Clunes Neighbourhood House

01/05/2026

Live in or near Clunes? Curious about what’s happening in your own backyard? Or just keen for a fun, relaxed afternoon with the community? This one’s for you 👇

📅 Sunday 24 May
⏰ 12pm – 3pm
📍 43 Fraser St, Clunes

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon right in the heart of town (in the beautifully restored 'Brigade') with something for everyone:
✨ Local groups & community stalls
🎨 Kids activities (yes, free face painting!)
🌭 Free BBQ + sweet treats
🎁 Grab your FREE residents bag packed with goodies & the latest 'What’s On' for the remainder of 2026

Whether you're new to Clunes or have lived here for years, this is the perfect chance to connect, discover, and enjoy everything our community has to offer.

Bring the family, bring a friend - or just bring yourself. We’d love to see you there 💛

Register here to enter the raffle (drawn at 1.30pm and worth over $350): https://www.clunesnh.org/event-details/clunes-day-out

Live in or near Clunes? Do you know all that Clunes has to offer? Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of community activities, sweet treats and BBQ, plus entertainment in the main street of Clunes.

30/04/2026

Ever wondered what you’d do if someone collapsed in front of you?

Join Ambulance Victoria for a relaxed, hands-on session where you’ll learn how to recognise a cardiac arrest and confidently use a defibrillator (AED). No experience needed, no pressure, just real skills that could help save a life - plus a great morning tea afterward.

Register via the link below.

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Learn CPR and how to use a defib (AED) with simple hands-on guidance from Ambulance Victoria, followed by a free morning tea.

19/04/2026

Loads of lovely goodies at the Fraser Street that we spotted today. How cute is the bee 🐝 bucket full of fresh greens?

Thanks all for keeping this topped up!

18/04/2026

Feel like a night off cooking? A chance to meet others who live in Clunes? Why not come along to this week's Resident's Table on Tuesday, 21st April at 6pm.

Our volunteer team will be serving home-style Shepherd's Pie and Sticky Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce and Ice-cream. Vegetarian option available. Costs: $12 Adults, $7 Kids. Cash Only.

This month we'll have a special guest joining the tables from the SES who is able to answer all your 'what should we do if it Flood's' questions. RSVP so we have an idea of numbers, but if you can't, feel free to just pop in on the night.

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Make new friends, meet your neighbours or simply catch up with others that live here in Clunes. Join us for this monthly community dinner in the iconic Town Hall. Enjoy a home-style two-course meal cooked by our team, hear community announcements andenjoy yourself. $12 Adults, $7 Kids. Cash Only

13/04/2026

***This event has been cancelled, but the fabulous team are going to join us at next week’s Resident’s Table from 6pm til 7.30pm, Tuesday 21st April at the Town Hall.

If flash flooding occurs in Clunes, the main street is often affected. That means your business could be at risk and you may not have thought about what you'd do if it happened - but here is your chance to change that. Hopefully you can join us!

Learn how to prepare for flash and riverine flooding, including warnings, safety tips, and what to do, followed by free afternoon tea.

13/04/2026

🌧️ SES Flood Info Sessions + Free Afternoon Tea ☕

What would you do if flash or riverine flooding hit our town again?

Join Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) for a practical, easy-to-understand session on staying safe during flood events. Learn how to:
✔️ Understand flood warnings
✔️ Recognise risks
✔️ Protect your family, home, and community
✔️ Know what to do before, during, and after a flood

No pre-planning needed, just come along, learn, and ask questions. Plus, enjoy a yummy afternoon tea and connect with local SES volunteers and community members.

📍 Clunes Neighbourhood House
🗓️ Thursday 16 April 2026
🕑 2:00pm – 3:30pm
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ses-flash-and-riverine-flooding-info-session-and-free-afternoon-tea-tickets-1985661374624?aff=AprilEmail

Stay informed. Stay safe. 💛

Learn how to prepare for flash and riverine flooding, including warnings, safety tips, and what to do, followed by free afternoon tea.

13/04/2026

How can we think differently to meet the growing need for food relief in rural areas like Clunes?

Big food security systems work with increasing sophistication, and we want to lean into them and draw on their strength. But for people who can't travel into bigger regional centres or towns, relief is harder to get than ever.

Here are a few simple ways you might be able to help.

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People across Australia are feeling the squeeze right now. Rising costs of living impact us all and for many, food insecurity is now a reality, exacerbated by the war and petrol crisis. Demand for support isn't decreasing and for country towns like Clunes, this means thinking differently about how e...

11/04/2026

Thank you for the lovely bunches of freshly picked herbs dropped off at Neighbourhood House this morning! They have been popped in a vase of fresh water down at the stall at 25 Fraser Street.

Clunes has two stalls (Fraser Street and the back of the Bottle Museum - which also has a fridge).

If you are looking for something to do this weekend why not sort through those spare pantry items and top up the stalls? The Fraser Street stall does get the afternoon sun, so packaged staples work there best and are easier for people without transport to access.

01/04/2026

Wake up to the April issue of the Clunes Community News. It's packed full of reminders about the many activities happening close to home this Easter.

Download the online version by clicking the link below. Your print version will hit your letterboxes after the bunny has been.

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Wake up to the April issue of the Clunes Community News. It's packed full of reminders about the many activities happening close to home this Easter.Hard copies will hit your letter boxes after the bunny has been, but as usual, you can download an online copy here.This month's cover features a happy...

24/03/2026

Major events tell a community story all their own. A story that says much about the community behind the festivities, and how people work together. Congratulations to all following a busy Clunes Booktown Festival on the weekend.

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The first quarter of the year is always a busy event season for Clunes, and with Clunes Booktown Festival just behind us, the value and hardwork involved in great events like this is top of mind for all. Booktown, celebrating the streetscape as it does and bringing so many people into our town, show...

15/03/2026

Meet local police over a FREE coffee at the Coffee Palace, ask questions, discuss safety and build connections.

This great initiative is one of three that Hepburn Shire and the Victorian Police are holding at different cafes in Clunes this year. While the Main Street will be impacted by setup for Booktown, don’t stress. You’ll be able to still park in Service Street 😀.

See you there!

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Meet local police over a FREE coffee, ask questions, discuss safety and build connections. Free SafePL8 anti-theft screws also available.