87 Eley Road, Blackburn South VIC 3130

Melway ref: 61 H5

Telephone: 9808 2000

Fax: 9808 2453

Email:  info@theavenue.org.au

Website:  The Avenue

Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley offers a wide range of activities and programs. It is a welcoming community organisation that encourages community participation and personal development that leads to building stronger and more connected communities. 

Programs and services include: 

• Art and craft classes – crotchet and knitting, sewing, art groups, sculpture, sketching
• Childcare – occasional care, early learning and pre-kinder group
• Computer classes
• Further education classes – Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA), literacy improvement classes, classes for people with intellectual disabilities
• Games – canasta, Scrabble and mah-jong
• Health and exercise – yoga, line dancing, Pilates, keep fit, strength training, meditation
• Languages and writing – writers' groups, poetry group, ESL (English as a Secondary Language)
• Social groups – singalong
• Training café – open every Friday during school terms

7 Greenwood Street, Burwood VIC 3125
Melway ref: 61 E6
Telephone: 9888 0234
Email:  info@bennettswoodnh.org.au 
Website:  Bennettswood Neighbourhood House

Bennettswood Neighbourhood House offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for all ages. The House provides educational and social activities in arts and music, health and wellbeing, social and support groups and is a meeting place for the whole community.

Activities and services include:

• Art & Craft - Community Craft: Knitting for the Needy (volunteer your knitting & crochet skills), Painting & Drawing
• Cooking and community lunch
• Health & Wellbeing - Gentle Fitness, Strength Training, Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
• Music & Dance - Singing & Ukulele (day & evening), English Country Dancing
• Social activities - Mahjong, Abbey Girls Book Group, Street Library
• Support groups
• Technology Basics - computers, phones & tablets, Internet (one-on-one tuition)
• English Language for Migrants
• Various workshops 
• Venue hire - children's birthday parties, community groups

109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North VIC 3130
Melway ref: 48 K6
Telephone: 9878 6632
Email:  admin@blackburnnorthnh.org.au
Website:  Blackburn North Neighbourhood House

Blackburn North Neighbourhood House (formerly Koonung Cottage) offers educational programs, health and wellbeing activities, support groups, childcare, children’s programs and a meeting place for community groups. Its inclusive environment welcomes people from all walks of life who come along to participate, feel a sense of belonging and to create a strong local community. 
  
Programs and services include:

• Art and craft classes – craft, sewing, oil and acrylic painting, sketching, watercolours
• Childcare, playgroups, grandparents playgroup
• Discussion groups – daytime book clubs
• Health and wellbeing – exercise to music 40+, strength training, yoga
• Hobby groups – woodturning, mahjong
• Interest groups –  Koonung Woodturners Guild
• Technology – one on one assistance with smartphone and laptop
• Workshops – various workshops to try something new
• Community groups
• Room hire

47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South VIC 3128
Telephone: 9898 8270
Fax: 9897 1893
Email:  info@bhsnh.org.au
Website:  Box Hill South Neighbourhood House

Box Hill South Neighbourhood House is committed to providing a friendly environment where people can come to develop their interests and skills, form new friendships and participate in their local community. Classes and activities are held during the day, evening and weekends. 
  
Programs and services include:

• Painting, artist, drawing and craft groups
• Individual computer classes
• Workshops such as 'How to buy and sell on eBay', digital cameras, mobile phones and personal development classes
• Community lunches
• English as a second language and Italian language classes
• Friday playgroup, mums and babies groups, German playgroup and Japanese children's activities group
• Interest groups such as cards, writing, gardening and book club
• Health and wellbeing classes including belly dancing, exercising with weights, yoga, slow walkers group and pilates
• Room hire

1 Church Street, Burwood VIC 3125

Melway ref: 60 H6

Telephone: 9808 6292

Fax: 9888 9294

Email:  burwoodn@bigpond.net.au

Website:  Burwood Neighbourhood House

Burwood Neighbourhood House is situated on the borders of three municipalities – Whitehorse, Boroondara and Monash – and offers friendship, learning, socialising, encouragement and support for all ages. The house’s large backyard, cubby, bike track and play equipment are a drawcard for playgroups. 

Programs and services include: 

• Computer classes - beginners, Excel, MYOB/Quickbooks, internet training 
• Mother's groups, playgroups, Japanese playgroup
• International Country Adoption Playgroup
• Discussion groups – book club, lunches with guest speakers
• Health and wellbeing – meditation, pilates, strength training, tai chi, yoga, gentle exercise
• Interest groups – Scrabble, Burwood Girls 40s group
• Support groups – lone parents, weight loss group 
• Workshops – digital cameras, eBay, mobile phone training
• Community groups – Boroondara Toastmasters, Burwood Bulletin, community bus trips and monthly community roast lunches 
• Room hire for groups and children's parties 

31 Clota Avenue, Box Hill 3128

Telephone: 9899 0062

Email: admin@clotacottage.com.au 

Website: www.clotacottage.org.au

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 3pm

Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House is in Box Hill. We are a not-for-profit community organisation that provides opportunities and programs that bring people together to connect, share and learn.

