Victoria Park Community Centre in East Victoria Park, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Victoria Park Community Centre

Locality: East Victoria Park, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9361 1999

Address: 248 Gloucester Street, East Vic Park 6101 East Victoria Park, WA, Australia

Website: http://vicparkcc.org.au

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25.01.2022 Our crowdfunder is now at $1735 for our conversational English language classes! We're over halfway there! The sessions are designed to bring a unique experience of Victoria Park and create a sense of connection and belonging. With your support, they will be free for participants, running for 15 weeks from February 2021. Thank you to Zoe O'Neill, Dave Lindner, Sarah Malacari, M Connolly for being Vic Park Legends this Christmas and showing that Vic Park cares!... Give a little this holiday season!

25.01.2022 In Berlin there is a shopping mall entirely dedicated to used items, and the continued use of items is the priority in the city's 10 year plan towards zero waste. If you want to give your items a second life, or find awesome new-to-you things, come to our Centre this Sunday. We have Repair Lab Vic Park #7 on from 10am and the Really Really Free Market from 11am to 12pm.

25.01.2022 Legends, we are so chuffed to be bringing a new cultural institution to Victoria Park. We've teamed up with the amazing team from Blue Grey Pink to bring the Albany Highway Songwriter's Club. If you're a local muso looking for a gig, reach out on the details below! We're able to do it because of some dollarbucks from Town of Victoria Park granted us. Thanks TOVPyou're also legends.... #LoveVicPark #RestartVicPark

24.01.2022 "The theme of International Youth Day 2020, Youth Engagement for Global Action seeks to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions and processes, as well as draw lessons on how their representation and engagement in formal institutional politics can be significantly enhanced." At the Centre, were interested in highlighting and supporting the efforts of young people ...in our community, such as Curtin Volunteers! Please comment with local young people and organisations that you think are worth highlighting and supporting today! https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day

24.01.2022 The debut event by Carlisle Street Team for community minded folk! The plan is to meet at The Arrow sculpture, on the corner of Archer and Planet St, walk around the neighbourhood, visit some sites worth celebrating, observe the opportunities to make Carlisle a more wholesome and unique place, and finish off with the Thursday night cookout / produce market on Archer St. Come along and be a part of your neighbourhood! To find out more head to Carlisle Street Activators

22.01.2022 Join the Vic Park Collective for a panel-style discussion of three aspects of waste. Kat Sherwin will speak about the mental shift from our disposable culture; Gerard Siero will elaborate on the circular economy;... Rebecca Brown will outline the imminent Containers for Change WA container deposit scheme. Venue capacity is limited so please register your attendance: https://events.humanitix.com/future-of-waste

22.01.2022 A lot of skills got shared this arvo at our first Being Handy At Home workshop. It was part of the Vic Park Skills Share series and it probably wont be the last. After drilling holes, patching walls and painting, we might give a go at leaky taps next! A huge shout out to Jim Mellor and Altan Zandraa for sharing their time and skills!

22.01.2022 Big shout out to Dave Linder, Sarah Malacari, & M Connolly who are local legends! These three are helping us get our conversational English course running next year! You can help too on our crowd funder page : https://chuffed.org/project/english-conversations-vic-park

21.01.2022 Fathers day this weekend. Heres a present that gives ongoing connection; better than socks and jocks.

21.01.2022 Have you got tickets to Being Handy at Home - A Skill share Workshop on this Saturday? "The benefits of becoming handy seem clear. We can save time and money, enjoy surroundings in good working order, even enhance self-esteem. " https://www.latimes.com//la-xpm-1994-08-14-re-27184-story.

21.01.2022 We have the handy at home #skillshare tomorrow. Theres still a couple of tickets left if you want to learn some of those basic DIY skills.

21.01.2022 A quick update from one of our blog writers, Emily Willock! If youd like to get in touch and contribute to our blog, please email [email protected].

19.01.2022 Its Indigenous Literacy Day! Tune in to this brilliant event from the The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Support literacy in our communities!

18.01.2022 We had a great dads and daughters hair dressing lesson today. Thanks to Michael and Clare for leading the #skillshare and to the dads for showing up to learn new things.

