Program News - Melton Learning

Drop in at Diggers Rest Pavilion

Posted on 5 August 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Council is thrilled to welcome Diggers Rest locals into the newly opened sport and community pavilion. The space has already become home to various community programs and groups and we’re on the lookout for local residents to let us know what they’d like to see in the space next!

Grab a friend or come alone to speak to Pauline, your friendly Council Officer who can help you shape the community spaces into what you’d like to see them be. You can also meet a variety of other Council staff who are experts in community grants, cultural programs, playgroups and more. You may even meet other locals along the way!

Join us for a cuppa and a chat on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during August. Please note the time of day varies each day.

DROP IN TIMES

Fridays: 10am – 2pm (9 – 30 August)
Saturdays: 10.30am – 12.30pm (3 – 24 August)

National Science Week 2024

Posted on 1 August 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, is returning from 10-18 August 2024!

Pre-school and primary aged children can learn through fun activities and experiments at our workshops in Fraser Rise and Eynesbury!

Bookings are required for all activities. Click the links on this webpage for more information and to secure your child’s place.

Monday 12 August

Bee Hive Science: 3-5 years

During this engaging session, children will observe a beehive, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of these buzzy creatures. Children will also dress up in specially sized beekeeper suits and veils before sampling different varieties of honey, learning about its production and the crucial role bees play in its creation.

LOCATION: Fraser Rise
TIME: 3pm – 4pm
COST: Free
BOOK

Bee Hive Science: 5-12 years

LOCATION: Fraser Rise
TIME: 4.15pm – 5.15pm OR 5.30pm – 6.30pm
COST: Free
BOOK 4.15PM
BOOK 5.30PM – BOOKED OUT

Tuesday 13 August

DIY Science Workshop – BOOKED OUT

With the help of a STEAM science kit, your child will be guided to make a simple water filter that will turn dirty water clear! They’ll also make their own slime and a lava lamp. Your child will be delighted to see other scientific experiments unfold before their eyes including exploding bags and elephant toothpaste! Suitable for children aged 6-12 years.

LOCATION: Eynesbury
TIME: 4pm – 5pm
COST: $7 per child
BOOK

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

Pottery Workshops & Programs Returning to Fraser Rise

Posted on 18 July 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Our popular hand building pottery workshops and programs are returning to Fraser Rise in August 2024!

Be guided by an expert to create one-of-a-kind platters, bowls and mugs. Decorate them with underglaze to your taste and we’ll fire them for you, ready for you take home and use in your kitchen or as decorative home décor.

These beginner friendly workshops sell out fast so get in quickly to secure your space!

ONE-OFF WORKSHOPS

DATE: Thursday 15 August
COST: $65 per person
TIME
- 10am – 12pm: BOOK NOW
- 6pm – 8pm: BOOK NOW

4-WEEK PROGRAMS

DATE: Thursdays from 22 August
COST: $185 per person
TIME
- 10am – 12pm: BOOK NOW
- 6pm – 8pm: BOOKED OUT

All programs and workshops are held at Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre: 46 City Vista Court, Fraser Rise, 3336

Seniors Art Project | Hillside, Melton & Thornhill Park

Posted on 21 June 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council is calling upon our creative over 50s to take part in our ‘Ageing Artfully’ Seniors Festival Project. If you live in the City of Melton, we encourage you to join this special project.

Over three separate sessions, you will work with an experienced artist to create your own painting using acrylic or water colours. At the end of the workshops, you will have created an artwork on canvas that conveys your perspective of ageing well in your community.

All abilities are welcome to participate and no previous art experience is required. The workshops are free to attend and all materials will be provided. Places are limited and bookings are required to secure your spot.

Workshops will be offered from 10am – 12pm at three locations:

Hillside Community Centre: Wednesday 28 August, 4 & 11 September – BOOKED OUT
Melton Central Community Centre: Tuesday 3, 10 & 17 September – BOOKED OUT
Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre: Thursday 5, 12 & 19 September – BOOKED OUT

Pop-Up Art Exhibition

Excitingly, all artworks created throughout this project will be displayed at a pop-up art exhibition during the month of October as part of Council’s 2024 Seniors Festivals celebrations.

To make this project a success, we ask that you:

Only book at one location.
Attend all three workshop dates at your chosen location
Agree to your canvas being displayed at the ‘Ageing Artfully’ exhibition during the month of October
Attend the exhibition launch being held on Thursday 3 October, 11am at Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre (optional, but encouraged).

