Category: Program News

Spring 2023 School Holiday Activities

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Say goodbye to term 3 and hello school holidays! Council’s community centres are buzzing with activity throughout the September holidays. Have your child join us to revel in cooking classes, yoga sessions, craft workshops, a magic show and more!

All events cater to primary or secondary age children and are low cost or FREE!

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone!

Bookings for all school holiday activities open 9am on Tuesday 12 September.

MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

Cooking for Kids: Popcorn & Pancakes – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Age Group: 8-15 years
  • BOOK NOW

Cooking for Kids: Sesame Chicken Balls – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Age Group: 8-15 years
  • BOOK NOW

Mini Picassos 

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 6pm – 6.45pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 6-10 years
  • BOOK NOW
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

Playdough Playtime – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: All ages
  • BOOK NOW

Card Decorating for Kids 5-9 years

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-9 years
  • BOOK NOW
THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

Creative Craft Workshop for Kids of all Abilities

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Cost: $12.50 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK NOW
MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Paint & Create a Hanging Bird Bath – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $7 per child
  • Age Group: 6 years and over
  • BOOK NOW

Yoga for Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: $12 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

Card Decorating for Kids 10-16 years

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 10-16 years
  • BOOK NOW
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

Creative Art & Craft for Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 6-10 years
  • BOOK NOW
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Playdough Playtime – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: All ages
  • BOOK NOW

TimCredible Magic Show – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $4 per child
  • Age Group: 4-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

Back to School Healthy Lunchboxes (for parents/carers) – CANCELLED

  • Location: Mt Atkinson (Truganina)
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Cost: $8 per person
  • Age Group: Parents and carers (children welcome to attend with a parent/carer)
  • BOOK NOW

Mini Picassos 

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 6pm – 6.45pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 6-10 years
  • BOOK NOW
THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

Hip Hop Dance for Kids of all Abilities – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

 

Yoga With Farran in Hillside and Burnside Term 3 2023

Posted on by harry

Yoga is an ancient practice that brings together the mind and body. During Term 3 there will be a range of Yoga classes run by our amazing teacher Farran in the Hillside and Burnside area. Be guided through a series of postures that aim to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength.

Farran adopts a relaxed teaching style and works to create a fun environment for her students away from the stresses of everyday life.  Farran develops her routines to ensure they incorporate the things her students enjoy and would benefit from working on.

Click the link under each listing below to secure your space before they’re all gone! Book Today!

MONDAY 10 JULY 

Hatha Yoga for Men and Women

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
  • Cost: $95 or Concession $85 (10-weeks)
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 13 JULY – SOLD OUT

Hatha Yoga for Men and Women

  • Location: Burnside
  • Time: 6.15pm – 7.15pm
  • Cost: $95 or Concession $85 (10-weeks)

SATURDAY 15 JULY

Hatha Yoga – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 9.45am – 10.45am
  • Cost: $85.50 or $76.50 Concession (9-weeks)

Yin Yoga

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 11am – 12pm
  • Cost: $85.50 or $76.50 Concession (9-weeks)
  • BOOK

Winter 2023 School Holiday Activities for Kids

Posted on by harry

Its the middle of the year already and the Winter School Holidays are coming up soon and we have some fantastic activities and workshops your child will enjoy.

Join us throughout June and July and let your child have fun in activities including cooking classes, Lego builders, yoga and more!

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone! Bookings are now open!

TUESDAY 27 JUNE

Cooking Class: Banana Bread – Fully Booked 

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $13
  • Age Group:  8 – 12 year

Lego Builders  – Fully Booked

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 5+

Cooking Class: Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni – Fully Booked 

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
  • Cost: $13
  • Age Group:  8 – 12 year

THURSDAY 29 JUNE

Damo Music For Kids – Fully Booked

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 10.40am
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 3 – 5 years

Create Your Own Terrarium – Fully Booked

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $20
  • Age Group: 5 – 12 years

Games Session – Fully Booked

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5
  • Age Group: 5+ years

FRIDAY 30 JUNE

Hip Hop for Kids

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $8
  • Age Group: 5 – 7 years
  • BOOK

Green Earth Kids Environmental Workshop 

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 5 + Years
  • BOOK

Hip Hop for Kids

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 11.15am – 12.15pm
  • Cost: $8
  • Age Group: 8 – 12 years
  • BOOK

MONDAY 3 JULY

Cookie Decorating – Fully Booked

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5
  • Age Group: 8+years

Boredom Busters – Games Session  – Fully Booked

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 6 – 14 years

TUESDAY 4 JULY

Yoga For Kids

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: $12
  • Age Group: 6+ years
  • BOOK

Bunnings Pot a Plant and Decorating – Fully Booked 

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 8 – 12 years

THURSDAY 6 JULY

Build a Toolbox with Bunnings  – Fully Booked

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 8 – 16 years

FRIDAY 7 JULY

Dough it Yourself – A Playdough Playtime – Fully Booked

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5
  • Age Group: 8 – 12 years

