Tag: Social

Neighbourhood House Week Scavenger Hunt

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Get ready to explore your local community! To celebrate Neighbourhood House Week, Neighbourhood Houses in the City of Melton are hosting an exciting scavenger hunt competition! Collect a gameboard from your closest registered Neighbourhood House and complete the activities for your chance to win a share in $380 worth of prizes! 

 

How to Play 

Pick up a scavenger hunt gameboard between 1pm – 4.30pm from Monday 11 May – Friday 15 May. Complete each challenge on the gameboard before returning it to the staff at your closest location before 4.30pm on Friday 15 May. 

 

Prizes 

The first 10 participants to complete their gameboard and return it will receive a special showbag! Each completed gameboard will also give you an entry into the major prize draw where you will have the chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes! 

  • 1st prize: $100 Coles voucher and $50 Melton Learning Directory credit 
  • 2nd prize: $80 Coles voucher and $50 Melton Learning Directory credit 
  • 3rd prize: $50 Coles voucher and $50 Melton Learning Directory credit 

Prizes will be drawn and winners notified on Friday 22 May 2026. 

 

Bonus entries 

Don’t stop at one location, grab a gameboard from any or all other locations, the more gameboards you complete, the more chances you have to win! 

 

Locations 

  • Stevenson House: 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs 
  • Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre: 46 City Vista Court, Fraser Rise
  • Taylors Hil Youth & Community Centre: 121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill 
  • Eynesbury Discovery Centre: 479 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury 
  • Hillside Community Centre: 71 Royal Crescent, Hillside 
  • Melton South Community Centre: 41 Exford Road, Melton South 
  • Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services: 239 Station Road, Melton 

 

Questions?

To learn more about this competition, please contact us via phone or email

  • 9747 7200 (ask to speak to someone from the Community Participation and Partnerships team)
  • mld@melton.vic.gov.au

Term 2 2026 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Great news, bookings in Melton City Council’s community centre-based programs and events for term 2 2026 are now open!

 

Join us to sharpen your sewing skills, improve your health and fitness, discover your artistic ability, learn to cook new delicious meals, join a community garden, plus so much more. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age, ability or interest.

 

Spaces in many of our programs fill quickly, so it’s best to plan ahead and book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings are now open!

 

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

CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Term 4 2025 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 4 2025 are now open!
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The programs you’ve come to know and love will be returning including our popular exercise classes, gardening groups, creative programs, kids’ activities, craft groups and more. With something new and exciting always on offer, you’ll find other special events and workshops like a mental health awareness session, mandala art therapy, CWA baking demonstration, plus lots more.
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Click the link below to browse all term 4 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

.CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Term 3 2025 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 3 2025 are now open!
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You’ll find all of your favourites like sewing, yoga, kids’ programs, music groups, and Zumba returning in July. You’ll also find a range of community gardening groups across the municipality including in Caroline Springs, Kurunjang and our newest community garden in Aintree plus so much more. No matter your age, ability or interest, there’s something for everyone at a community centre near you..
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Click the link below to browse all term 3 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

.CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Free Community Led Workshops

Posted on by Alison La Rose

To celebrate National Volunteer Week in 2025 (19-25 May), Melton City Council invited senior community members to express their interest in sharing their talents, wisdom and gifts with other community members. The project has been aptly named the ‘Gifts of Experience Project’. 

 

As a result of the community call out, you can now browse and book into several free workshops across the municipality including painting, Sudoku, fondant flower making, even an afternoon in-conversation session with a Hey Hey It’s Saturday! alumni!

 

Bookings for all activities are now open! You can browse the list of events and activities available on this webpage. Bookings are essential for all activities. 

 

Monday 19 May

Quilting Workshop for Seniors – BOOKED OUT

Delivered by City of Melton local, Carol, this relaxed session is perfect for local seniors to sharpen their quilting and sewing skills as you’re guided to create a baking dish cover to take home.

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 12pm – 2pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Meditation Workshop – BOOKED OUT

Experience a guided seated meditation designed to boost energy levels, reduce stress, enhance calmness, and improve sleep. Leave feeling refreshed and with a renewed sense of well-being

  • WHERE: Strathtulloh
  • TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Tuesday 20 May

Volunteer Week High Tea

This special event will celebrate, recognise and say thank you to our local volunteers. Join as we acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in helping to continue the City of Melton’s growth as a thriving and inclusive community.

  • WHERE: Melton
  • TIME: 10.30m – 12pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Adult Painting Workshop – BOOKED OUT

In this relaxed workshop facilitated by Maureen, a local artist and experienced teacher, you’ll be expertly guided to create your canvas painting. Over 2 hours you’ll learn the art of sketching, colour mixing, application techniques, composition, and design.

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 2pm – 4pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Laughing through the Years with John Bunker – BOOKED OUT

Join us for a heart-warming and hilarious afternoon in conversation with none other than John Bunker—comedian, storyteller, and familiar face from Hey Hey It’s Saturday!

  • WHERE: Kurunjang
  • TIME: 4pm – 5pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Wednesday 21 May

Water Colour Painting Workshop – BOOKED OUT

Free and interactive water colour painting workshop led by our passionate volunteer, David. Open to all seniors, this session is perfect for beginners or those looking to share their love of water colour painting.  

  • WHERE: Hillside
  • TIME: 2pm – 4.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Thursday 22 May

Sudoku for Seniors

Open to all seniors, this session is perfect for beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills. Learn the basics and strategies of Sudoku in a relaxed and engaging environment. 

  • WHERE: Fraser Rise
  • TIME: 2pm – 4pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Fondant Flower Workshop – BOOKED OUT

Be guided through the process of making flowers using premade fondant. Sculpt and create your very own daisy flower and a simple frangipani flower. 

  • WHERE: Kurunjang
  • TIME: 2pm – 4pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

Homemade Scone Demonstration – BOOKED OUT

Watch as Dianne from the Country Women’s Association (CWA) demonstrates how to perfect the classic scone before enjoying the freshly baked delight with fresh cream and jam.

  • WHERE: Strathtulloh
  • TIME: 10am – 12pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK

 

Gifts of Experience: Sharing Skills, Stories and Connection

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council is inviting our over 55’s community to share their talents, wisdom and gifts in a week long celebration of learning, connection, and fun!  

 

We are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to run a one-off workshop for other members of our community. To be delivered from one of our community centres, we are open to hearing your workshop ideas, the possibilities are endless! Whether you have knowledge and information to share, practical skills to showcase or a passion you enjoy chatting about we want to hear from you. 

 

All materials required to deliver your workshop will be provided, and our team are available to offer support and guidance in workshop planning and delivery.  

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion, skills, and talents, to try your hand at delivering a workshop and connect with your community. 

 

Workshops will be held during National Volunteer Week from 19 – 25 May 2025. Novice facilitators as well as seasoned professionals are welcome to apply. 

 

For further details and to apply to deliver a workshop please refer to the expression of interest form. Expression of interests close Friday 21 March, 5pm.     

 

Click here to view form.

Unpaid Carer Support Group and Information Sessions

Posted on 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

 

LEARN MORE

 

Melton Learning Directory website has re-launched!

Posted on 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.

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