Playgroups in Port Phillip
Fishermans Bend Community Centre
Playgroups are a great way for parents and children to learn from each other and meet other local families. There are many playgroups operating from Port Phillip community facilities. To obtain information about existing playgroups in Port Phillip, go to Playgroups Victoria www.playgroup.org.au and search ‘Find a Playgroup’. Contact Family, Youth and Children Community Support Officer on 03 9209 6777 or fyccommunitysupport@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Borrow from your local Toy Library There are a number of toy libraries operating within the City of Port Phillip. Toy libraries are membershipbased and enable members to borrow toys for their children (zero-eight years of age) during weekly borrowing times, in exchange for a modest yearly fee and assisting with the operation of the library.
Middle Park Toy Library
Middle Park Community Centre, 256 Richardson Street Tuesday and Saturday 9.30 am - 11 am middleparktoylibrary@gmail.com
Port Melbourne Toy Library
Port Melbourne Town Hall, 333 Bay Street Wednesday 11.30 am -12.30 pm Saturday 10.30 am - 11.30 am pmtoylibrary@gmail.com
South Melbourne Toy Library
Clarendon Family Centre, 400 Clarendon Street Thursday and Saturday 9.30 am - 11 am southmelbournetoylibrary@gmail.com
Empire Dance Company
Event Management
Ideally suited to artists, volunteers and anyone who is interested in learning to run a community event (includes practical hands-on experience working on in-house community events). Monday 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm, 10 weeks
Health and Wellbeing
Variety of exercise classes for all ages, including yoga, strength training and meditation.
Port Melbourne Community Room
1/147 Liardet Street, Port Melbourne Phone 03 9209 6351 Email comfacil@portphillip.vic.gov.au Wisdom Within
Healthy Relationships - Healing Group and Meditation.
Feeling more connected to yourself and others allows you to know yourself more and create healthier relationships. This group is a safe and supportive facilitated environment to explore themes in your life and learn tools to change unwanted feelings, thoughts and emotions in relationships. Phone for a timetable (small group sessions six to 10 people) $30 / $15 concession Monique 0403 126 387 Email monique@wisdomwithin.net.au www.wisdomwithin.net.au
Itsy Bitsy Chef
Community Gardens Would you like to be involved in community gardening? Get in touch with Port Phillip’s friendly and knowledgeable community garden groups. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ gardens.htm
Community Grants The Community Grants program aims to work together with funded groups and organisations to meet identified community needs, support local networks, promote and encourage participation in community life, facilitate innovation and promote access, inclusion and acceptance of diversity. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ community_grants.htm
Council has a range of community centres available for casual hire. For further details and photos visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ hiring_community_centres.htm or email comfacil@portphillip.vic.gov.au. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/local_ community_centres.htm www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/hiring_ community_centres.htm
Corner Dunstan Parade and Centre Ave, Garden City Phone 03 9209 6351 Email comfacil@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Elwood Toy Library
Elwood/St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 87 Tennyson Street Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9.30 am - 11.30 am eltoylib@gmail.com
Looking for community space in Port Phillip?
Providing school aged children a fun and hands on educational experience with all five senses utilised in a two hour cooking class. Monday - Friday 4 pm - 6 pm $25 per session 0425 745 784 Email info@itsybitsychef.com.au www.itsybitsychef.com.au
Toastmasters
Effective communication skills are the window to a world of opportunity. Third Saturday of month 1.15 pm - 3.30 pm $70 six monthly membership Dick Wilkie 0413 530 537 Email helen.mckenziefairlie@gmail.com
We provide a professional and nurturing environment with fully qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Specialising in Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Acrobatic classes for students of all ages. We also offer C.S.T.D examination classes, competition classes and private lessons as well as opportunities to perform throughout the year. Contact us for a timetable. Nicole 0401 462 796 Email empiredancecompanyau@gmail.com www.facebook.com/empiredancecompanyau/ Instagram@empire_dance_co
Soccer Time Kids
We teach one - five year olds soccer in a fun and educational way. Develop gross motor skills, cognitive learning and social skills. Wednesday mornings. Bookings essential. 1300 476 223 www.soccertimekids.com.au
Bippity Boppity Dance
A fun, interactive and creative dance program for preschool aged children specifically designed programs for two - five year olds. Thursday two years 9.30am -10am, three years 10.15 am - 11 am, four - five years 11.15 am 12 pm Two years $14, three years $17, four - five years $17 per class Maree Blencowe 0418 564 276 www.bippityboppitydance.com.au
Capoeira
Capoeira is an art form that includes non-contact martial art, dance, singing and instrument playing. All inclusive, independent of fitness level or physical limitation. Classes suitable for ages four years and up. Phone for timetable. Itta 0474 194 156 www.abadamelb.com.au www.facebook.com/Abada.Capoeira.Kids
Zumba Gold - Low Impact Modified Dance Fitness
Perfect for beginners to active older adults, or recovering from injuries. Focusing on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, range of motion, muscular conditioning, flexibility, co-ordination and balance. No experience needed. Tuesday 6.45 pm - 7.35 pm Friday 9.10 am - 10 am $12 Flat Rate (first class is half price) no senior discounts Tracy 0404 287 580 Email tracy.constantinou@bigpond.com
