Koonung Cottage Community House in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia | Childcare service

Koonung Cottage Community House

Locality: Blackburn, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9878 6632

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25.01.2022 We’re excited! Get Online Week 2020 is scheduled from 19-25th October and we have organised multiple short events to attend via Zoom. Haven’t tried Zoom yet? No need to worry as we have also created various YouTube videos to support you with attending our Get Online Week events. Get Online Week is about promoting a range of interests connected to technology so we understand this year’s motto Now’s the time to Get Online to be more important than ever during this pandemic. H...ere is an overview of what to expect and all events are free with prize giveaways to support local businesses! All you need to do is email me at [email protected] and I’ll forward you the Zoom details before the event. Grab a cuppa on the day of the event and enjoy! Check out our website for more information. http://www.koonungcottage.org.au/get-online-week-2020.html #getonlineweek #freeadultclasses #getonlineweekatkoonungcottage #goodthingsfoundationaustralia #beconnectednetwork

23.01.2022 Here is another of our wonderful instructors, Viona, who takes a weekly 'Exercise to Music' class. Viona's dog Rosie is away on holiday at the moment however Rosie is well known to Viona's class as she often joins the class just so she can collect her before and after class pats! 'Where in Whitehorse' is Viona. Alternatively tell us your favourite form of exercise to go into this week's coffee voucher draw. #Blackburn #exercise Cafe Rubix

23.01.2022 Here's an example of artwork created by Lisa Gribbin using Procreate, the program that was featured in last week's Get Online Week event, Paint without your Paintbrushes. For those who missed the session, the software can be used on iPads and iPhones, and used to work on existing pieces or for creating new artwork. We love the colours in this piece. This work has been entered into the Camberwell on Canvas 2020 exhibition. Good luck Lisa! https://camberwellshopping.com.au//camberwell-on-canvas-2/

23.01.2022 Calling all DIY Fabric Mask Crafters! We are including here some links to patterns available for anyone interested in making fabric masks. We are also asking for any spare completed masks to donate to people in the community who would like one. If interested in donating or receiving any, get in touch with us via [email protected] Let us know if you have any other patterns to share by posting this here. Thanks for all the suggestions so far! Also, a recommendation below by WHO on how to wear them correctly. https://masksforaussies.com//Mask-Instructions-Deaconess-w https://www.birchcreative.com.au/i/make-your-own-face-mask/ https://www.spotlightstores.com/medi/face-mask-project.pdf https://www.who.int//advice-for-/when-and-how-to-use-masks

23.01.2022 Our second FREE event for Get Online Week 2020 from 19-25 October is Paint without your Paintbrushes with Lisa Gribbin on Tuesday, 20 October at 2.30pm. Our talented Botanical Illustration teacher will show you how you can use a program like Procreate on your iPhone or iPad to create your stunning artwork. Don't have an iPad or iPhone? Be inspired to see how simple it is to still create artwork in an equivalent program on your device. There will be a prize giveaway from local cafe, Bodgo's. Email Patty on [email protected] and we'll email you the Zoom details. #getonlineweek #getonlineevents #getonlinebalckburnnorth #getonlineblackburn #ipadart #procreate #ipadartclass #iphoneart #artprogram

22.01.2022 Do you have a technology question and need some help? Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House is running FREE one to one Digital Literacy sessions for the community. For the remainder of the year, these sessions will be held via Zoom and in the new year, there are plans to hold sessions in person in March 2021. Whether it be learning how to use Zoom or Skype, exploring interests, learning how to stay safe online or anything else, get in touch with Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House at [email protected] or 0492 806 618. Sessions are by appointment only. #freedigitalliteracy #digitalliteracytraining #freecomputertraining #computerskills

22.01.2022 Amazingly, we're coming to the end of Term 3 and Spring is here! Stuck as to what to do over the school holidays? Why not try one of our classes during the holidays - all Zoom classes from 21 September - 2 October are FREE!!! Check our website for more information. http://www.koonungcottage.org.au/ #schoolholidays #neighbourhoodhouses #freeadultclasses

22.01.2022 This is Annette, one of our exercise instructors, with her 12 yr old fur baby, Zulie. Annette has done a terrific job modifying her popular Strength Training class so that it works well via Zoom. Where in Whitehorse she is??? If you don't know, then comment with a selfie with your fur baby. All comments go into this week's draw! #BlackburnNorth

22.01.2022 Congratulations Gabby Marsh, winner of the final voucher from our 'Where in Whitehorse' game. A voucher for Hamilton's Coffee Burgers Fried Chicken will be winging its way to you shortly. Enjoy! Thanks for playing along everyone.

