Torquay Community House

07/06/2026

Our office is closed today for the King's Birthday public holiday.

Little Da Vincis playgroup, Have a Chat morning tea and All Abilities Art are not running today and will return next week. For all classes run by external hirers, please check with your facilitator!

See you Tuesday morning!

26/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week is from 27th May - 3rd June and we're all in!
Join Torquay local Jen from Surf Coast for Reconciliation for a cuppa and chat about all things reconciliation in a safe and relaxed space. Ask questions, share knowledge and ideas or simply connect over a cuppa. Stay for as little or as long as you like.

When: Between 10:30am and 12pm on Monday 1st June.
Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price st, Torquay

No booking required - we look forward to chatting with you!

26/05/2026

🖤 On National Sorry Day we honour the strength and resilience of survivors and families of the Stolen Generations, and the harm that past government policies have caused.

It has been 28 years since the Bringing them home report was delivered in reponse to this traumatic era, and only 6% of recommendations from this report have been implemented.

Want to learn more?

👉healingfoundation.org.au
The Healing Foundation are dedicated to supporting Stolen Generations survivors, families and communities.

👉reconciliation.org.au
Reconciliation Australia are the lead body for reconciliation in Australia. We recommend visiting their website for lots of information on this topic.

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21/05/2026

It's National Volunteer Week!

✨Did you know that Torquay Community House has over 50 volunteers including our volunteer Board of Management?

✨Our volunteers are tutors, group facilitators, office volunteers, Dungeons & Dragons masters, IT wizards, craft gurus and more!

✨Volunteers are the heart of Torquay Community House and make everything that happens here possible. From governance at the board level, to welcoming folks through the door on any given day - Volunteers are vital to all community houses.

💐Today we celebrated many local volunteers including our very own Larissa Sichivitsa, at the Surf Coast Shire Council Local Legends awards ceremony.

THANKYOU to our fabulous vols - we are so lucky to work alongside you!

18/05/2026

☕ Positivi-tea: Share a cuppa. Share a chat.

📅 Monday 25 May
🕑 2pm – 3:30pm
📍 Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street

Come for 10 minutes or the whole time. Everyone is welcome. This is a relaxed, drop-in gathering for anyone living with disability or neurodivergence - and the family members, friends, and allies who walk alongside them. Bring your story. Bring your light.

RSVP appreciated (so we can plan for allergies and catering) https://thq.fyi/se/eof-_To

In partnership with Wavy Habits .habits 🌻

16/05/2026

The House is buzzing this morning with the community rolling up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, or for some kids, the FluMist. Barnaby the Therapy dog has arrived to help ease anxiety. Check out geelongmobilevaccination for appointment availability!

13/05/2026

We were proud to stand as allies alongside community at Monday's Rainbow Flag raising at Surf Coast Shire Council 🏳️‍🌈

IDAHOBIT day is officially this Sunday 17 May - will you go rainbow?
Learn more => https://www.idahobit.org.au/

🏳️‍🌈Standing together for IDAHOBIT🏳️‍🌈

Mayor Libby Stapleton was joined by 2025 Victorian Pride Awards Ally of the Year, Rueben Whyte, raising the rainbow flag outside Council’s Torquay office today, acknowledging the international day against LGBTIQA+ discrimination, IDAHOBIT.

IDAHOBIT is on Sunday 17 May, but celebrations were bought forward, with community members and students from Surf Coast Secondary College joining Mayor Stapleton, Cr Bodsworth, Cr Crockett and Cr Pattison.

Mayor Stapleton said raising the rainbow flag showed Council’s proud allyship and support of inclusion.

“𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦,” Mayor Stapleton said.

Guest speaker Rueben Whyte from Them Humans Inc. shared his journey to become an ally and how he reluctantly stepped into this space to create safe, identify affirming spaces where creativity becomes a pathway to confidence, community and opportunity.

“𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥. 𝘐𝘧 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯,” he said.

We will fly the rainbow flag for the month of May, showing support for IDAHOBIT Day and all that the day stands for.

11/05/2026

If you haven't lined up your flu shot for this season yet, here's your chance to get it done locally with a friendly therapy dog present to ease the nerves. If you have young people in your life aged 2-17, you can also get them the FluMist and avoid the arguments about jabs!

Visit the Torquay mobile flu clinic this May for vaccinations, free hearing tests, and support from Juma the therapy dog. Book now!

06/05/2026

🎨✨ Crafternoons – Creativity, Connection & Community ✨🎨
Love to create? Want to try something new? Crafternoons is a relaxed, welcoming space for upper primary and high school aged young people to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others.
Each session, talented local mentors guide hands-on projects — from crafty classics to fresh new ideas. It’s the perfect after-school hangout to make something you’re proud of, meet like-minded creatives, and be part of a supportive community.
Come solo or bring your grown-up along — everyone is welcome.
Younger siblings can join in too, with active adult supervision.
No experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to create something special ✨
When: Thursday afternoons 4:30 - 6:00pm, 7, 14, 21 & 28 May and 4 June
Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street
Cost: FREE
Bookings: https://thq.fyi/se/2e17fee12799

24/04/2026

💐 The recent Wadawurrung Bouquet workshop was a hit!
Alongside creating beautiful bouquets, participants explored cultural artefacts found right here on Wadawurrung Country, admired pieces made from possum and kangaroo skin, and learnt about traditional crafts, tools, and marngrook (the original Aussie Rules Football).

A heartfelt thank you to Corrina Eccles for her continued generosity in sharing her knowledge, stories and culture with our community. Each workshop creates a space that is engaging and deeply meaningful. ❤️💛🖤