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Want to get to know the community a little better? Joining classes, programs and events at Mernda Neighbourhood House is a great way to meet people while also getting something of value for yourself. Learn more about some of our programs including Repair Café, Women’s Shed, Community Lunch, or enrol in a class…come and have a try. Learn new skills, meet others and see where the journey takes you!
Come and join our lively English Conversation Classes and meet amazing people from your local community. These classes are delivered by experienced teachers from Prace. Learn everyday English to help you reach your personal, professional and social goals better.
Have you ever wanted to make or mend clothes or other things with a thread and needle but didn’t know how? At our newly-launched Sewing classes you can not only gain sewing skills, but also set up a small business as an employment pathway. This helps create employment opportunities and also presents a forum to bond with many like-minded stitching enthusiasts in the community.
Michelle Patching contact details: mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au and 0484 716 735
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Would you like to learn some basic Woodwork skills?
Come and join us for this Autumn program!
The program based at our Community Shed facility will teach beginners how to do all of this and more.
Michelle Patching contact details:
mpatching@whittleseacc.org.au and 0484 716 735
Come and join us for a meaningful and creative experience with qualified Art Therapist Anahita!!
Discover the power of art therapy to enhance your well-being! These weekly sessions provide a safe and supportive space for adults to explore their creativity, connect with their inner selves, and improve their overall well-being.
Together, we will focus on:
- Self-expression
- Stress relief
- Confidence Building
- Purposeful living
- Social Connection
- Creativity
No art experience is needed!
This is a safe and welcoming space where you can create, heal, and enjoy without judgment.
For more information or to book, contact: Anahita at anahita4000@yahoo.com
Learn how to use tools and make creative things out of wood.
A fun, skills building program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Please contact for more details
ph: 0475 780 474
email: pchristou@whittleseacc.org.au
Join us for a relaxing craft morning. Bring your own project or learn how to crochet! Meet other crafters in your local community!
The walks are leisurely and slow-paced and will take different paths each week. Be there to minutes prior, for anyone interested.
Please contact Anthony for more information.
Ph: 0433 418 984
Email: unitmma@mail.com
https://www.facebook.com/menergygathering
This is a kids’ special for young and budding art enthusiasts who want to improve their drawing and painting techniques or just express themselves in a creative form. Get inspired and artistic in our community art room.
More information, please contact Soo soochuart@gmail.com
Join this weekly group art therapy sessions designed especially for kids. The sessions focus on:
•Fine motor skills
•Stress management
•Confidence
•Creativity
•Teamwork and socialization
•Problem-solving
•Concentration
•Self-expression
No art experience is needed!
For more information or to book your child’s place, contact: Anahita at anahita4000@yahoo.com
Have something you love that isn't working and needs repairing? Bring it over to Mernda Repair Café and let our skilled repairers do the fixing. This free service is open once a month on Saturdays between 10:00am - 2:00pm. Please check the dates and availability of repairers on our website.
Once every month, one of our community members takes the lead and cooks lunch, presenting a perfect opportunity to bond over a delicious meal whilst relishing it. Join us at our free community lunch at the Uniting Church Town Hall and learn about the cultural heritage behind each cuisine.
Parent Pathways is a voluntary support service for parents with children under the age of 6 years and not currently in paid employment run by WCC.
The service can help parents identify and achieve future goals.
Parent Pathways is tailored to you, so the support you get depends on what you need and want that will help you reach your future personal, work or study goals while recognising your role as a parent or carer.
Some examples of how Parent Pathways can help:
-Financial support towards the cost of a computer for study, to get your licence, pay of a uniform, study costs or help with the costs of childcare
-Connection to further education such as doing a training course or study
-Access to other services such as language or literacy program, financial support, legal or family violence support.
For more information please contact:
Email: parentpathways@whittleseacc.org.au
Ph: 9401 6666
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Want to get to know the community a little better? Joining classes, programs and events at Mernda Community House is a great way to meet people while also getting something of value for yourself. The best part? Most of what we offer is free for you to participate! We do the work behind the scenes to find funding to deliver our programs to you. It is part of our efforts to make as much of what we do accessible and affordable to everyone in our local community.
If you love gardening, whether it is sharing your gardening know-how or learning from others, our Community Garden and Sustainable Gardening class is for you! In this class you will get your hands dirty in your outdoor classroom - our garden, and learn from knowledge able teachers and students alike.
Come and join our lively English Conversation Classes and meet amazing people from your local community. These classes are delivered by experienced teachers from Prace. Learn everyday English to help you reach your personal, professional and social goals better
Have you ever wanted to make or mend clothes or other things with a thread and needle but didn’t know how? At our newly-launched Sewing classes you can not only gain sewing skills, but also set up a small business as an employment pathway. This helps create employment opportunities and also presents a forum to bond with many like-minded stitching enthusiasts in the community.
Gather your gal pals and join us at the exclusive Women’s Shed to unleash your inner carpenter/handy person/tiller/and more! Learn how to use hand and power tools, work with wood and other materials, know the inside out of simple fix-it jobs while in the company of other budding handywomen. The Shed is filled with the sounds of hammers, sawing and, of course, laughter.
Are you looking for a chance to learn woodworking skills, get the hang of using power tools safely, understand joinery skills or create bespoke products? The Wood Work program based at our Community Shed facility will teach beginners how to do all of this and more.
This is a kids’ special for young and budding art enthusiasts who want to improve their drawing and painting techniques or just express themselves in a creative form. Get inspired and artistic in our community art room every Friday between 4:00pm - 5:00pm during school terms.
Once every month, one of our community members takes the lead and cooks lunch, presenting a perfect opportunity to bond over a delicious meal whilst relishing it. Join us at our free community lunch at the Uniting Church Town Hall and learn about the cultural heritage behind each cuisine.
Have something you love that isn't working and needs repairing? Bring it over to Mernda Repair Café and let our skilled repairers do the fixing. This free service is open once a month on Saturdays between 10:00am - 2:00pm. Please check the dates and availability of repairers on our website.
This is a kids’ special for young and budding art enthusiasts who want to improve their drawing and painting techniques or just express themselves in a creative form. Get inspired and artistic in our community art room every Friday between 4:00pm - 5:00pm during school terms.
The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!
The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!
The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!
The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!
The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!
The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!
The Hive is a friendly and welcoming craft and social connection group that welcomes all to join them. The group loves a good chat whilst working on their own craft project or simply doing some mindful coloring whilst listening to the gentle and supportive conversations. And of course, there is plenty of expertise to share if you need some craft tips!
