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Do you earn $60,000 or less? Get free help with your tax return from a tax help volunteer at Yarraville Community Centre. Starting Saturday 27 July, continuing fortnightly from 9am – 3pm at our 59 Francis St venue. Bookings essential – call us on 9687 1560 Check your eligibility here

The GROW Program is an engaging and supportive learning and education program that will help you gain the confidence and skills to apply for and gain employment, or go on to further education. Supportive adult learning space Individual learning program and goals Active learning through projects Learning activities using real workplace documents and tasks Meet […]

Students enjoyed the end of year celebration at Footscray Park last week with perfect weather. Everyone brought along a plate of food to share and participated in fun activities including guided walks of the gardens, badminton, soccer and finska. Thank you to all our students and we wish them a happy and healthy 2019.

Wednesday was the launch of the Family Learning Project delivered in partnership with Skilling Employment & Aid Enterprises Australia. This project will provide English language and sewing and cooking for women planning to look for work in these areas in the future. One class will be in Footscray and Tarneit both for 3 days a […]

A huge thank you to The Green Centre for their generous donation of soil and mulch for our Blackwood St Neighbourhood House garden. The Green Centre are an organic garden mulch and soil supplier. A family run business, they have been supplying residential, commercial and landscaping customers with quality organic garden supplies, instant turf products […]

Come and celebrate Neighbourhood House Week with 3 FREE workshops on offer. Enrol in 1 or all 3 of the following taster workshops: 12.00pm – Spanish for Travellers – Bookings open 6 Spanish key phrases for you to use in all types of everyday situations. 1.30pm – Vertical garden- Bookings open Make this DIY portable system […]

Join the Friends of Stony Creek and YCC on Thurs 22 June at 10am for an informative walk and talk. This new walking group for older people will get you fit while you learn about flora, fauna and history in the local area. Call 9688 0342 to register your interest.

Share a photo of what your Neighbourhood House or Community Centre means to you for a chance to win an iPad and other prizes. Just snap a picture and post it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #heartofmari Competition ends Friday 28 April 2017 with the winner announced during Neighbourhood House Week 8 […]

Join us in celebrating 40 years in our community at 59 Francis st, Yarraville on Thursday 19 November 2.00pm – 7.00pm. Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, launch by Hon Wade Noonan MP. Free kids and adult workshops, local entertainment, and food. Community stalls, magic show, kids face painting and a photographic and historic exhibition. […]