Health & Fitness - Melton Learning

Unpaid Carer Support Group and Information Sessions

Posted on 13 February 202513 February 2025 by Alison La Rose

Are you an unpaid carer looking for support? Do you look after a family member or friend with disability, a medical condition, mental illness, who is frail due to age or has an alcohol or other drug problem?

Melton City Council invite you to join us at our new fortnightly support group sessions and/or a special ‘Carer Gateway Service’ information session. Both sessions are facilitated by a Community Engagement Advisor from Merri Health who are best placed to keep you informed and supported on your caring journey.

Visit our website to learn more about our support group and the information session and to secure your place.

LOCATION: Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre

DATES

Support group: Thursdays from 27 February
Info session: Monday 24 March

COST: Free

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Melton Learning Directory website has re-launched!

Posted on 16 January 202517 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Council is pleased to let you know that the Melton Learning Directory website has re-launched today! We are elated to bring you this new and improved platform making it even easier to find and book into local learning programs, social activities, special events and so much more.

Features of the new website aim to enhance your user experience and include things like

Easy browsing of available programs with intuitive filtering by things like age, price, location and more
Streamlined ticket purchasing
Addition of accessibility icons for locations and programs making it easy to plan your visit, plus so much more

NEW BRAND DESIGN AND WEBSITE URL

You’ll also notice a new look and feel to the Melton Learning Directory brand across our website, social media, eDM and printed collateral in community centres, bringing this important sub-brand of Council into the modern age. We’ve also made the switch to a new URL: meltonlearning.vic.gov.au, further strengthening our connection as a local government initiative. Redirections are in place if you happen to click on an old website link so never fear, you’ll always make it back to the new website destination.

EXISTING WEBSITE ACCOUNTS

If you have an active account on our old website, these details will have been carried over to the new website including your login details, however, if you previously had other participants added to your account (e.g. children and other family members), these will need to be added in again. Don’t forget that you need to be logged in and your account details need to be up to date and all fields filled out before you can make a purchase. If you need any assistance with the website or with making a booking, please contact us.

TERM 1 2025 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

If you’ve been waiting to make a booking into your favourite program for term 1 2025, bookings are now open!

You’ll find all of the familiar classics like yoga, gardening, sewing, art classes, exercise programs, cultural and family social groups and more. We’re also pleased to offer new and exciting opportunities to learn including immersive art programs, women’s social groups, engaging information sessions, free hearing checks plus lots more.

Visit the ‘What’s On’ webpage now to find your next learning opportunity and to secure your space.

Term 4 2024 Programs & Events

Posted on 10 September 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Great news! Bookings into our term 4 programs and events are now open!

Many of your favourites have returned including fitness programs for all abilities, social groups for all cultures and faiths, sewing classes for adults and teens, creative workshops including art for kids, pottery, art therapy and more. You’ll also find a selection of new additions including our pop up library in Eynesbury, our produce swap project in Kurunjang and Caroline Springs. our new Women’s Circle in Fraser Rise plus much more!

Programs start from Monday 7 October.

Click the link below to browse all term 2 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you.

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AINTREE/ROCKBANK

Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre
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Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre
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BURNSIDE

Burnside Children’s & Community Centre
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CAROLINE SPRINGS

Stevenson House
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Brookside Children’s & Community Centre
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DIGGERS REST

Diggers Rest Sport & Community Pavilion
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EYNESBURY

Eynesbury Discovery Centre
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FRASER RISE

Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre
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HARKNESS

Arnolds Creek Children’s & Community Centre
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HILLSIDE

Hillside Community Centre
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Parkwood Green Community Centre
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KURUNJANG

Kurunjang Community Hub
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MELTON

Melton Central Community Centre
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STRATHTULLOH

Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre
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TAYLORS HILL

Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre
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TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)

Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre
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2024 City of Melton Learning Festival

Posted on 26 July 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Council is celebrating wonder, curiosity, fun, knowledge and learning at the 2024 City of Melton Learning Festival! From 31 August – 7 September you can participate in an exciting range of workshops and activities across Council’s libraries and community centres, for free!

Get creative in our nature printing workshop, discover the best way to build your veggie garden, learn the traditional indigenous basket weaving technique and so much more.

Join us to discover a new skill or passion whilst connecting with others in your local area. 

Browse all activities and workshops held at community centres on this webpage. You can discover more opportunities available at the libraries on Council’ website.

