Cockatoo Community House

12/10/2026

🌱 WE’VE GOT A GARDEN TO GROW! 🌿
Our first attempt may have been washed out, but you can’t keep a good garden down!

The NEW DATE for the Hills Community Gardens Relaunch & Wicking Bed Making Workshop!

📅 Sunday 25 October�⏰ 10am – 2pm�📍 The BASE, Cockatoo

🌱 Learn how to build a water-efficient wicking bed�🥬 Help create a thriving community garden�🤝 Meet fellow gardeners, share ideas and make new connections�💚 Be part of growing something wonderful for our community!
No gardening experience needed — just enthusiasm and an interest.

🥪 Bring your own lunch.
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, everyone is welcome.
🌻 Let’s grow more than veggies — let’s grow community!

28/09/2026

Our last school holiday activity is a book reading by Robyn Neil. It follows the story of the Rainbow Snail, friendship, kindness and being yourself.
https://cchouse.org.au/ola/services/school-holiday-fun-rainbow-snail-series-book-reading

28/09/2026

Beads, Braids & Feathers! When the parents have as much fun as the kids we know it's a winner.

Join us again for this special fun school holiday activity on Wednesday 30th September.
https://cchouse.org.au/ola/services/school-holiday-fun-beads-braids-feathers

28/09/2026

Our Free Wicking Bed workshop is on this Saturday 3rd October starting at 10am. Book your spot and have fun learning the benefits of self watering garden systems facilitated by Dave Key at Key Permaculture.

https://cchouse.org.au/ola/services/wicking-bed-workshop

24/09/2026

We're already for our Beads, Braids & Feathers kids workshop on today from 10am to 12pm. Come on down! 🌈🖌️😁

23/09/2026

Last day to book in for tomorrow's kids beads, braids and feathers workshop. https://cchouse.org.au/ola/services/school-holiday-fun-beads-braids-feathers

🌈 Make a Day of It in Cockatoo These School Holidays!

Looking for a fun day out with the grandkids or kids? Come to Cockatoo and turn one of our school holiday activities into a whole day of family fun! 💕

Start at Cockatoo Community House with some hands-on creativity at Beads, Braids & Feathers with Suzanne, or settle in for Rainbow Snail Storytime with local author Robyn Neil, with stories of friendship and kindness plus a snail art activity. 🎨📚

Then keep the fun going! 🍦Treat the kids (and yourself!) to a delicious Fielderberry Farm and Lottie’s Bed & Breakfast ice cream from The Wattle Cafe before heading to Griff's Place for a game of mini golf. ⛳

Create • Read • Eat • Play — all in Cockatoo!

It’s a lovely excuse for parents and grandparents to spend some quality time with the kids while supporting local activities and businesses at the same time. 💜
cchouse.org.au/ola/services/school-holiday-fun-beads-braids-feathers and cchouse.org.au/ola/services/school-holiday-fun-rainbow-snail-series-book-reading

21/09/2026

Didn't find your village? Come and find it at Mumabout.

We are seeking expressions of interest from new mums looking to connect.

Mumabout welcomes new mums, have recently moved to the area, missed out on a mother's group, didn't connect with their original group, are having another baby and want new connections, or simply feel isolated.

Please message us if you're interested to be part of this regular drop-in gathering.

19/09/2026

🌈 Make a Day of It in Cockatoo These School Holidays!

Looking for a fun day out with the grandkids or kids? Come to Cockatoo and turn one of our school holiday activities into a whole day of family fun! 💕

Start at Cockatoo Community House with some hands-on creativity at Beads, Braids & Feathers with Suzanne, or settle in for Rainbow Snail Storytime with local author Robyn Neil, with stories of friendship and kindness plus a snail art activity. 🎨📚

Then keep the fun going! 🍦Treat the kids (and yourself!) to a delicious Fielderberry Farm and Lottie’s Bed & Breakfast ice cream from The Wattle Cafe before heading to Griff's Place for a game of mini golf. ⛳

Create • Read • Eat • Play — all in Cockatoo!

It’s a lovely excuse for parents and grandparents to spend some quality time with the kids while supporting local activities and businesses at the same time. 💜
cchouse.org.au/ola/services/school-holiday-fun-beads-braids-feathers and cchouse.org.au/ola/services/school-holiday-fun-rainbow-snail-series-book-reading

16/09/2026

Book your spot into our Wicking Bed Workshop coming up on Sat 3rd October. We are thrilled to have local expert Dave at Total Harvest Protection by Key Permaculture deliver the workshop, a Hills Community Gardens initiative.

16/09/2026

Thanks CWA Emerald District for the groups monthly donation to our Food is Free Pantry located at Eastern Dandenong Ranges BASE.