Neighbourhood House Week runs from 12 to 18 May across Australia and this year’s theme is ‘Ripples of Change’.
Starting Monday 12 May, enjoy a taste of what’s on offer.
Visit your 11 local neighbourhood houses and community centres here in Boroondara to take part in a huge range of free activities and events across the week. Learn how to make Italian biscuits, test out your scrabble skills, take an illustration class and so much more.
What’s on
See the list below for activities to join. Many activities have limited spaces and will book out in advance.
To book an activity, check availability or for any questions, please contact the neighbourhood house location directly.
All-week activities (Monday 12 to Friday 16 May)
| Where | Activity | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Community Centre | Come and try selected activities all week, with morning or afternoon tea | Free, bookings essential via the venue |
| Balwyn Community Centre | Come and try selected classes and activities running all week | Free, bookings essential via the venue |
| Camberwell Community Centre | Come and try selected classes and activities running all week, from nature illustration to Zumba | Free, bookings essential via the centre’s online booking form |
| Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre | Guided tours of the centre and Sparechair Café, come and try selected classes and activities | Free, bookings essential via the venue |
| Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre | Come and try any class or activity throughout the week | Free, bookings essential via the venue |
Monday 12 May
| Time | Location | Activity | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pm to 3 pm | Trentwood at the Hub, Balwyn North | Genealogy Introduction Workshop | $15, bookings essential by Monday 5 May via the venue |
Tuesday 13 May
| Time | Location | Activity | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pm to 3 pm | Craig Family Centre, Ashburton
| Light afternoon tea to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week, visitors welcome | Free, bookings essential via the venue |
Wednesday 14 May
| Time | Location | Activity | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 am to 12 pm | Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning | Gluten free cooking information session | Free, bookings essential by Friday 2 May via the venue |
Thursday 15 May
| Time | Location | Activity | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 am to 11 am | Hawthorn Library | Visit the William Street Playhouse and Hawthorn Community House information stall | Free |
| 10 am to 12 pm | Bowen Street Community Centre, Camberwell | Italian biscuit making class | Free, places limited. Bookings essential via the venue |
Saturday 17 May
| Time | Location | Activity | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 am to 1:30 pm | Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre | Visit the centre during the Canterbury Community Precinct Open Day | Free, no bookings required |