Supported by the Warrnambool City Council and funded by the Department for Families, Fairness and Housing, the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House is a place where people can become involved in community events, find out about other services or activities in the area, join a class or support group or take up an activity for fun and enjoyment.
The West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House was established in March 2019.
Coordinator: Jill Bourke
Phone: 0418 944 276
Email: jbourke@warrnambool.vic.gov.auAddress: Pecten Avenue Park, West Warrnambool. Accessible parking via Lot 10 Carolyn Crescent
Opening Hours (New Hours):
Mon: 9am – 4.00pm
Tue: 9am - 4.00pm
Wed: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Thu: 9am – 4.00pm
Fri, Sat, Sun: CLOSED (open for program participants only)
Closed every day 12.30pm -1pm
The West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House runs school holiday programs, playgroup and story time for children, pilates, hula hoops for health, Tai Chi, art, craft, sewing, cooking and lots more!
It also offers programs in life skills, health and fitness, digital literacy and provides help for those needing to complete online forms.
The West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House is a registered distribution agency for Food Share. Community members experiencing financial hardship and food insecurity are welcome to contact the house to request assistance with acquiring a food hamper.
Term 3 Programs and Activities
All programs are either free or low-cost to attend.
For programs that require bookings, please contact Jill on 0418 944 276 or jbourke@warrnambool.vic.gov.au.
Mondays
Pilates
9.30am – 10.15am
Start your week with a low impact, whole body exercise to improve your flexibility, balance and strength.
Meet Up Monday
10.30am – 11.30am
Meet like-minded friends, enjoy a coffee, a board game, bring your lunch.
Quiz & Coffee Connections
11am – 12pm
A fun and friendly quiz that will get your brain started for the week.
Mosaics with Neets (Booked out)
1pm – 3pm
August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Tuesdays
Conversational Cooking – Multicultural Cuisine (please book)
11.30am – 1.00pm
Third Tuesday of every month
A series of interactive cooking classes hosted by friends from all over the world!
Acrylic Painting – Australian Wildflowers (Booked out)
11.30am – 1.30pm
August 11, 25, September 1, 8
Four week project commencing in August. Learn to paint Australian natives.
Zentangles – The Art of Mindful Doodling
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Relax and explore mindful doodling while creating combinations of dots, lines and simple curved patters.
Wednesdays
Creative Story Time (0-5 years)
9.30am – 10.30am
First Wednesday of the month
An interactive and creative way to introduce your child to the wonderful world of books.
Casual Crochet
11.00am – 12.30pm
Ideal for beginners! Some wool and hooks supplied.
The Pecten Patch Gardening Group
11.00am – 1.00pm
Fortnightly: July 29, August 12, August 26 and September 9
Tai Chi
1.00pm – 1.45pm
Beneficial for low impact muscle strength, joint health, flexibility and balance.
Social Spin Table Tennis (please book)
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Fen gentle exercise for all ages. Bats and balls supplied.
Thursdays
Toddle on Hoddle Playgroup (at Warrnambool West Primary School)
9.30am – 11.00am
Free playgroup suitable for 0-5 years. Takes place at the West Warrnambool Primary School during the school term.
Hula Hoop Health – For all ages, genders and abilities
9.15am – 10.00am
A meditative and playful activity that strengthens your core and improves your physical and mental health. Find your rhythm!
Crafts & Laughs – BYO Craft Project
1.00pm – 3.00pm
BYO project and join other lovers of craft and connection.
Cultivating Carers
1.00pm – 3.00pm
August 6 & 20, September 3 & 17
Fortnightly unpaid carer support program. An unpaid carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to family members and/ or friends with a disability, mental illness, substance addiction, chronic health issue or an older person with care needs.
Enquiries: Brenda on 0418 392 948
Saturdays
Knit & Natter
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Bring your knitting project or learn to knit with expert advice, tips and tricks!
Warrnambool Repair Café
10.00am – 12.00pm
August 1, October 3 & December 5
Volunteers can help you repair all sorts of common household items.
Sundays
Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners
2pm – 4pm
August 23, 30 and September 6, 13. Book in with Jill.
A beginner-friendly introduction to Buddhist meditation, offering simple techniques to calm the mind and develop a greater sense of inner peace.