17.01.2022 Last weekend we hosted our first handy at home #skillshare. It was what one of our attendees called "Really friendly and non-judgemental ". If you want to know more, heres the story.

16.01.2022 Weve only got 5 spots left for this event this weekend. Weve got painting drilling and filling holes on the menu. We also want to have a conversation about what you want to learn next so come down if you want to connect and learn.

16.01.2022 No Lights No Lycra Victoria Park is back at the Centre! Lights out, its time to dance! 7.45 - 8.45pm every Thursday $10 at the door or $8 for concession. Contact-less eftpos available!... Just bring water and comfy clothes to dance in. Did you know? No Lights No Lycra happens in 75 locations around the world, and more than 500000 people have got their groove on at a No Lights No Lycra event since 2009.

16.01.2022 Do you know about containers for change? Victoria Park Community Centre is now a drop off point! Register on the website and drop off your containers today! Become part of the good change!... https://warrrl.com.au/containers-for-change/

15.01.2022 We are a small centre with a big heart. Our aim is to promote, support and enhance the quality of life and positive development of our community. This year we have been involved with some great programs. We are looking for some awesome, generous, community minded individuals who are passionate about local community to give us a hand on our board of management. Skills particularly desirable are Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing Communications, Social Media and IT. In orde...r to have diversity in our board we would be particularly interested in having expressions of interest from the age groups 19-25 & 41-65 . Some male/male identifying would give the board gender balance. But if this is not you, we would still love to hear from you. The board currently meets six weekly. For further information please contact Margot Hayes, Chair 0401929256 James Treacy, Manager [email protected]

15.01.2022 We have 1X bad news and 2X good news. Bad news: the events with Vic Park Larder and Modus Coffee are sold out. Good news #1: there are still ticket available for the events with the Turkish Kitchen and Bespoke - By Barista HQ.... Good news #2: We are going to live stream all of the events so if you couldnt get tickets or you arent able to be in venues of this shape and size at this time; you can still get the skills and insight from the business owners. Tickets here: Making Middle Eastern Breads & Kebabs - Turkish Kitchen Butter Chicken - Bespoke by Barista HQ

15.01.2022 The Good Blokes retreat is an Immersive #BlokeSkills training weekend for men. Its an opportunity to take a breath amongst the Karri trees, reconnect to purpose, build a network of men committed to a better way to bloke and simultaneously gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to build a healthy culture and stronger connections for men and boys in your community. Good Blokes Co is the brainchild of Rites of Passage facilitator, Mike Dyson. Mike is supported by and collaborates with skilled and enthusiastic facilitators with a wide range of talents. They care united by a common belief that men need spaces to explore how to be happier and healthier for their own sake, for their mates sake, for their boys sake and for the sake of women and girls who feel the brunt when men go off the rails. Run by Good Blokes Co

14.01.2022 Friends of Jirdarup Bushland are proud to announce this exciting new photography competition and exhibition to celebrate the Jirdarup Bushland Precinct in the town of Victoria Park. Submit your flora, fauna, and landscape photos of Jirdarup Bushland to go into the running to win from a $3000 prize pool and the chance to exhibit at the Kent Street Gallery! https://www.friendsofjirdarupbushland.org.au/

14.01.2022 We're running a workshop series that we're very excited about in March 2021! And you can get early bird tickets from now! No Scaredy Cats For parents and carers of children 3-10 years... This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with a greater understanding of the problems of increasing levels of anxiety in their children and the role they can play in preventing the development of anxiety problems. It will also provide a range of practical steps that parents and caregivers can take to help build resilience in their children. Please note: This is a 3-session workshop due to commence on Monday 8 March and finish on 22 March 2021. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/no-scaredy-cats-registratio

14.01.2022 Tickets this Sunday to Dads and Daughters Hair Lessons(Ages 10 and under) are almost sold out! Act quickly to take part in this heartwarming workshop! Even if you miss out, dont use a vacuum cleaner to tie ponytails!

14.01.2022 Who you gonna call?

12.01.2022 Repair lab #7 takes place at the Victoria Park Community Centre this Sunday at 10am. Repair Lab is a collaborative and learning experience to encourage Perth folks to come up with new and creative ways to salvage perfectly usable things. This is the last Repair Lab in Vic Park this year, bring that item that has been gathering dust on the shelf, work on it with some skilled volunteers, enjoy the Farmers Market next door, and a Really Really Free Market!