Bookings are essential for all activities held at community centres. Bookings for all workshops open at 9am on Thursday 1 August.

Sunday 1 September

Nature Printing with Gel Pads – BOOKED OUT

TIME: 10am – 12.30pm
VENUE: Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre, Brookfield
AGE: 18+
BOOK

Discover the art of mono printing using nature and gel pads in our engaging workshop. This eco-friendly creative process explores the textures and shapes of leaves, flowers, and other natural elements. You’ll be guided through the steps of creating stunning, one-of-a-kind prints that capture the beauty of the outdoors.

The Sustainable Kitchen – Zero Waste Recipes – BOOKED OUT

TIME: 11.30am – 1.30pm
VENUE: Diggers Rest Sport & Community Pavilion, Diggers Rest
AGE: 12 years+
BOOK

Learn how you can reduce waste in your kitchen and save money in this hands-on cooking workshop. Working in small groups, our passionate and experienced facilitator will guide you to create zero waste recipes which can be used to prepare quick, easy and delicious weeknight dinners. All equipment and ingredients will be provided. Free cookbook for all attendees. Limited spaces available.

Monday 2 September

Powerful Pollinators

TIME: 2pm – 3pm
VENUE: Hillside Community Centre, Hillside
AGE: 3-12 years
BOOK

Little Sprouts Program are here to engage your child in their interactive, play-based, fun and inspiring sustainability education session! Over 60 minutes your child will discover what pollination is, a range of important local pollinator animal species, why we need pollinators, how we can help pollinators. They’ll also make pollinator friendly seed balls to take home, to help grow pollinator plants.

Tuesday 3 September 

Sauerkraut Demonstration – BOOKED OUT

TIME: 10:30 am – 12pm
VENUE: Eynesbury Discovery Centre, Eynesbury
AGE: 18 years+
BOOK

Did you know fermented foods can provide health benefits when consumed regularly? Join us for an exciting demonstration to discover how to prepare a batch of your own fermented cabbage, called sauerkraut! All attendees will take home their own fermentation kit. Spots are very limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Wednesday 4 September

How to Grow a Successful Veggie Garden – BOOKED OUT

TIME: 10am – 11:30am
VENUE: Stevenson House, Caroline Springs
AGE: 18 years +
BOOK

Growing your own fruits and veggies at home brings a great sense of joy and pride but it can also save you money at the supermarket. Set yourself up for success and learn insider tips and tricks from our qualified horticulture expert including seasonal planting tips, environmentally friendly pest and disease management strategies and optimisation of soil, sunlight, and water for a successful harvest.

Thursday 5 September 

Traditional Basket Weaving – BOOKED OUT

TIME: 1pm – 2:30pm
VENUE: Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre, Truganina
AGE: 18 years+
BOOK

Join Samantha Bennett, a proud Bunurong/Boonwurrung and Wiradjuri woman, as she guides you through the traditional art of basket weaving. Connect with traditional practices and create beautiful, meaningful art. Using natural elements, you will learn how to craft baskets utilising unique techniques that intertwine the natural elements and stories of Samantha’s culture.

NEW Art Therapy for Kids, Adults & Seniors

Posted on 23 July 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

After a successful launch in term 2, our popular art therapy for children, adults and seniors are returning to Hillside and Strathtulloh in term 3.

Different from a regular art class, Art Therapy focuses on empowering participants to unpack and express their feelings through creativity.

This small group program is facilitated by a qualified Art Therapist, offering a range of materials and art themes.

CHILDREN | STRATHTULLOH – SOLD OUT

WHEN: Tuesdays from 20 August
TIME: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
COST: $32 for 4 weeks
BOOK

ADULTS | HILLSIDE

WHEN: Mondays from 29 July
TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
COST: $70 for 7 weeks
BOOK

ADULTS | STRATHTULLOH

WHEN: Thursdays from 15 August
TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
COST: $32 for 8 weeks
BOOK

SENIORS | HILLSIDE – CANCELLED

WHEN: Mondays from 29 July
TIME: 1pm – 2pm
COST: $32 for 4 weeks
BOOK

Term 3 2024 Programs & Events

Posted on 14 June 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Great news! Bookings into our term 3 programs and events are now open!

Programs start from Monday 15 July.

Click the link below to browse all term 2 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you.

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS