Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre

19/06/2026

🎬🎤 ELVIS MOVIE AFTERNOON 🎤🎬

Put on your blue suede shoes and join us for an afternoon of music, memories and movie magic!

The Wongan-Ballidu Seniors Recreation Centre and Wongan Hills CRC invite community members to a free screening of the 2022 blockbuster Elvis.

📅 Friday 10 July
🕛 12:00pm
📍 Wongan Hills Civic Centre

Dress up in your favourite Elvis-inspired outfit and bring along a plate to share for a potluck-style lunch before settling in to enjoy the movie. Popcorn will be provided.

Whether you're a lifelong Elvis fan or simply looking for a fun afternoon out, this is a great opportunity to catch up with friends, share a meal and enjoy a fantastic film together.

🎟️ Free entry
🍿 Popcorn provided
🥪 Please bring a plate to share

Everyone is welcome! 🎸👑🎶

Funded through the Encouraging Promising Practice Grant, supported by the Western Australian Government through the State Library of Western Australia.

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

The Wheatbelt FASD Prevention Committee is currently developing a local campaign to support alcohol-free pregnancies and raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and want to hear from the community.

✅ Survey takes less than 5 minutes
✅ Anonymous responses
✅ Help guide local posters and campaign messaging

Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XFSHCQX

Help give Wheatbelt children the healthiest possible start.

15/06/2026

STAYING IN PLACE –
SUPPORTING LOCAL RESIDENTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY

Did you know the Staying in Place program can help local residents access a wide range of support services while continuing to live in the community they know and love?

Services available include:
✅ Qualified Carers
✅ Registered Nurse Support
✅ Social Support
✅ Community Engagement
✅ Respite Services
✅ Gardening
✅ Domestic Assistance
✅ Meal Preparation and Shopping
✅ Transport Assistance
✅ Local and city-based clinical support covered under eligible Support at Home packages

Our goal is simple, helping local residents remain independent, connected and living in their own homes for as long as possible. If you, a family member or someone you know would like to learn more about the services available, contact Staying in Place today.

Contact Sacha Lupton to discuss your individual needs, or make an appointment to meet face to face at the CRC.
📞 0460 736 642
✉️ [email protected]
Monday-Thursday 9am - 3pm at the Wongan Hills CRC.

13/06/2026

🌟 WONGAN HILLS EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPO ON TODAY 🌟

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families and community members are invited to the Wongan Hills Early Childhood Expo on Saturday 13th June from 10am–2pm at the Wongan Hills Civic Centre.

The free event will feature information stalls, activities for children, face painting, the Cuddly Animal Farm, a free goodie bag and the opportunity to connect with local services and support organisations from across the Wheatbelt.

💉 A free flu vaccination clinic will also be available on the day. Community members are welcome to pop in for a vaccination, even if they don't have young children attending the expo.

As an added bonus:
☕ Adults who receive a flu vaccination will receive a free barista coffee.
🧃 Children who receive a flu vaccination will receive a free orange juice.

With plenty to see and do, it's a great opportunity to learn more about the services available in our region while taking a simple step to protect yourself this winter.

📅 Saturday 13th June
🕙 10am–2pm
📍 Wongan Hills Civic Centre

🎟️ Free entry
🎁 Free goodie bags
🏆 Prizes to be won

10/06/2026

🍲 SOUPY TUESDAYS CONTINUE TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER 🍲

Soupy Tuesdays are continuing to warm hearts and fill cups across Wongan Hills, with local groups stepping up to support this wonderful community initiative.

A big thank you to the ladies from the Wongan Hills CWA, who prepared and served a delicious Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup on Tuesday 2 June. Your support and contribution are greatly appreciated.

This week, community members enjoyed a tasty Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup prepared and served by the Rotary Club. We were also pleased to see Councillor Matt Sewell stop by and enjoy a cup of soup.

There are still volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. If your group has a few hours to spare and would like to be involved, we'd love to hear from you. Recipes, shopping lists and ingredients are all provided, all you need to bring is your community spirit.

📞 To register your group's interest, please contact Sacha at the CRC.

The next Soupy Tuesday will be:
🥣 Cream of Vegetable Soup
📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕦 11:30am – 1:30pm
📍 CRC Function Room

Everyone is welcome. Don't forget to bring your favourite mug!

10/06/2026

📚 FLEUR MCDONALD VISITS THE CRC 📚

The Wongan Hills CRC Library was delighted to welcome Australian best-selling crime author Fleur McDonald as our latest guest speaker, with 26 people attending the event.

Guests enjoyed hearing Fleur share stories about her journey to becoming an author. Many attendees commented on how engaging and interesting Fleur was to talk to, and how captivating her stories were.

Originally from South Australia and now living in Esperance, Fleur has written 27 books and sold more than one million copies. Attendees also enjoyed hearing about her most recent book, 'The Witness' which is part of a series set in Kalgoorlie.

A big thank you to Fleur for taking the time to visit Wongan Hills and share her stories with our community, and to everyone who attended. Many people commented on how engaging and interesting the talk was.

We look forward to hosting more guest speakers at the CRC Library in the future.