From making your own terrarium to taking part in a free exercise class, there are plenty of exciting activities happening this Neighbourhood House Week at our Living & Learning Nillumbik neighbourhood houses.
Situated in Diamond Creek, Eltham and Panton Hill, each house will offer different opportunities to have fun and be creative. There's even a chance for kids to learn new skills at our cupcake decorating workshops.
Held from 9–15 May, Neighbourhood House Week is a nationwide initiative to celebrate the role of Neighbourhood Houses and Living & Learning Centres in local communities.
A common thread that runs through every one of Australia's 1000+ centres is the inclusive nature: anyone and everyone is welcome, and members of the community are encouraged to help in the house's organisation, management and use.
Mayor Frances Eyre said Neighbourhood House Week is a great opportunity to get to know other community members and try new things.
"The theme of this year's Neighbourhood House Week is 'Building resilience and bringing people together'," Cr Eyre said.
"It's fitting not just because we're emerging from COVID-19, but because Neighbourhood Houses have long been spaces for people to come together, support one another and learn new things.
"In Nillumbik, the focus of our Living & Learning centres is 'share, learn, connect', and that's evident in the events on offer for Neighbourhood House Week," she said.
A range of free and low-cost activities will be held across the three Living & Learning Nillumbik Neighbourhood Houses during Neighbourhood House Week. Please visit the website to register your attendance in advance.
Diamond Creek
Monday 9 May 11:30am-12:30pm: Make your own terrarium - $12
Thursday 12 May 1-3pm: Launch of weekly drop in cuppa and games - FREE
Friday 13 May 1pm: Restoration of "Welcome" mosaic + afternoon tea - FREE
Eltham
Tuesday 10 May and Thursday 12 May 3.30-4pm: Cupcake decorating workshops for children - FREE
Wednesday 11 May 10-11.30am: Macramé workshop - FREE
Wednesday 11 May 3-3.30pm: Shared afternoon tea. Bring a plate and make new friends - FREE
Panton Hill
Tuesday 10 May 11.30am-12.30pm: Build a clay cup/plate/bowl and enjoy lunch - FREE
Wednesday 11 May 10am-2pm: Create a wellbeing garden and enjoy lunch and afternoon tea - FREE
Thursday 12 May 9.30am-10.30am: Active Movers exercise class - FREE