21.01.2022 Our fifth and final FREE Get Online Week 2020 live event is a Cook-along and is scheduled for Friday, 23 October at 11am. Join me as we prepare a simple tasty dish of Pesto Beef, Roasted Vegetable & Rocket Salad. Be one of the first ten people to register for this dish and we'll deliver the ingredients (if within 5km!) to your door so that we can prepare this dish together. If you're not one of the first ten people, watch us do it or prepare the dish with us anyway - there's still a prize giveaway! This time it will be dessert - a voucher from Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates - yum! Access the recipe from YouTube so you can watch it again - it will be unlisted so you'll need the link from us. #getonlineweek2020 #getonlinevents #getonlineventsblackburnnorth #getonlineeventscooking #cookalong #cookingyoutube

21.01.2022 Strength Training is having a bit of fun with a different theme each week. This week, everyone has been asked to wear YELLOW, the colour of hope and a great reminder that we are well over 3 weeks into Stage 4 lockdown everyone and Spring is in the air! We love the wattle Annette.

20.01.2022 I would like to introduce Jack. Jack is the volunteer leader of our Creative Drawing group. Jack has been an inspiration to me as I've watched him engage, motivate and support his group remotely since March. Jack emails the group weekly with drawing tasks that are fun and at the same time challenging enough for members to feel that are able to a sense of accomplishment. You're a legend Jack! So who knows where Jack is? If you need a clue, it is an oval near Koonung Cottage. . . All comments go into this week's draw.

20.01.2022 Our third FREE Get Online Week 2020 event is Intro to Zoom, WhatsApp & YouTube and is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October at 1pm. Scott Moran will explain the different purposes of each program and for those familiar with these platforms, how to use the different features with confidence to stay connected to others and explore interests. This will be a live demonstration with opportunities to ask questions. Prize giveaway with cafe voucher from Toast Nunawading. Email Patty on [email protected] and we'll email you the Zoom details. #getonlineweek2020 #getonlineweekevents #learntechnology #introductiontozoom #beginnerszoom #introductionwhatsapp #beginnerswhatsapp #introductionyoutube #beginnersyoutube

20.01.2022 This is Ruth, a member of our Committee of Governance out on a walk with her dog, Axel. Isn't Axel handsome. This is Ruth's local coffee shop. Who can tell us where it is? Alternatively, post a photo of your favourite local coffee haunt. Remember, all comments will go into this week's draw with the winner announced Friday afternoon.

19.01.2022 Need some inspiration to get moving and at the same time, raise some awareness around a worthy cause? STEPtember starts on the 1st of September and is a health and wellness fundraising event for Cerebral Palsy. You can walk, swim, ride, wheel or spin your way to 10,000 steps a day! There are registration costs involved. See below for more information. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

18.01.2022 Gabby is one of our amazing and dedicated child care educators. While she's missing the interactions with all the Koonung Kids she's spending her time finding new and enjoyable local walks. 'Where in Whitehorse' is she in this photo? The clues are all there. #walksinwhitehorse #neighbourhoodhouse #childcare #blackburnnorth

17.01.2022 Want to look at and discuss Australian art from the NGV from the comfort of your home? Our fourth FREE Get Online Week 2020 event is Australian Art at the NGV and is scheduled for Thursday, 22 October at 1.30pm. Lee Emery will use the NGV website to show us around the Australian gallery spaces and virtual tours available. Prize giveaway voucher for The NGV of course! Email Patty on [email protected] and we'll email you the Zoom details. #getonlineweek2020 #getonlineweekevents #artngv #australianart #australianartvirtualtour #artvirtualtour #virtualtourngv

16.01.2022 Are you planning for 2021 and in need of local, affordable, quality childcare? Come down to Koonung Cottage for our Open Days on Friday, 4 or 11 December from 9.30-11am to chat with our friendly childcare staff and have a look around our centre. Register to attend for a COVID Safe tour and please note that our childcare kids won't be on-site during Open Day tours. We currently run childcare on Tuesdays and Thursdays and we are now taking expressions of interest for Fridays. O...ur childcare hours are 9am-2pm. Email us to register your attendance for our Open Day at [email protected] or phone us on 0412 782 012. Enter via the driveway to the rear of the cottage and please be aware of some temporary works taking place at the front of the cottage. #childcareblackburnnorth #childcareblackburn #childcarekoonungcottage #childcarekoonung #childcarewhitehorse #occasionalchildcare #occasionalchildcareblackburn

16.01.2022 Congratulations Fiona Browitt, winner of this week's 'Where in Whitehorse' draw. We are playing again next week so join in for a chance to win.

