Centre - 8 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham
A fun filled hour with dance, music, games, activities and your very own picnic with your favourite teddy bear so don't forget to bring your bear with you!


10am-1.30pm
Coffee & Create: Paint a Pot
Quambatook Community Resource Centre - 2 Olive Street, Quambatook
Women's 5 Ways to Wellbeing Event. Come together under the guidance of Dandy Lion Studio to paint a pot and share a coffee and lunch.


10.30am-12pm
Meet Your Neighbours morning tea
Heyfield Community Resource Centre - 3-5 George Street, Heyfield
Join the HCRC team and Heyfield locals for morning tea and get to know your neighbours.


10.30am-11.30am
Morning tea
Wycheproof Community Resource Centre - 280 Broadway, Wycheproof
Tour the resource centre, meet our very friendly staff, learn more about Neighbourhood House programs, or just by to celebrate the wonderful work we continue to achieve as a community.


11.30am-1.30pm
Rochester Mens Shed Open Day & BBQ
Rochester Mens Shed - 1 Pascoe Street, Rochester
The Rochester Mens Shed is inviting prospective new members to come along and check out the shed. Have a BBQ and see what happens at the shed.


12pm-1.30pm
Souper Lunch
Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House - 90 Canadian Bay road, Mount Eliza
Join together to enjoy some homemade soup and bread roll and celebrate being able to be together again.


12pm-1pm
Community Lunch
The Basin Community House - 21 Liverpool Road, The Basin
Catered by our award winning hospitality students from Tasty Az. We look forward to reconnecting with our Community and our House Family after a couple of isolating years. Places are limited so please RSVP by 6 May 9761 0209 or [email protected] 


1pm-2pm
Walking Basketball
Jamieson Way Community Centre - 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook
Play a fun game of walking basketball. Bookings required, call 9395 3777.


1pm-3pm
Beginners Resin Art
West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House - Hyland Street - Pop Up, Warrnambool
A beginners workshop in the art of resin. Afternoon Tea Cost: $5.


1pm-3pm
Macrame Workshop
Botanica Springs Children's and Community Centre - 249 Clarkes Road Brookfield, Melton
Learn the basics to make a Macrame Wall hanging to hold a plant.


1pm-3pm
The Magic of Music
Sandybeach Centre - 2 Sims Street, Sandringham
Free interactive music program. Includes afternoon tea. Sandybeach want to share their wonderful music program and the benefits of music with the community.


1.30pm-3.30pm
Family Fun Day - Messy play in the Garden
Greenhills Neighbourhood House - 2 Community Drive, Greensborough
Bring your little ones for some messy, nature play in our Garden. There will be recycled craft, stories, sensory play and more.


5.30pm-7.30pm
Pizza Games Night
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Come on down to play some board games, have some pizza and snacks and have a chat with your neighbours!


7pm-9pm
Ballroom Dancing with Mark & Marika
Iramoo Community Centre - 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale
Join Mark and Marika as they show you how to ballroom dance. No partner is required. 7pm-8pm Beginners, 8pm-9pm Advanced.



Friday 13 May 2022

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the Neighbourhood House to confirm details.

10am-12pm
Women's Car Maintenance Workshop
Orwil Street Community House - 3-11 Rosella St, Frankston
Workshop for Women teaching them how to look after their cars.


10am-2pm
Moving Feast Celebrating Neighbourhood House Week
Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre - 52-54 Derwent Drive, Long Gully
In conjunction with Regional Victorians of Colour and Mother Tongue Stories plus others we will have: - 10 am – Multicultural Story time in partnership with Mother Tongue Stories (in Karen -English) - 11 am – Weaving workshops with Pawmosha and Diäär Kuo , Karen and Dinka CREATIVE AND CULTURAL WOMEN’S BUSINESSES. - 12 pm- 2pm Multicultural Feast of Stories – lunch


10am-11am
How to Live Longer at Home
Stevenson House - 46 City Vista Court, Fraser Rise
Get information on how to live at home longer, with advice on local service providers. Enjoy a morning tea.


10am-11.30am
Rowville Chatty Café Launch
Rowville Community Learning Centre - 40 Fulham Road, Rowville
We have joined a growing global community of Chatty Cafés. The Chatty Café Scheme currently runs in six countries and believes, as we do, that having a chat over a cuppa can brighten your day! Join us on 13 May between 10:00 and 11:30 for the launch of the first Chatty Café in Rowville. It will be a lovely Friday morning filled with delicious morning tea, fantastic company and lots to chat about. The founder of Chatty Café Australia, Glenys Reid, will be joining us for the occasion.