We are committed to delivering affordable, quality courses that develop skills and provide pathways to employment, further study or volunteering. In addition, we offer a wide range of recreational and social activities.

Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House welcomes all members of the community and encourages you to become involved in a local activity, program, class or social group, either as a participant, facilitator or volunteer.

• Social programs and activities 
• Health and wellbeing 
• Adult education
• English classes
• Mandarin classes
• Computer classes
• Gentle exercise
• Tai Chi
• Community garden and kitchen
• Cooking classes
• Midday movies 
• Outings
• CHSP, My Aged Care Social Groups
• Chinese speaking social activities --中文社区活动
• Chinese Computer Group ---中文电脑学习小组
• Learn Local
• Community lunches
• Information sessions 
• Volunteering opportunities
• Be Connected 
• Room Hire
• and much more

57 Linda Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3129

Melway ref: 47 E5

Telephone: 9899 7660

Email:  info@kerrimuirhouse.org.au

Website:  Kerrimuir House



Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House is a place in the neighbourhood where men, women and children can meet, learn something new and share their skills. The house aims to provide a caring and friendly environment where the social, learning and other needs of the local community can be met in a flexible and affordable way. 

Programs and services include:

• Adult education
• Art and craft classes
• Computer and iPad classes
• Discussions groups – book club, light lunches and more
• Exercise classes
• Health and wellbeing
• Over 50s classes 
• Social groups - community lunches and outings
• Support/disability groups
• Room rental and party hire

Suite 8, Town Hall Hub

27 Bank Street VIC 3128

Melways ref: 47 D9

Telephone: 9285 4850

Fax: 9285 4853

Email:  info@louise.org.au

Website:  Louise



Louise Multicultural Community Centre is named after Saint Louise de Marillac, a Frenchwoman who worked with St Vincent de Paul providing aid and comfort to refugees in the 16th century in Paris.

Participants come from more than 20 different countries. The centre’s vision is to help and support migrants and refugees living in Melbourne by promoting cross-cultural communication through English teaching and other social activities. 

  

Programs and activities include: 

• English classes – beginners, intermediate and advanced
• Mandarin classes – beginners and intermediate
• Computer classes – basic and intermediate
• New Arrivals Multicultural Friendship Group
• Jasmine Dance Group
• Children's dance group
• Opera singing groups
• Healthy cooking club
• Emerging Professionals – Australian culture office training

19 Brunswick Road, Mitcham VIC 3132

Melway ref: 48 K9

Telephone: 9873 4587

Email:  info@mitchamcommunityhouse.org

Website:  Mitcham Community House

Approximately 1400 adults and children attend activities at the Mitcham Community House each week. The house aims to enhance the local community by offering quality affordable opportunities for learning, support, social interaction and personal growth in a warm and friendly environment. Activities are many, affordable and open to all members of the community. The office is open 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday during school terms. Activities are held during the day, evenings and some weekends. 

  

Programs and activities include: 

• Art and craft
• Health and wellbeing
• Personal development
• Fitness and recreation
• Cooking and community luncheons
• Computers
• Children's activities, playgroups, three-year-old group and childcare
• Auslan sign language
• English as a second language
• Volunteering opportunities at the house including: office, childcare, committee, fundraising, English as a second language support, gardening and more

1 Karobran Drive, Vermont South VIC 3133

Melway ref: 62 G7

Telephone: 9803 2335

Email:  info@vsnh.org.au

Website: vsnh.org.au

Vermont South Neighbourhood House offers a wide range of educational, recreational and social programs and activities for people of all ages and abilities, and from all walks of life. We also operate a social enterprise café and offer regular and casual room hire for the community.

Our hours are Monday to Friday: 9am - 3.30pm

The Community Cafe is open for food service Mondays to Fridays 9am-3pm, offering an affordable variety of delicious homestyle sweets and savouries, and a range of hot and cold beverages. 

We also have a catering service and provide on the job hospitality training to introduce people to working in this sector. 

As a Learn Local Organisation we offer a wide range of subsidised Adult Education courses in Technology, Adult Literacy & Numeracy and Vocational.

Leisure courses are also offered in Health, Fitness and Wellbeing, Art and Craft, Language, General Interest and Children's Activities.

Our Social Activities support building connections and include a Knitting Group, Tablemates, Walking Group, Talking Cafe and our monthly Community Lunches. 

Our classes encourage community-based learning and provide support in a friendly and welcoming environment. By participating in our courses, you can learn new things and have fun while building social connections and networks. 

Room hire is available on a regular or casual basis. The Function Room has a large capacity and is available for meetings, family gatherings and parties (except teenage and 21st Birthday parties). It is an ideal venue for children's birthday parties! 

Please visit our website vsnh.org.au or contact us on 9803 2335 for further information.