Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre

28/10/2026

We recently attended the ACEVic Learn Local Conference 2026 in Melbourne, exploring the theme Adapt, Innovate and Transform.

We heard from some inspiring guest speakers, including our Master of Ceremonies, Mahsa Nabizada, who shared her learning journey and reflected on how she has adapted and grown over the years.

It was a great opportunity to celebrate lifelong learning and the power of embracing change! 🌱

22/10/2026

🥁Let the Children’s Week celebrations begin!
We’re kicking off Children’s Week with a special drumming incursion from the amazing team at Super Mande Percussion on Monday 26th October!

Our little learners will have the opportunity to explore rhythm, music and movement through a fun, interactive drumming experience that celebrates creativity, connection and the joy of learning together. 🎵

We can’t wait to see the children get involved, make some noise and create wonderful memories as we celebrate Children’s Week!

📅 Monday 26th October
🎶 Special morning drumming workshop

For more information on our Park Orchards Early Learning Centre, visit https://www.parkorchards.org.au/Childcare.aspx or call us on 9876-4381.

22/10/2026

And that’s a wrap!
Here’s a little snippet from our recent Seniors’ Month workshops. We had a great turnout, and it was wonderful to see so many of you joining us to learn new skills!

From Floristry and An Introduction to AI and Scam Awareness, to this week’s Downsizing While Keeping Your Life Story workshop, it’s been a fantastic month of learning and connection.

21/10/2026

✨ Bring a friend, save $10 each! ✨

Our hands-on workshops at Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre are the perfect excuse to catch up with a friend and make something special together! Choose from one of the following workshops...

Succulent Sandscapes – Sat 24th October, 10-12pm
Needle Felting: Pocket Pals – Sat 7th November, 10-1pm
Bookbinding Workshop – Sat 14th November, 10-3.30pm
Candle Making – Sat 28th November, 10-12pm
Kokedama Workshop – Sat 12th December, 10-12pm

Grab a friend, follow the link below and quote the coupon code at checkout to save $10 each! 💛

👉 https://www.parkorchards.org.au/Courses/Workshops.aspx
🎟️ Coupon code: FRIENDS

Your local neighbourhood house where people gather to learn, connect and belong.

Classes, clubs, conversations and a cup of tea. We are also home to an Early Learning Centre and deliver nationally accredited courses.

👋Everyone is welcome. Just walk in!

21/10/2026

🎓Congratulations, graduates! 🎓
We are so proud of our students who have just completed their CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support! Your hard work, commitment and passion for supporting children and learners have shone through, and we can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes you. 🌟

A big thank you and a fond farewell to our lovely trainer Ann-Maree, who will finish up with us this year. 🌸 You’ll be so missed here at Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre, and we wish you all the very best!

18/10/2026

Learning together at Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre!

As part of Get Online Week, we recently held our Introduction to AI & Scam Awareness workshop, helping our community build confidence with technology, learn a little more about AI, and pick up some handy tips for staying safe online.

It was lovely to bring people together to learn something new and share knowledge! This was the second of our Seniors Month workshops, and we’re excited to keep the learning going.

🌐 Want to learn more about AI and staying safe online? You can access these helpful resources from Good Things Australia:
👉 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/your-ai-learning-journey/

📣 Coming up next in our Seniors Month program!
Join us for our next workshop:
🏡 Downsizing While Keeping Your Life Story
📅 Wednesday, 21 October
⏰ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Come along for a friendly session about navigating downsizing while holding on to the memories, stories and special things that make a house a home. ❤️
📞 Want to join us? Give our friendly team a call to enrol on 9876 4381 or book here: https://bit.ly/seniors-downsizing

We love bringing our community together to learn, connect and support one another. We hope to see you soon!

16/10/2026

Welcome to Park Orchards Early Learning Centre!

💛 Early learning that fits around your family life!
Our multi-age centre welcomes children from birth to six, so siblings can stay together in one room.
Choose flexible half or full day sessions, supported by qualified educators and school holiday care, all in a welcoming, community-run environment. We make care easier for busy families.

✨We are CCS approved, visit www.parkorchards.org.au/Childcare.aspx
or contact 9876 438 for a tour.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming Drumming Workshop during International Children’s Week starting 24th of October! This will be a great opportunity to experience our centre. More info coming soon….

15/10/2026

Thinking about downsizing but not quite sure where to start? You’re not alone!

As part of our Seniors Month program, Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre invites you to join us for a friendly and informative workshop exploring how to make downsizing feel a little less overwhelming.

We’ll look at practical ways to sort through your belongings, decide what to keep, pass on, donate or store, and make choices that reflect what matters most to you. Because downsizing isn’t just about letting go of things — it’s about holding on to the memories, stories and special moments that make a house a home.

📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026
⏰ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Domeney Recreation Room, 452 Knees Rd, Park Orchards
💲 Cost: $5

Whether you’re just starting to think about downsizing or already planning your next chapter, come along, learn something new and connect with others in our community.

📲 Ready to join us? Find out more and book your place here:
👉 https://parkorchards.org.au/Courses/DownsizingSeniors.aspx
📞 Prefer to enrol over the phone? Give our friendly team a call on 9876 4381.
We look forward to welcoming you!

08/10/2026

🐾 Dementia Together – Our Second Session! 💛

On Wednesday, we hosted our second Dementia Together session, with October’s theme celebrating our wonderful animal companions and the special place pets hold in our lives.

We were delighted to welcome Norman the dog as our very special guest! 🐶 It was beautiful to see the smiles, laughter and joy Norman brought to our participants. His visit created lovely moments of connection and conversation as we shared stories about our much-loved pets.

Dementia Together provides a relaxed, welcoming space for people living with early-stage dementia and their family members or carers to enjoy morning tea, social connection and meaningful shared experiences.
A big thank you to Norman and his owner Meg for joining us and making our morning extra special!

Would you like to join us? We welcome enquiries from people living with early-stage dementia and their family members or carers who would like to connect with others in a friendly, supportive community setting.
Please contact Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre for more information.

A special thank you to Community Bank Warrandyte for their support for this important program.

08/10/2026

Was pleased to be invited and work with other service providers meeting with Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney and Gabriel Ng MP