Please note: Participants will be photographed as part of this project, and images may appear on Council’s social media, be provided to local media and otherwise used to promote this project.

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!

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 art therapy for children and adults!

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

AINTREE/ROCKBANK

Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre
- VIEW PROGRAMS AT THIS CENTRE
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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Programs for All Abilities

Posted on 10 April 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council is dedicated to ensuring our community programs cater to the diverse needs of our residents. In addition to our physically accessible community centres, we’re delighted to share with you our available programs throughout term 2 2024 aimed at catering to community members with additional needs.

For programs where you may need the assistance of a support worker or carer, for your enjoyment and benefit, we encourage you to bring them along with you at no extra cost.

PROGRAM	DESCRIPTION	LOCATION	DAY/TIME	STARTING	COST	BOOK
BusyFeet	BusyFeet is a fun program that expands horizons with dance, music and movement for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.	Caroline Springs	Saturdays from 11am	20 April	Gold coin each week	BOOK
Sensory Art Play for Kids	Adaptable sensory play program to help children improve gross and fine motor skills, their cognitive thinking, language skills and more	Truganina	Tuesdays from 11am	23 April	$68 for 8 weeks	BOOK
Art Therapy for Kids	Children will experiment with art to help improve emotional regulation, self-esteem, motor skills and more.	Hillside	Mondays from 5pm	29 April	$54 for 6 weeks	BOOK
All Abilities Lunch Club	An inclusive cooking experience crafted for individuals living with disabilities	Melton	Tuesdays from 11.30am	30 April	$25 for 9 weeks	BOOK
CreateAble Connections – Inclusive Art	An inclusive art program encouraging participants of all abilities to experiment with sensory art forms.	Strathtulloh	Thursdays from 10.30am	2 May	$25 for 5 weeks	BOOK
Hand Building Pottery	Adaptable program where participants use different pottery techniques to create their own bowl, platter and mug.	Fraser Rise	Thursdays from 10am or 6pm	9 May	$185 for 4 weeks	BOOK
IPC Care Information Session	Free information session about how IPC Health’s Care Finder service can help you access in-home care services.	Strathtulloh	Monday 13 May from 1pm	13 May	Free	BOOK
Art Therapy for Adults	Adults will experiment with art to help reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood, self-esteem, and more.	Hillside	Sundays from 2.30pm	19 May	$40 for 4 weeks	BOOK
Special Person’s Day	Free event to celebrate carers, neighbours, family members, friends, etc.	Harkness	Thursday 23 May from 10am	23 May	Free	BOOK
IPC Care Information Session	Free information session about how IPC Health’s Care Finder service can help you access in-home care services.	Burnside	Monday 27 May from 10am	27 May	Free	BOOK

Continue reading “Programs for All Abilities”

SURVEY: All Abilities Community Programming

Posted on 2 April 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council is dedicated to ensuring our community programs cater to the diverse needs of our community. Your input into this survey will help us to shape our programs to ensure they’re as inclusive as possible.

Whether you’re a support worker, a service provider or an individual living with a disability, your perspective matters.

Click here to view form.

Neighbour Day 2024 Activities & Events

Posted on 21 March 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

We’re celebrating Neighbour Day (31 March) and you’re invited to join us!

Relationships Australia is passionate about increasing awareness of Neighbour Day, acknowledging that it provides the perfect opportunity to increase social connection in our local area. By being neighbourly in your own neighbourhood you open yourself to creating meaningful connections with those around you who call the same place home.

Join us across the municipality at a range of free events.

SUNDAY 24 MARCH

Taylors Hill Colour Fest

WHERE: Taylors Hill
TIME: 4pm – 6pm
BOOK

THURSDAY 28 MARCH

Community Walk & Morning Tea

WHERE: Kurunjang
TIME: 9.30am – 11.30am
BOOK

Community Mural Morning Tea

WHERE: Caroline Springs
TIME: 10am – 11.30am
BOOK

Term 2 2024 Programs & Events

Posted on 18 March 202413 January 2025 by Alison La Rose

Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 2 2024 are now open!

You’ll find all of your favourites like sewing, yoga, kids’ programs, music groups, line dancing, and Zumba returning in April.

If you’re on the lookout for something new you might find excitement in our Thursday social night in Hillside, our CreateABLE art program in Strathtulloh, barista training for young people in Taylors Hill, plus a selection of new programs at the new Mt Atkinson and Thornhill Park community centres.