12.01.2022 This afternoon we are getting our pickle on with the great team at Modus Coffee. If you missed out on tickets, dont worry we will be living streaming from 3.30! See you then!

12.01.2022 We cannot wait to host Noongar Language teacher Sharon Gregory for two FREE sessions at the centre this July. This workshop will be delivered in partnership with the Town of Victoria Park during the NAIDOC Week Celebration Event. There will be a storytelling session for children and a language lesson for adults. Places are strictly limited and registrations are essential. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/noongar-language-lessons-fo https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dreamtime-storytelling-sing

11.01.2022 Middle eastern flat breads the Turkish Kitchen part of Restart the Strip

10.01.2022 Last year we ran a podcasting workshop here at the Centre with Elsa Silberstein (https://www.elsasilberstein.com/). Were really happy to hear that Kosta Lucas, a participant from the group, has realised his podcasting dream with This is Sparta! Congrats Kosta, its a fantastic and insightful listen!

10.01.2022 Tonight get Some Vegan Gluten Free Vegan nights are curating a unique experiential vegan-gluten free night at Toast My Curry (Get Some India) Be ready to dig into a 4 round menu set-up in our 'Experiential Kitchen Warehousey' casual seating-quirky space. Go along and support a new eatery on the strip!

10.01.2022 The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is an Australian non-profit organisation whose purpose is to improve the learning outcomes and life opportunities of young Australians. Are you working on a project that supports young people (15-24 years) as they navigate and recover from the impact of the Australian bushfires, the COVID-19 pandemic or ongoing challenges with employment, mental health or transportation? If youre a young person or you work with young people you can apply for grants for 5-20k to help young people in the community. Applications closing 11:59 PM AEST Wednesday 7 October. aF8ycqSR5qcc9b9c

10.01.2022 Have you read our vision, mission and values statements? While it may seem a little dry, we do feel passionate about connecting and empowering our local community, and helping us all thrive together! We'd love to hear from you about what you're passionate about, and how you'd like to connect with the Victoria Park community! #ourimpact #community #lovelocal #victoriapark

09.01.2022 The July school holidays at the Centre are jam-packed with activities for the kids, including this amazing workshop with Inkling Arts, tickets available now, spaces limited https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wild-clay-tickets-156602080

09.01.2022 CHRISTMAS LUNCH - ALL WELCOME Tomorrow our friends at The Haven Centre are hosting their free Christmas luncheon - with food, live entertainment, and a VERY special guest. ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN. ... Whether you've seen hard times in 2020, find yourself feeling lonely on Christmas day, or just feeling like meeting your neighbours, head to The Haven. 11am - 3pm - Christmas Day The Haven Centre at 879 Albany Highway East Vic Park (corner of Canterbury Terrace)

09.01.2022 Measuring our impact! As we near the end of the year, we've been reflecting on and collating data that tells a story about how we've been helping our community. Our centre manager has written a great reflective post on it on our blog. This year, we've had a huge increase in online social media engagement, with almost double the amount of followers we had at the start of the year. ... So a big thank you for connecting with us! And if you have any feedback and suggestions as to what would be great for us to put out on our socials, and what you'd like to receive from our online newsletter, we'd love to hear it!

08.01.2022 We're having Repair Lab at our Centre on November 29. What do you need fixed? Don't forget to bring something for the Really Really Free Market too! https://www.facebook.com//a.193202297707/2975622239383455/

07.01.2022 This Thursday and Friday, Birrdiya presents an interactive workshop: Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid Training at Wirra Hub, Western Australia Indigenous Business Hub at 53 Burswood Road. This two-day, 14-hour course provides attendees with the knowledge and skills associated with understanding the landscape of mental health within the Indigenous Australian community. Participants will learn practical strategies on how to assist Aboriginal adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis so that you can provide the best support possible.

07.01.2022 This Sunday! Come along to the latest instalment of Repair Lab Vic Park # 6! We will be hosting a Repair Lab at the Victoria Park Community Centre in November! Watch this space!

