Melton City Council is celebrating Neighbourhood House Week (NHW) from 13-18 May! NHW, an initiative of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1,000 Neighbourhood Houses make in local communities across Australia.
In the City of Melton alone, 8 neighbourhood houses operate alongside our other community centre locations, bringing people together to connect, learn and contribute to our local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.
Join us to celebrate at any number of our free workshops and activities across the week. Bookings are required.
Monday 13 May
Super Science Kids Workshop
Across 50 minutes, your child will explore how chemicals can change as they participate in a range of activities including bubbles filled with dry ice fog, fizz rocket launching and experiment with gasses, pressure and irreversible changes, make polymer chains and trap gasses from acid/base reactions.
Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
- WHERE: Hillside
- TIME: 4pm OR 5pm
- COST: Free
- BOOK
Tuesday 14 May
Hand Building Pottery for Beginners – BOOKED OUT
Learn how to make your very own platter using the slab building and coiling pottery techniques before ending the program by decorating your creations ready for firing.
Suitable for people aged 18 years and over.
- WHERE: Eynesbury
- TIME: 4pm – 6pm
- COST: Free
- BOOK
Wednesday 15 May
Pet Portrait Workshop
Over a 2-hour period, our expert artist will show you how to create a rough sketch before using acrylic paint to bring your pet to life on Canvas.
Suitable for people aged 18 years and over.
- WHERE: Taylors Hill
- TIME: 10am – 12pm
- COST: Free ($20 refundable booking fee)
- BOOK
Elder Rights Workshop
Presented by qualified professionals from Elders Rights Advocacy, this free community information session will provide information and guidance on accessing aged care, your rights in aged care and advocates and volunteers who can assist you.
- WHERE: Melton South
- TIME: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
- COST: Free
- BOOK
Thursday 16 May
Bonsai for Beginners
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be shown how to stunt a tree’s growth by skilfully pruning the branches and roots. You will learn how to select your outdoor tree and pot before discovering wiring, repotting an pruning techniques.
Suitable for people aged 18 years and over.
- WHERE: Fraser Rise
- TIME: 10am – 12pm
- COST: Free ($20 refundable booking fee)
- BOOK
Friday 17 May
DIY Herb Bowl Workshop – BOOKED OUT
Join Bunnings Warehouse for this DIY workshop where you’ll be shown how to create your very own herb bowl. You’ll not only discover which herbs thrive together harmoniously in a single bowl, you’ll in turn create a visually stunning display for your home.
Suitable for people aged 18 years and over.
- WHERE: Caroline Springs
- TIME: 11am – 12pm
- COST: Free
- BOOK
Zero Food Waste Cooking Workshop
This interactive cooking experience led by Open Table, will teach you practical tips and tricks to minimise food waste. Come along to watch a demonstration on how to transform ordinary vegetables into an irresistible, rich, and flavourful Shakshuka.
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over. Children aged 16 years and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian for the duration of the workshop.
- WHERE: Taylors Hill
- TIME: 4.30pm – 6pm
- COST: Free ($20 refundable booking fee)
- BOOK
Restorative Yoga & Candle Making Workshop – BOOKED OUT
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a blissful journey of relaxation and renewal. Our workshop is designed to help you unwind, recharge, and reconnect with your inner peace through DIY candle making and gentle yoga practices.
Suitable for people aged 18 years and over.
- WHERE: Caroline Springs
- TIME: 6.30pm – 8pm
- COST: Free
- BOOK
Saturday 18 May
Safe Food Handling – Accredited Training for Young People
If you’re aged between 16-25 years, boost your employability in the hospitality industry by participating in this free Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety course. In this course you will learn how to safely handle, prepare and store food to avoid contamination and food-borne illnesses in order to prepare you for work in restaurants, catering, cafes and other food-related roles.
Suitable for people aged 16-25 years.
- WHERE: Taylors Hill
- TIME: 9.30am – 3.30pm
- COST: Free ($20 refundable booking fee)
- BOOK