10.30am-11.30am
Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council
Tayors Hill House - 121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill
We’re celebrating Neighbourhood House week and raising money for Cancer Council and you’re invited! Join us as we fill the kettles and bust out the morning tea treats to raise important funds for people impacted by cancer. 1 in 2 Australians are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. Community events like The Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea help to bring us one step closer to a cancer free future. Bookings required.


10.30am-12pm
Morning Tea
Mitcham Community House - 19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham
Morning tea to celebrate Neighbourhood House week and reconnect with our local community.


10.30am-12pm
Chatty Cafe morning tea 
Yarrunga Community Centre - 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills
Join the Chatty Cafe for morning tea and share your reflections on what Yarrunga means to you, and share your stories of how the centre has improved your life, wellbeing and friendship connections


11am-12pm
Learn how to crochet a granny square
Iramoo Community Centre - 84 Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale
Come and learn how to crochet a granny square.


11.30am-1.30pm
One Billion Stars Celebration
Chelsea Heights Community Centre - 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights
Longbeach Place, Aspendale Gardens Community Services and Chelsea Heights Community Centre celebrate together the One Billion Stars Project. Our local communities of weavers are invited to get together around a morning tea. Bronwyn Currie, Kingston's Woman of the year 2022 and co-founder of March4Justice will be our guest speaker and talk about her engagement and ways we can prevent violence against women.


1pm
Games Afternoon
Community Facilities Bellview Estate, Waygara Street, Doveton
Enjoy a friendly bingo afternoon, $2 donation.


12pm-2pm
Grow and Give: Tea Bar and Body Scrubs
Greenhills Neighbourhood House - 2 Community Drive, Greensborough
Join us for some fun making natural beauty products (body scrubs) and learning about what herbs make delicious tea.


12pm-1.30pm
Friday Talks
Heyfield Community Resource Centre - 3-5 George Street, Heyfield
Enjoy a 2-course meal while listening to yarns about growing up in Heyfield after World War 2 with Gerald Molphy.


12pm-1.30pm
Men's Shed Lunch
Quambatook Community Resource Centre - Guthrie Street, Quambatook
Roast Roll Lunch and chat at the Shed


3pm-6.30pm
Open Day and Falafel Off
Carlton Neighborhood Learning Centre - 20 Princes St, Carlton
Open Day Event at CNLC. We will be holding a Falafel Off! Participants can enter their homemade falafel and/or hummus to win a trophy - judged by a celebrity chef and special guests. Other event activities include a Global Fashion Parade, art exhibition, henna art, food, and music.


5pm-6pm
Neighbourhood House Week Get-together
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Catch up with your neighbours, everyone welcome!


5.30pm-8pm
Selanda Community Hib Open Evening
Selandar Community Hub - 7 - 9 Selandra Blvd, Clyde North
Come and check out what is happening at your local Hub. Meet and mingle with local residents. Free sausage sizzle and kids’ activities.



Saturday 14 May 2022

Dates and times subject to change. Please contact the Neighbourhood House to confirm details.

9am-10am
Zumba Class
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House - 37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Zumba Classes, for ages 16+ and all skill levels


10am-1pm
Open Day
Cranbourne Community House - 49 Valepark Crescent, Cranbourne
Open day with free activities for the whole family. Princess characters, face painting, animal farm, sausage sizzle, drinks, snacks, fun kids activities and demonstrations.


11am-2pm
Cook and Connect Open Day & Cooking Demonstration
Orana Neighbourhood House - 62 Coleman Road, Wantirna South
Come along to an entertaining cooking demonstration with our resident chef, Oddie & enjoy delicious tasters during the session. While you are here take a tour of our House. Lots of door prizes & give-aways on the day. Bookings essential ph: 9801 1895.


2pm-4pm
Promisetown Picnic

Thomastown Neighbourhood House - 54 Main St, Thomastown
Shine a light on Thomastown at the Promisetown Picnic and Markets (2pm - 6pm @ TRAC), followed by the Walking Thomastown night -time light up adventure walk (6pm- 9.30pm @ Main St Recreation Reserve)! The Promisetown Picnic is a family fun day featuring markets, magic shows, kids craft activities, Vietnamese Dancers, drumming workshops and Food Trucks! This community event will also feature special performances by Thomastown West Primary School and Thomastown Primary School. Bring a picnic, make a wand and join our ‘Fireflies and Fairies’ parade at 5.30pm to help launch this year’s WALKING THOMASTOWN! The Promisetown Picnics are presented by Thomastown Neighbourhood House and supported by the City of Whittlesea Community Events Funding Program & Community Recovery Fund.

Published: 7th March, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Petro T

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