Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across the City of Melton are celebrating Neighbourhood House Week 2022 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.
Lockdowns have left many people feeling vulnerable and isolated, our Neighbourhood Houses and Community centres are working to rebuild those social connections that many people lost in order to build stronger and more resilient communities than ever before.
Activities available during Neighbourhood House week will offer opportunities for community to connect, learn, have fun and try something new.
All available programs are listed below, you can also browse them HERE via our website or HERE via PDF.
MONDAY 9 MAY
Soy Candle Making Workshop – SOLD OUT
Learn how to prepare, make and pour your own soy candles using eco-friendly natural ingredients in this exciting workshop delivered by The Handmakers Factory.
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 11am – 12.30pm
TUESDAY 10 MAY
Green Homes
Presented by Green Earth Consulting find out about simple swaps you can make to reduce waste in your kitchen and bathroom. Turn everyday household items into inexpensive cleaning products that are safe and natural.
- Location: Eynesbury
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Click HERE to book
Making Your Budget Work For You
With the cost of living increasing, the need to control your finances is so important. Learn how to remove stress and build you financial fitness by taking control of your finances.
- Location: Melton South
- Time: 1pm – 2pm
- Click HERE for more info
- Bookings: Phone Melton South Community Centre p. 9747 8576
Messy Play for Kids – SOLD OUT
Enjoy a fun afternoon of messy play with your pre-school children. Bring along your own afternoon tea and art smock.
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
Native Floral Canvas Art – SOLD OUT
Be expertly guided by our experienced artist Lisa to paint a stunning protea on canvas. At the end of the class, you’ll have a completed masterpiece on canvas to take home!
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
WEDNESDAY 11 MAY
Bunnings Presents – Get Your Garden Ready For Winter
Join the experts from Bunnings Warehouse to get all the insider knowledge on how to successfully prepare your garden for winter.
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 10am – 11am
- Click HERE to book
Chair Yoga & Meditation
Open to all abilities and fitness levels enjoy an afternoon of gentle moves, stretching and mindful relaxation in an easy seated position.
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 1pm – 1:50pm
- Click HERE to book
Demet Divaroren Writing Workshop
Learn from renowned author Demet Divaroren about how to craft compelling non-fiction stories by finding and owning your writing voice.
- Location: Caroline Springs
- Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
- Click HERE to book
THURSDAY 12 MAY
Create Your Own Macrame Plant Holder – SOLD OUT
Macrame’ is an artform that uses knots to create different kinds of textiles. In this small group setting you will learn some basics and take home a small plant wall hanging.
- Location: Brookfield
- Time: 1pm – 3pm
FRIDAY 13 MAY
How To Live At Home For Longer
Learn how to access government funding to help you stay living at home for longer and the types of support services that are offered in the local community. Delivered by LaTrobe Community Health Services.
- Location: Fraser Rise
- Time: 10am – 11am
- Click HERE to book
Line Dancing
Learn all the current line dancing moves while enjoying a fun, safe and effective workout.
- Location: Hillside
- Time: 10am – 1pm
- Click HERE to book
Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea – SOLD OUT
Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a cuppa and something to eat while connecting with other local people and supporting a great cause. All funds from the day will be donated to Cancer Council Australia.
- Location: Taylors Hill
- Time: 10.30am – 11.30am