St Kilda venues 03 9209 6371
South Melbourne, Middle Park and Albert Park venues
Sandridge Community Centre and Trugo Club
03 9209 6349
Port Melbourne venues
50’s and over social group Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm Phyllis 03 9646 1773
Tap Dancing classes Tappers of Share and Care Wednesday 1 pm - 3 pm $5 per class Carol 03 9645 2369
Want a fun way to get fit and healthy? Come along and learn to play this unique Australian game. Veree 03 9646 4292
PPLAC Bridge Tuesday 6.30pm Eddie 03 9645 2427 Email pplac@life.org.au
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Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre (ESNLC)
ARCS Training (Applied Reception and Customer Service)
The training course has been designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience to undertake a range of tasks and procedures required for customer service office administrators. Thursday 10 am - 12.30 pm Free for unemployed
Support your local community, become a volunteer www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ volunteers.htm
Yoga
Simply show up and enjoy these wonderful classes with fully qualified instructors. (Mats provided or bring your own). Tuesday and Thursday: 6.30 pm - 7.40 pm, 7.45 pm - 9 pm $10 / $7 concession per casual class
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Port Melbourne Community Centre and Trugo Club 219 Esplanade East, Port Melbourne Phone 03 9209 6351 Email comfacil@portphillip.vic.gov.au Trugo
Microsoft Office Basic Computers Intel® Learn Easy Steps
Experienced Trugo players are ready and able to show you how to play the game. Trugo is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. All equipment is provided. Terry 03 9645 1875
Learn about the basic parts of a computer what they do, the operating system, and how to perform simple computer related tasks. Friday 10.30 am - 1 pm $100 / $70 concession, 10 weeks
Social Health and Inclusion Port (SHIP)
Intermediate Computers (Get that Job) Intel® Learn Easy Steps
The SHIP project brings local residents together to promote and support a connected, healthy and inclusive Port Melbourne. Join the Port Melbourne Icebergs, have a night out with the SHIP social club, volunteer with the Waterfront Welcomers at Station Pier or join a working group to plan future activities. 03 9525 1300 Email ship@ischs.org.au www.facebook.com/SHIPortMelb
www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ contact_us.htm Phone: 03 9209 6777 Facsimile: 03 9536 2722 SMS: 0432 005 405 Email: assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au
For more information please visit: www.relayservice.gov.au Please contact ASSIST on 03 9209 6777 if you require a large print version.
The FREE Community Bus provides access for all to services throughout the City of Port Phillip. Phone 03 9209 6223 Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm or email commbus@portphillip.vic.gov.au.
Managing Files, Photos and Social Media
Facebook,YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, learn how to be connected either for work or personal reasons and organised with your precious photos and important documents. $100 / $70 concession, five days
Occasional Child Care
Qualified carers and great developmental play for children six months - five years. Monday - Thursday 9.30 am - 1.30 pm
87 Tennyson Street, Elwood Phone 03 9531 1954 Email esnlc@esnlc.com.au www.esnlc.com.au
03 9209 6351
Learn how to market yourself to get the job you want using LinkedIn, networking, social media, writing, blogging and computer skills. Tuesday 9.30 am - 3 pm $100 / $70 concession, 10 weeks
iPads,Tablets and Smart phones Intel® Learn Easy Steps
English as an additional language Many different levels covering conversation, reading and writing. Monday to Thursday 9.30 am - 1.30 pm $85 per term / $55 concession
Computer Club
Build on your knowledge in a perfect support group for all levels. Open to everyone to come and use our computers or your smart device, learn and share new skills. Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm $3 per session or $2 per hour
French
Our French teacher is a native speaker who covers grammar and conversation. All levels are available. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday 6.30 pm - 8 pm $180 per term
Walking group
Great for local residents who want to meet new people and walk, walk, walk, sharing a coffee halfway. Meet outside the front of Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Friday 9.30 am Free (café coffee stop requires cash)
Elwood Community Choir
Come and have some fun singing in this brandnew local choir. No auditions, all welcome. We will explore world music, pop, folk, classical and more, led by experienced choir leader Jeannie Marsh. Wednesday 7.30 pm - 9 pm $90 for nine weeks or $15 per session.
Bones for Life-Feldenkrais
Body alignment and Strengthening of Bone with increased Bone Density is achieved through the “Bones for Life”® Program. Thursday 2 pm - 3 pm $90 for nine weeks or $15 per session
Got the device but unsure how to use it? Come and learn about apps and syncing. Tuesday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm $100 / $70 concession, 10 weeks
Little Free Library Free libraries are popping up around Port Phillip, take a book or share it with a friend. Book donations welcome.
Find a Little Free Library near you:
Information included in this publication (including costs) is accurate at the time of publishing but is subject to change.
Danielle 0459 988 353
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1 Tucker Ave, Garden City Phone 03 9209 6351 Email comfacil@portphillip.vic.gov.au Trugo
PPLAC Badminton Group Thursday 8 pm - 10 pm Free Email lindacharing@hotmail.com
Liftout guide
Email dmccaffrey@ischs.org.au
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