Warragul Community House

03/09/2026

🌟 MEET OUR TUTORS | Say hello to Sarah! 👋

If you’ve joined one of our computer or AI classes recently, you may have already met Sarah Billington, one of the newest tutors at Warragul Community House.

Sarah is currently sharing her knowledge across AI for the Workplace, AI-assisted Novel Plotting and Intermediate Computers, and there’s one thing she particularly loves about teaching: watching that moment when something new finally clicks. 💡

“I’m excited by helping people understand how they learn new topics and watching students build confidence in an area that is new for them.”

Sarah likes to shape her classes around the people in the room, whether that means focusing on skills they need for work, exploring their interests or, in the case of novel plotting, diving into the genres and stories they love.

For Sarah, a good class isn’t about standing at the front and talking at people. It’s about creating a small team where everyone can ask questions, share what they know and learn from one another.

💬 And now for the important question… what might you NOT know about Sarah?

She has a brush with television fame to her name. 📺✨

Sarah spent some time as an extra on TV and in advertisements, including the prestigious role of bored person standing in a supermarket queue.

But her greatest screen achievement?

Her cardigan once walked in front of the characters at Lassiter’s Café in an episode of Neighbours.

As Sarah puts it:

“A star was born. Not me, my cardigan.” 😂

We’re delighted to have Sarah sharing her skills, curiosity and famous cardigan credentials with the Warragul Community House community.

👋 Welcome to the team, Sarah!

01/09/2026

🏉 WELL… THE AFL FINALS HAVE CERTAINLY ARRIVED! 🏉

The first ever Wildcard Round gave us a bit of everything.

😱 A three-point thriller between the Bulldogs and Magpies
🔵 Carlton keeping the dream alive
💔 Seasons ending
🏆 And the race for the Premiership now well and truly underway!

So with footy fever officially taking hold, there’s no better time to remind you that our AFL Grand Final Morning Tea is coming up at Warragul Community House!

On Wednesday 16 September, we’re breaking out the club colours for a morning of footy banter, morning tea, prizes and probably a few wildly confident premiership predictions. 😄

Wear your AFL or soccer club colours, with prizes for the Best Team Colours Outfit and Best/Most Imaginative Outfit.

📅 Wednesday 16 September
⏰ 10.00am - 11.30am
📍 138 Normanby Street, Warragul
🪙 Gold coin donation

Please RSVP on 5623 6032 or at the Front Desk so we know how much morning tea to prepare.

And after the Wildcard Round, we have to ask…

👇 Who are you tipping to win the 2026 AFL Premiership? 🏆

Baw Baw Shire Council

31/08/2026

💚 John has done it again! 💚

We’ve been incredibly fortunate to receive another generous donation from John and the team at Select Office Supplies Warragul.

You might remember John came to our rescue earlier this year when one of our desks finally decided it had done enough years of service and “retired”😄. John not only donated a replacement desk, he generously provided additional furniture for Warragul Community House.

And now he’s back!

John is helping us give our much-loved deck a refresh, starting with these fantastic new chairs. As you can see, our team wasted absolutely no time putting them to the comfort test... they passed! 🪑✅

Our deck is used every week by our social groups, students, volunteers and visitors. It’s a place for conversations, cuppas, classes and connection, so having comfortable and welcoming furniture makes a genuine difference.

John, your generosity towards Warragul Community House and the people who use it is incredible. We are so grateful to have local business owners like you who quietly step up and support their community.

Thank you, John! 💚

28/08/2026

🎥 Take a look back at a very special afternoon at Warragul Community House.

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Kintsugi Heroes for the launch of Sarah Rosse’s memoir, So, Who Are You Anyway? 📖

The afternoon brought people together to celebrate Sarah’s book and explore some powerful themes through a panel discussion, including resilience, mental health and wellbeing, journalling and the role storytelling can play in helping us connect and better understand one another.

Sarah was joined on the panel by Warragul Community House Manager Shaun Mallia, with plenty of thoughtful conversation and reflection shared throughout the afternoon.

🎬 Kintsugi Heroes has put together this wonderful highlight reel capturing the day, and we’re delighted to share it with you.

👇 Watch the highlights here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXJ8HTEkzAQ

A big thank you to Sarah and the Kintsugi Heroes team for choosing Warragul Community House to be part of such a meaningful occasion, and congratulations again to Sarah on the launch of So, Who Are You Anyway? 💛

Sarah Rosse launched her memoir "So, Who Are You Anyway?" — and the...

27/08/2026

🌿 Our Deck Retreat Garden is taking shape!🌿

Work is officially underway on our new Deck Retreat Garden at Warragul Community House!

Made possible thanks to a community grant from Baw Baw Shire Council, the new garden will create a welcoming green space off our deck, leading into the wonderful Warragul Community Garden. 🌱

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Rotary Club of Warragul, who have generously donated their time, skills and know-how to help bring the garden to life.