16.01.2022 Thank you to Lauris for donating some home-made reusable fabric masks for our community! We think these look fantastic! If you have any spare to contribute (it doesn't matter what they look like), please get in touch with us. We are more than happy to receive and redistribute to anyone living in our community who needs them. Don't be shy - we all need masks. Get in touch with us with us either by phoning us on Tuesdays or Thursdays or emailing us at [email protected] We might be able to drop one off at your door.

15.01.2022 Yes Battle, we are awesome! Congratulations to Valerie Wood on winning a $20 voucher! (We will be in contact) Thank you everyone for your guesses this week and keep an eye out for 'Where in Whitehorse' we are next week!

13.01.2022 It's a sunny day for a play in the park. Here's Cathy, another brilliant member of our Committee of Governance with her cute pooch Oscar. Which park are they in? Do you need a clue? In Nunawading, this park name starts with the letter 'T'. Or tell us 'Where in Whitehorse' is your favourite dog park. All guesses/comments will go into this weeks cafe voucher draw from The Peddler Cafe. Good luck!

13.01.2022 Koonung Cottage is fortunate to be located within a network of neighbourhood houses called Community Houses Association of the Outer Eastern Suburbs or otherwise know as CHAOS. If you or anyone you know could benefit from having a chat or organising some help during COVID-19 restrictions, please know that one option is to contact a friendly staff member of volunteer on the hotline available through CHAOS. Of course, we are happy to help also.

13.01.2022 Underneath this mask is Diz, our fabulous yoga and meditation instructor. Who can name her friend and/or tell me where Diz is? I will give you a clue - it's a lake in Blackburn! This week's prize is a voucher from Little Things Cafe in Blackburn. Have fun with your comments! #yoga #meditation #Blackburn #LittleThingsCafe #scarecrowinBlackburn

13.01.2022 Yes, that's right, that is a gnome Elissa is standing next to! Elissa is a long term member of the Committee of Governance and currently has the role of Chairperson. She has been a huge asset to Koonung and support throughout this pandemic. Thanks Elissa, you're awesome! This trail is a regular walk for her and cute companion, Poppy. Does anyone know where they are?????

10.01.2022 Can't wait to hand out these giveaway prizes to our Get Online Week participants - just listen out for question by the presenter. (Hint: Don't worry if you get the answer wrong - just give it a go and you'll be in the running for the prize!) #getonlineweek2020 #getonlineweek #getonlineweekkoonungcottage #gtonlineweekblakburnnorth #getonlineweekblackburn #getonlineweekevents #freeevents

09.01.2022 What a cutie Ziggy is! Ziggy is pictured here with Jodie, another member of our Committee of Governance. Out and about for their daily walk, who can tell us 'Where in Whitehorse' they are. Don't forget, all comments go into the draw for this week's prize which is a voucher from this local cafe! #blackburnnorth #neighbourhoodhouse #classesandactivities #community

09.01.2022 Congratulations Granny Sylvia, winner of this week's 'Where in Whitehorse' draw. Thank you to everyone who participated this week! We are playing again next week so join in for a chance to win.

09.01.2022 "Hello, it's Patty here. I'm responsible for putting together the program at Koonung. Can you guess where I am? Okay, so I'm not in Blackburn but I'm still in Whitehorse. Can you spot Rufus, my daughter's toy? One lovely thing to come out of this pandemic has been trying out local cafes that I hadn't been to and the owners of this one are lovely....and of course, the coffee is perfect!" Well that's good enough for us - the winner of this week's draw will win a voucher from Patty's mystery local cafe. Does anyone know where Patty is? Go on, google it! All comments, even if you don't know the location, will go into the draw. #neighbourhoodhouses #communityhouses #cityofwhitehorse

09.01.2022 And this week's winner is... Cait Belvedere! Congratulations! Your voucher from Cafe Rubix will be heading to you as soon as they reopen! Thank you to everyone who participated this week!

08.01.2022 Look who photobombed our recent committee meeting! Show us how you and your pets have been keeping busy!

07.01.2022 IMPORTANT Yarra Valley Water has issued a contaminated water notice for more than 80 Melbourne suburbs following last night's extreme weather. Locally, these s...uburbs include Box Hill North, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Blackburn South, Burwood, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Forest Hill, Mont Albert North, Nunawading. Ill put a full list in the comments but please do not drink water unless it is boiled first until further notice in the listed suburbs.

07.01.2022 It's been lovely to be back at the cottage in person for a committee meeting and finalise our Covid Safe Plan. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in Term 1, 2021 (fingers crossed).