Term 3 2023 Centre Programs & Events

Posted on by harry
We cannot believe its mid year already! Our team are pleased to announce that Bookings for our Term 3 programs and events for 2023 are now open!
We are delighted to welcome you back for many old favourites like yoga, sewing, Zumba, cooking, music classes, children’s development programs and much more! We also have several one of special workshops including a box flower arrangement workshop, creative lettering workshop, accredited and non accredited courses and National Tree Day Planting Session !
Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below and booking your spot in one of our programs today!
xxx
CAROLINE SPRINGS
STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE
BROOKFIELD

MELTON

HARKNESS

Free Come & Try Workshops at Mt Atkinson Children’s and Community Centre

Posted on by harry

The new Mt Atkinson Children’s and Community Centre is offering FREE Come and Try workshops during May and June 2023. 

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also download the PDF program flyer, feel free to share this with your friends and family!

All workshops are free, but bookings are essential. Click the link under each listing to register your attendance.

WEDNESDAY 31 MAY

Bharatanatyam (Classical Indian) Dance

In this fun and engaging class with local Bharatanatyam teacher Shubhi, you will learn one of the classical forms of dance native to India.

  • Time: 9am – 10am
  • Age Group: 18 and over
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE

Open Door Session

Enjoy a coffee and light refreshments with other members in the community as you connect and share ideas about what you want to see at your community centre.

  • Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Age Group: All Ages
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 13 JUNE

Mum’s and Bubs Fitness 

Bond with your baby in this safe and inclusive class. Improve your general health and well-being and energy levels.

  • Time: 9.30am – 10.15am
  • BOOK

Strength & Stretch Yoga

Learn to relax your mind, while strengthening and stretching your body through a combination of fitness training and yoga.

  • Time: 10.45am – 11.45am
  • Age Group: 18 and over
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 15 JUNE

Learn how to Make Healthy Vegetable Scrolls 

In this interactive session learn all about healthy eating, nutrition and safety in the kitchen. You will also be guided to make delicious healthy savoury vegetable scrolls.

  • Time: 2pm – 4pm
  • Age Group: 18 and over
  • BOOK 

Bharatanatyam (Classical Indian) Dance

In this fun and engaging class with local Bharatanatyam teacher Shubhi, you will learn one of the classical forms of dance native to India.

  • Time: 6pm – 7pm
  • Age Group: 18 and over
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE

Open Door Session

Enjoy a coffee and light refreshments with other members in the community as you connect and share ideas about what you want to see at your community centre.

  • Time: 8.30am – 9.30am
  • Age Group: All Ages
  • BOOK

Accredited CPR & First Aid HLTAID011 Training from February – June 2023

Posted on by harry

From February to June 2023 Melton City Council is offering several one day comprehensive first aid training and CPR courses. Facilitated by accredited trainers from Results First Aid Training the six hour course will have participants learn CPR and a range of first aid skills including:

  • Correct procedures for performing CPR using a manikin
  • Abdominal injuries
  • Anaphylaxis & allergic reactions
  • Choking/airway obstruction
  • Altered & loss of consciousness
  • Asthma
  • Burns
  • Bleeding
  • Cardiac arrest & chest pain
  • Envenomation:  snake, spider, insect and marine bites and stings
  • Minor skin injuries
  • Stroke

For a complete run down of the course curriculum, please visit https://www.resultsfirstaid.com/courses/firstaidcpr. This Course has a standard curriculum Australia-wide, is recognised in all states of Australia and your certificate will be valid for 3 years.

Places are limited so enrol now to avoid disappointment. For more details on each program please check individual links below.

MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY   –  SOLD OUT 

  • Location: Melton Central

TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Hillside

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Kurunjang

THURDAY 23 MARCH – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Burnside

SATURDAY 22 APRIL – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Diggers Rest

THURSDAY 11 MAY – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Fraser Rise

WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Mt Atkinson

April 2023 School Holiday Activities for Kids

Posted on by harry

The April School Holidays are only a hop away and we have some fantastic activities and workshops your child will enjoy!

Join us throughout the April and let your child have fun in activities including cooking classes, Hip Hop Classes, arts an craft and so much more!

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone! Bookings are now open!