07.01.2022 Yoga starts back tomorrow at the Centre. This is a beginner-friendly class. You know, new year, new you....

07.01.2022 We still have 2 tickets in the under 5s session, and 3 in the over 5s session left. Its not too late to participate.

06.01.2022 This afternoon, and every Thursday afternoon between 2pm to 5pm , a Mission Australia Local Area Coordination Service is available to answer your questions about the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) and to help link you to supports. No need to schedule or book, just stop by the Town of Victoria Park Library at 27 Sussex Street East Victoria Park

06.01.2022 We did some screen printing tonight!

05.01.2022 Social Manna are hosting a Fermenting Workshop by Nurturing Nourishment this afternoon at 5pm. This is a hands-on workshop, where you will learn how to make your own fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi, as well as fermented drinks such as kombucha and water kefir.

04.01.2022 "Its like home", thats how Ayhan, Turkish Kitchen owner, describes his business. It surely felt this way this morning when Ayhan and the team opened up their house for the community to learn a bit of what they do: beautiful breads and kebabs, all made fresh in house, no preservatives, no fast food. If you havent tried their food, this is the time! Thank you Turkish Kitchen for a delightful experience! Our #restartthestrip workshops are funded by Town of Victoria Park

04.01.2022 Always wanted to be handy around the house but need to add a few skills to give it a go? Join this community skill share workshop, and learn handy DIY skills, alongside others!

04.01.2022 Free two day workshop! Do you work or volunteer in health, allied health, community, higher education or childcare in a frontline capacity supporting the general community? You may be eligible to attend the free 2-day General DV-alert workshop (eligibility criteria is assessed on enrolment).... During the 2-day course participants will learn to: Recognise the signs of domestic and family violence Respond to someone experiencing domestic and family violence and, What best practice methods should be used to refer on to the most appropriate support service. Registrations are essential, please head to: https://www.dvalert.org.au/dv-alert-general-east-victoria-p

03.01.2022 We want to hear from you! We have compiled a survey for the community to supply the Centre with some feedback about how we can best assist you moving forward, what sort of programs would you like to see, would you like to be involved and how can we support each other. We appreciate your time to fill this in, supplying us with this data helps us help you. There are a couple of vouchers up for grabs to local businesses to thank you for your time, please share with your networks, the link for the survey can be found here. https://culturecounts.cc/s/SAqkr

03.01.2022 Garage Sale Trail, the recovery edition, is coming to a town near you this weekend! On Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November 2020. This year's event is all about helping you make or save money by buying or selling secondhand and with new ways to get involved both online and in the real world, you can take part no matter what restrictions are in place Millen P&C are hosting a garage sale this Sunday at Millen Primary School on Pinedale Street! ... To book a stall email [email protected]! Just $5 for a stall! If you'd like to purchase some items come along on Sunday morning from 9am! And look out for other garage sales this weekend in our local neighbourhood!

02.01.2022 We are delighted to launch Restart the Strip, a community project run by the Victoria Park Community Centre to support local organisations and to bring people together over food, funded by the Town of Victoria Parks Restart Vic Park program. Learn to make food and to appreciate history, culture and community at workshops such as: Sunday 20 September... Making Middle Eastern Breads & Kebabs - Turkish Kitchen Pickling Veggies and Assembling a Reuben - Modus Coffee Wednesday October 7 Potato Gnocchi - Vic Park Larder Friday October 9 Butter Chicken - Bespoke by Barista HQ $15 per participant. Spaces are limited! Tickets at http://victoriaparkcommunitycentre.eventbrite.com If you have any access requirements, please let us know. We hope to see you there, supporting local organisations and each other and each others bellies. #restartthestrip #victoriaparkcommunitycentre #community #livelocal #EatLocal *** We work, learn and play on the unceded sovereign lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging, and are grateful for their custodianship. We acknowledge traditional owners of country throughout Australia. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

02.01.2022 Come see the beginnings of an exciting new project!

02.01.2022 Our Noongar language adult class is fully booked in July but spots are still available for the kids' storytelling session, this event is FREE but registration is essential. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dreamtime-storytelling-sing

01.01.2022 Would you like to volunteer for The Essentials Collective? The Essentials Collective Inc is a unique and inspiring Western Australian not-for-profit organisation that provides people in need with essentials every day items.