05.01.2022 Having trouble working out what the 5km travel restriction might look like for you as part of Stage 4 lockdown rules? Use the tool provided by The Age to calculate the distance for the address you enter into the system. The link is included here. https://www.theage.com.au//interactive-see-where-your-5km-

05.01.2022 This is Adult Learners' Week and we love how every neighbourhood house has something to offer the community. At Koonung Cottage, we have many classes in the area of health and the arts. If you are interested in any of our classes currently running via Zoom, get in touch with us at [email protected]. For more information, have a look at our website http://www.koonungcottage.org.au/ #AdultLearnersWeek #KoonugCottage #neighbourhoodhouses

05.01.2022 We are super excited to be running 5 Get Online Week events next week that support people's current interests, help them to explore some new ones and promote connections within the community. We are grateful to Be Connected and Good Things Foundation Australia for this funding which encourages us to help build digital literacy awareness and develop digital skills, particularly during this pandemic. Be sure to check out their websites to learn about more wonderful events and r...esources that may be of interest to you. There is still time to sign up to our events at Koonung Cottage - you just need to email Patty at [email protected] for our events and we can forward you the Zoom details. Lovely prize giveaways included at each event from Aunt Billies, the NGV, Bodgo's, TOAST Nunawading & Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates. See you on Zoom! https://aus.getonlineweek.com/map http://www.koonungcottage.org.au/get-online-week-2020.html https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/ #getonlineweek #getonlineweekkoonungcottage #getonlineweekblackburnnorth #freeevents #freetechnologyevents #technologyevents

05.01.2022 Sign up to the free Whitehorse Active Bystander Training to learn how to safely call out disrespect and inequality. The online course will be facilitated by Women's Health East and will be held on Tuesday, 1 December from 1.30-4pm. You will gain a greater understanding of all forms of violence, the best approaches to prevent violence and your potential role in taking action to call out unacceptable behaviour. To register, go to: https://zoom.us//regi/tJYrf-GqrDwiE9zs1sZPRG5eahftOYcmlWOq #whitehorseactivebystandertraining #whitehorsecitycouncil #16DaysOfActivism #genderbasedviolence #respectwomen #respectvictoria

04.01.2022 Our first FREE event for Get Online Week 2020, Explore your library Online, will be held on Monday, 19 October from 1.30-2.30pm. We are lucky to have Athina from Whitehorse Manningham Libraries be our guest speaker as she shows us around the library's website and services that we can access. Whether you're interested in eBooks or eTalking books; eMagazines or movie streaming; digital music or family history research; or simply learning how to reserve your favourite authors via the library catalogue, we'll show you how to get started! Great prize giveaway with a voucher from Aunt Billies Cafe in Blackburn. Email Patty at [email protected] for the Zoom details. #getonlineweek #getonlineweekkoonungcottage #getonlineweekblackburn

04.01.2022 We would love to see you at our zoom AGM. Please RSVP your ability to attend to [email protected]. Thanks!

03.01.2022 Hi, I'm Carolyn the Manager at Koonung Cottage Community House and this is Frankie . It's competition time! Everyone who comments throughout the week will go into the weekly draw to win a prize. So, 'Where in Whitehorse' am I? If you don't know the answer, tell us how cute Frankie is and you can also go into the weekly draw. Winner drawn Friday. Good luck!

01.01.2022 There is no better time to start or resume exercise! Viona's class, Exercise to Music, runs on Wednesdays from 10.30-11.30am. Phone us on 9878 6632 or email us on [email protected] to enrol in this class. Your first Zoom class at Koonung Cottage is free! Exercise classes are $4 each. If you haven't tried Zoom, get in touch with us and we'll get you connected.

01.01.2022 Have you read a biography recently and are happy to share your thoughts on your choice in the company of others? Our Evening Book Group meets monthly and are exchanging notes this Thursday, 3 September at 7pm. The Book Group is free during lockdown - just email us at [email protected] for the Zoom group details.

01.01.2022 Say Hello to Dayna, another member of our Committee of Governance. She is out walking with her pooch, Olive who looks like the perfect placid family dog. Dayna's local street in Nunawading is full of gorgeous, leafy trees (that cause havoc for the gutters!). Why do you love the street you live in? All comments will go into the draw for this week's prize.

01.01.2022 We've had great interest in our events for next week for Get Online Week 2020. Make sure you contact Patty on [email protected] to sign up for these events by the set dates (the day before the event). The Zoom details will be emailed shortly. See you via Zoom! http://www.koonungcottage.org.au/get-online-week-2020.html #getonlineweekkoonungcottage #GetOnlineWeek #freeevents #getonlineweekblackburnnorth #getonlineweekblackburn

01.01.2022 Drum roll please . . . and the winner of this week's voucher is Jill Richards. Jill, your voucher is on its way! Little Things Cafe is a local social enterprise with all profits funding life-changing programs for people living in poverty. Little Things Coffee - Social enterprise cafe and coffee roaster