TUESDAY 11 APRIL

Paint Your Own Easter Bunny Egg Cup

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group:  5 – 12 year
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL

Lego Builders  – FULLY BOOKED 

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 5+

FRIDAY 14 APRIL

Native Animal Canvas Workshop – FULLY BOOKED 

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
  • Cost: $8
  • Age Group: 8 – 14 years
  • BOOK

MONDAY 17 APRIL

Paint your own Piggybank

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 11am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 8 – 12 years
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 18 APRIL

Paint your Own Easter Bunny Egg Cup

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5 – 12 years
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL

Yoga & Mindfulness Mini Workshop  

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10am – 11.15am
  • Cost: $8
  • Age Group: 5 – 8 years
  • BOOK

Boredom Busters – Games Session  – FULLY BOOKED

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 6 – 14 years
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 20 APRIL

Hip Hop for Kids – FULLY BOOKED 

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 9.15am – 10am
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 5 – 8 years
  • BOOK

Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $10
  • Age Group: 9 – 12 years
  • BOOK

Art Fun For Pre-Schoolers – FULLY BOOKED 

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 2 – 5 years
  • BOOK

Hip Hop for Kids

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10.15am – 11am
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 8 – 12 years
  • BOOK

Neighbourhood House Week 8 – 14 May 2023

Posted on by harry

We are celebrating Neighbourhood House Week!

Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across the City of Melton are celebrating Neighbourhood House Week from 8 -14 May 2023 with an exciting range of free activities.

Neighbourhood House Week is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1,000 neighbourhood houses make in local communities across Australia. This year’s theme is ‘Locals connecting Locals’.

Activities available during Neighbourhood House week will offer opportunities for community to connect, learn, have fun, and try something new.

Available programs are listed below with more coming soon so be sure to keep a look out!

MONDAY 8 MAY

Cooking Class for Adults  – SOLD OUT

Join this fun and interactive cooking program as part of Neighbourhood House week and get cooking with other locals as a group.

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Click HERE to book

TUESDAY 9 MAY

Managing Money a Workshop for Women

Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House is hosting this free workshop for women and learn all about budgets, financial questions and more!

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 12.30pm – 2pm
  • Call 8746 1000 to book a spot

Paint your own Watercolour Greeting Card – SOLD OUT

During this free workshop you will be expertly supported by local artist, Lisa, to create your own watercolour greeting card.

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Click HERE to book

Kids Stick Art

Bring along your little ones for a free, fun afternoon of playing with icy pole sticks to create several craft items and meet other local children.

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 2pm – 3pm
  • Click HERE to book

Tim Credible Magic & Bubble Show – SOLD OUT

Enjoy 90 minutes of guaranteed laughs, magic and entertainment delivered by the always popular Tim Credible!

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
  • Click HERE to book

WEDNESDAY 10 MAY

Mobility Safety Scooter Information Session 

If you are thinking of purchasing a mobility scooter, or already have one and want to build your skills and increase your confidence, then this workshop is for you!

  • Location: Melton South
  • Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Click HERE to book

Hillside Open House

Come along to see your local Neighbourhood House, hear what programs we offer and meet the staff. There will be children’s craft activities and also a free sausage sizzle.

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
  • Click HERE to book

BEE-Tackular Workshop 

Come along and learn the ancient craft of melting bees wax to create your very own wraps.

  • Location: Harkness
  • Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
  • Click HERE to book

THURSDAY 11 MAY

Managing Money a Workshop for Retired Women

Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House is hosting this free workshop for retired women and learn all about budgets, money saving, scammers and more!

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 12.30pm – 2pm
  • Call 8746 1000 to book a spot

Hillside Singing 

Come along to this fun and interactive singing session where you can also meet some others from your local neighbourhood.

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Click HERE to book

FRIDAY 12 MAY

Home Maintenance Workshop

Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House is hosting this free workshop and learn how to fix a leaking tap, use basic tools and how to do other repairs around the home. Places are filling fast.

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Call 8746 1000 to book a spot

Family Art Night – Paint a Personalised Tote Bag – SOLD OUT

If you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids on a Friday night then join us at our free family art night where you and the kids will get to hand paint your own tote bag.

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 5pm – 6.30pm
  • Click HERE to book

Term 2 2023 Centre Programs & Events

Posted on by harry
We are pleased to announce that Bookings for our Term 2 programs and events for 2023 are now open!
We are delighted to welcome you back for many old favourites like yoga, sewing, Zumba, cooking, music classes, children’s development programs and much more! We also have several one of special workshops including various accredited courses, making your own grazing platter, kids art & craft and more! We also have some exciting events occurring for Neighbourhood House Week!
Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below and booking your spot in one of our programs today!
xxx
CAROLINE SPRINGS
STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE
BROOKFIELD

MELTON

HARKNESS

Bridge Road Community Repair Café

Posted on by harry

Do you have any household items that are broken or need mending? Do you want to save money on unnecessary purchases and repair these items for free? Bring them along to the Community Repair Café at Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre on the last Saturday of the month and speak with one of our amazing volunteer fixers!

Council’s Repair Café provides an opportunity to meet people with an interest in tinkering and do-it-yourself repairs. It is a great way to build relationships, share knowledge and get to know people in your community.

Working with a team of skilled volunteers to create a vibrant, welcoming space for the local community, the Community Repair Café is a community driven project coordinated by Western Heath and Lendlease and supported by Melton City Council.

The Repair Café takes place on the last Saturday of the month from 9am-11am on the dates below. No session in September due to AFL Grand Final long weekend.

 

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