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, support groups and a meeting place for the community. 
  
Activities and services include:

• Art & Craft - Community Craft, Painting & Drawing, Sewing & Dressmaking, Felting, Teddy Bear making (machine sew), Balloonology
• Asian Cooking
• Community Lunch (Fridays)
• Health & Wellbeing - Gentle Exercise, Strength Training, Tai Chi
• Music & Dance - Singing & Ukulele groups (day & evening), Harp group, Guitar, music jam sessions, English Country Dancing
• Social activities - Mahjong, Abbey Girls Book Group, Street Library
• Support groups - Umbrella Dementia Cafe
• Technology - computers, phones or tablets, internet (one-on-one tuition)
• Venue hire - community groups and activities e.g. children's birthday parties, Indian dancing, Belly dancing, robotics, community language groups

47 Kitchener Street, Box Hill South VIC 3128
Telephone: 9898 8270
Fax: 9897 1893
Email:  bhsnh@netspace.net.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 Spanish language classes
• Childcare and three-year-old kinder groups
• 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
Melway ref: 47 F9
Telephone: 9899 0062
Fax: 9897 1753
Email:  manager@clotacottage.org.au
Website:  Clota Cottage

Clota Cottage offers educational, recreational and social support opportunities to all members of the community. Established in 1987, Clota Cottage is governed by a voluntary committee of management made up of local residents and interested people.

Clota Cottage is committed to the community development principles of community ownership and participation, empowerment, access and equity, inclusion, networking, advocacy, self help, social action and life-long learning.

Programs and services include:

• Short workshops (such as aromatherapy and craft)
• Computer classes taught in Chinese and English
• Internet access
• English as a second language (three levels)
• Playgroups including Dutch and mothers' groups
• Occasional childcare
• Home and Community Care (HACC) funded social support program including tai chi, gentle exercise, strength training, card and board games, monthly movies, day and overnight trips
• Community groups 
• Room hire
• Intro to computers and digital technology
• Pattern making and basic sewing
• Community garden
• Beginners tai chi
• Pilates
• Sketching
• Spanish for beginners

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

109 Koonung Road, Blackburn North VIC 3130
Melway ref: 48 K6
Telephone: 9878 6632
Email:  info@koonungcottage.org.au
Website:  Koonung Cottage

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, spinning, sewing, embroidery, oil and acrylic painting, sketching, watercolours
• Childcare, playgroups, grandparents playgroup, school holiday programs
• Discussion groups – daytime and evening book clubs
• Health and wellbeing – exercise to music 40+, Zumba gold, strength training, yoga, meditation
• Hobby groups – patchwork, woodturning, mahjong
• Interest groups –  Koonung Woodturners Guild
• Support groups – Alcoholics Anonymous, Umbrella Dementia Cafe
• Technology – Smart Phone, iPad and tablet classes workshops
• Workshops – various workshops to try something new
• Community groups
• Room hire

Suite 8, Town Hall Hub
27 Bank Street VIC 3128
Melways ref: 47 D9
Telephone: 9285 4850
Fax: 9285 4853
Email:  louisemcc@aanet.com.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@vslc.org.au
Website:  VSLC

At Vermont South Learning Centre, we offer a wide range of affordable, quality educational, recreational and social programs for people of all ages and abilities, from all walks of life. Our Centre operates a social enterprise cafe - The Community Cafe - which provides vocational training and support and introduces people to the Hospitality Industry. 

The Community Cafe is also open for food service Mondays to Fridays (during school terms) offering an affordable variety of delicious homestyle sweets and savouries, and a range of hot and cold beverages. 

As a Learn Local Organisation we offer a wide range of subsidised Adult Education courses in Computer and Digital Literacy, English As a Second Language, Literacy and Numeracy, and Vocational areas including Hospitality, Accounting Software, Office Administration, Start Your Own Business, and Art as Therapy. 

Leisure courses are also offered in Health and Fitness, Art and Craft, and Language; and a range of General Interests. 

We offer a Youth Program (Next Step) for young persons aged 17 - 24 who have left school early or disengaged from mainstream education. We also offer Children's and Teen's courses, and General Digital Workshops. 

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. 

The Centre also has rooms available to hire. The Function Room has a large capacity and is available for meetings, family gatherings and parties (except for teenage and 21st Birthday parties). Ideal venue for children's birthday parties! 

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