Farnham Street

12/10/2026

09/10/2026

Earlier this year, the High Court of Australia had agreed to hear an appeal in the class action against the demolition of Victoria's Public Housing towers. IMCL presented this case to the High Court on Wednesday, October 7 where they continued to argue that public housing residents should have been consulted with before a decision was made that affects them and their communities.

26/09/2026

🍕Pizza Party at Farnham Street!!
On Tuesday, the Boomerang Network had delicious pizzas, hearty conversations and a good time at Farnham Street. Thank you to Shane Evans, who coordinates the activities of the Network and did a wonderful job again👏

21/09/2026

📣 Need help applying for the Get Active Kids Vouchers?

Vouchers are available to help families cover sports fees for the kids—and the staff at Farnham Street is here to help! 🏃‍♀️⚽️

If you're unsure if you're eligible or need a hand filling out the form online, drop by or contact our staff. We'd love to help you get it sorted!

Call us 03 9376 9088 or visit our office to get an appointment!

21/09/2026

☀️ Sunshine, nature, and great company! 🌿

To celebrate R U OK? Day, our students and staff at Farnham Street took a trip to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens on Thursday, 17 September. Nice weather, shared food, and wonderful conversations made it a day to remember. 🌺

Remember to check in on someone and ask, "R U OK?" 💬

04/09/2026

The Boomerang Network celebrated the first day of spring with a bbq this week. We had a great turn out and all enjoyed the first sunshine and a sausage or two. Thanks to President Shane for organising, and Luiji, Rex, Cheryl and all our friends and carers who helped organise the afternoon.

25/08/2026

THE FINAL WEEK FOR SIGNATURES!
In order to get our petition in front of parliament before they break for election prep, we need to get final signatures by 31 August.
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT51v1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTRuRnFhUWFDcUNkVmtWUEFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYJQbWPgKYwGxl_Tyxb4MFkBqTTghTEJyySVdeOaCSrozSbIrtlqmPuWE0Og_aem_hz_L3geuZhV9llnOn1USlQ

PETITION CLOSING 31 AUGUST
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

Thank you for 5,000 signatures! But we can’t stop now!
In our final week, let’s show the Victorian Government the power of community.

Please sign and share our petition to

21/08/2026

SIGN THE PETITION TO KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN

https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

Strong communities start in Neighbourhood Houses. We're asking the Victorian Government to support stronger communities by ensuring access to the social connection and wellbeing our sector provides through:
💛 Restoring and maintaining Neighbourhood House funding
🩵 Support 25 Neighbourhood Houses who do not currently receive any ongoing funding
🩷 Develop a fund for the establishment of 5 additional Neighbourhood Houses in Victoria’s growth areas annually

Support stronger communities - sign the petition: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

17/08/2026

Last week we celebrated Dennis' last day at Farnham Street. Dennis has been an important and valued member of our teaching team for a long time, loved by students, as well as being supervisor of new teachers, bringing Fotina and Catherine into our team also. Dennis, we wish you all the best with your retirement.. where you'll be knitting, cooking, holidaying, chilling, and spending time with your partner and friends. All the best, and thanks for everything!

09/08/2026

Last week we said thank you to Halima who is giving up teaching the Debney Meadows Class in Digital Skills so she can work more in her main job at Alexander College. We'll miss you Halima but this isn't goodbye and we look forward to working with you on the next project. We appreciate all the skills building, community connection and support you provide for the local community. Here's Halima in her new Farnham Street apron..