We are celebrating Neighbourhood House Week!
Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across the City of Melton are celebrating Neighbourhood House Week from 8 -14 May 2023 with an exciting range of free activities.
Neighbourhood House Week is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1,000 neighbourhood houses make in local communities across Australia. This year’s theme is ‘Locals connecting Locals’.
Activities available during Neighbourhood House week will offer opportunities for community to connect, learn, have fun, and try something new.
Available programs are listed below with more coming soon so be sure to keep a look out!
MONDAY 8 MAY
Cooking Class for Adults – SOLD OUT
Join this fun and interactive cooking program as part of Neighbourhood House week and get cooking with other locals as a group.
- Location: Fraser Rise
- Time: 10.30am – 12pm
- Click HERE to book
TUESDAY 9 MAY
Managing Money a Workshop for Women
Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House is hosting this free workshop for women and learn all about budgets, financial questions and more!
- Location: Melton
- Time: 12.30pm – 2pm
- Call 8746 1000 to book a spot
Paint your own Watercolour Greeting Card – SOLD OUT
During this free workshop you will be expertly supported by local artist, Lisa, to create your own watercolour greeting card.
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
- Click HERE to book
Kids Stick Art
Bring along your little ones for a free, fun afternoon of playing with icy pole sticks to create several craft items and meet other local children.
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 2pm – 3pm
- Click HERE to book
Tim Credible Magic & Bubble Show – SOLD OUT
Enjoy 90 minutes of guaranteed laughs, magic and entertainment delivered by the always popular Tim Credible!
- Location: Eynesbury
- Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
- Click HERE to book
WEDNESDAY 10 MAY
Mobility Safety Scooter Information Session
If you are thinking of purchasing a mobility scooter, or already have one and want to build your skills and increase your confidence, then this workshop is for you!
- Location: Melton South
- Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
- Click HERE to book
Hillside Open House
Come along to see your local Neighbourhood House, hear what programs we offer and meet the staff. There will be children’s craft activities and also a free sausage sizzle.
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
- Click HERE to book
BEE-Tackular Workshop
Come along and learn the ancient craft of melting bees wax to create your very own wraps.
- Location: Harkness
- Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
- Click HERE to book
THURSDAY 11 MAY
Managing Money a Workshop for Retired Women
Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House is hosting this free workshop for retired women and learn all about budgets, money saving, scammers and more!
- Location: Melton
- Time: 12.30pm – 2pm
- Call 8746 1000 to book a spot
Hillside Singing
Come along to this fun and interactive singing session where you can also meet some others from your local neighbourhood.
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
- Click HERE to book
FRIDAY 12 MAY
Home Maintenance Workshop
Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House is hosting this free workshop and learn how to fix a leaking tap, use basic tools and how to do other repairs around the home. Places are filling fast.
- Location: Melton
- Time: 10.30am – 12pm
- Call 8746 1000 to book a spot
Family Art Night – Paint a Personalised Tote Bag – SOLD OUT
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids on a Friday night then join us at our free family art night where you and the kids will get to hand paint your own tote bag.
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 5pm – 6.30pm
- Click HERE to book