A huge thank you to Chris Major and the Rotary team for rolling up their sleeves and volunteering their time to build something our whole community will be able to enjoy. 💚

There’s still plenty happening behind the scenes, but we’re already excited by the progress.

📸 We’ll keep sharing updates as the garden grows, before the big reveal!

Watch this space… 🌿🪴**

25/08/2026

💻 NEED A LAPTOP? WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP!

Warragul Community House is excited to launch our Laptop Loan Program for Baw Baw Shire residents aged 50+, helping more people in our community access technology, get online and stay connected.

Eligible participants can borrow a laptop for 4 weeks, with the option of one 4 week extension, giving you up to 8 weeks with the device.

And we won’t simply hand you a laptop and send you on your way! 💚

When you collect your laptop, a member of our team will help you get it set up and ready to use, and walk you through what you need to know to get started.

To access the Laptop Loan Program:
📍 You must be a Baw Baw Shire resident aged 50+
💳 You’ll need three forms of ID
💰 A $100 refundable deposit is required
💻 Loans are for 4 weeks, with one extension available

👩‍💻 Want to build your digital skills too?

While it’s not a requirement of borrowing a laptop, you can also sign up for free one-on-one Be Connected sessions with our tutor Heather. You choose what you’d like to learn, with sessions available Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment.

💻 Interested in borrowing a laptop?

Numbers are limited, so call Warragul Community House on 5623 6032 to make an appointment and secure yours.

💜 Our Laptop Loan Program has been made possible thanks to the support of Good Things Foundation, helping us make technology and digital learning more accessible to people in our community.

Baw Baw Shire Council

24/08/2026

🌿 TERM 4 IS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS! 🌿

Our Term 4 courses, workshops and social groups are now live on the Warragul Community House website — and bookings are open! 🎉

Whether you’re looking to learn something new, try a new activity, meet people, or simply enjoy some time connecting with others, there’s something for everyone. 💙💚

🖥️ Browse the full program & book online:
www.warragulcommunityhouse.org.au

📰 Keep an eye out for our printed Course Guide in the Gazette on Tuesday 1st September.

And if you’d like a little more information, come in and have a chat with our wonderful volunteers. They’ll be happy to help you find the right course, workshop or social group — and you can take home a flyer about your course of choice. 😊

21/08/2026

💧 Need a hand with your water bill or want some simple tips to save water at home?

Next Wednesday, we’re welcoming the team from Gippsland Water to Warragul Community House for a free Community Info Session.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 10.30am to 12.30pm
📍 Warragul Community House

The Gippsland Water Customer Care team will be here to talk about the support they provide, share practical ways to save water at home and answer questions about your water bill.

They can also sit down with you and help with your bill on the spot if you need some extra support.

☕ We’ll provide morning tea, so come along for a cuppa, have a chat and find out what support is available.

The session is free and everyone is welcome. 💙

No booking required. Just drop into Warragul Community House and join us!

Baw Baw Shire Council

20/08/2026

Our Federation University Australia Occupational Therapy students were back at Warragul Community House, this time spending time with our Introduction to Hospitality crew.

They sunk their teeth into some delicious homemade pizza, chatted with our students and learned more about the people and communities we support here at the House. 🍕😊

For the OT students, their time with us has been about more than observing programs. It’s been an opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds, hear their stories and gain a deeper understanding of the wonderfully diverse community they may one day support through their work.

We’ve loved having them spend time with us and wish them all the very best with their studies and wherever their future careers take them! 💛

And a big thanks to our Introduction to Hospitality crew and tutor Di Carson for sharing their classroom... and their pizza! 👏

We've also shared a few snaps of the hospitality crew taken over the past few weeks. They've been having a great time!

Baw Baw Shire Council

19/08/2026

🏉⚽ GRAND FINAL FEVER IS COMING TO WARRAGUL COMMUNITY HOUSE! 🏆

Whether your heart belongs to the footy or soccer, pull on your team colours and join us for our AFL Grand Final Morning Tea!

📅 Wednesday 16 September
⏰ 10.00am – 11.30am
📍 Warragul Community House
🪙 Gold coin donation

We’ll have morning tea, plenty of footy and soccer banter and, most importantly, prizes up for grabs! 🏆

Come dressed to impress for your chance to win:
🔵🔴 Best Team Colours Outfit – AFL or soccer!
🎉 Best/Most Imaginative Outfit

You don’t have to be a footy fanatic either. This is really about getting together, having a laugh and enjoying a morning with our community. 💚

Bring a friend, wear your colours and join the fun!

☎️ Please RSVP for catering purposes on 5623 6032, let our team know at the Front Desk, or leave us a comment.

And yes… friendly team rivalry is absolutely encouraged! 😄🏉⚽

Baw Baw Shire Council