Services in Boroondara

Summary of sports and leisure facilities and services offered in Boroondara for people of all abilities.

Agencies

City of Boroondara

360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Melway 45 D10

Activities offered: Interchange runs recreation programs for youth (11-18 years) and young adults (18-30 years) on the weekends usually once a fortnight of varying hours.

Contact:

  • phone: 9278 4444
  • fax: 9278 4611
  • email: City of Boroondara 
  • office hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am to 5.15pm

Hawthorn Community Education Centre Inc.

360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (as of February 2010)
Melway 45 D10

Activities offered: Changing Directions is a learning program for adults with ABI. It enables people to experience different recreational options under the instruction of specialised tutors.

Contact:

Art and culture

Camberwell Community Centre

33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell
Melway 59 J1

Activities offered:
Camberwell Community Centre offers adult and children's art classes. Also on offer is yoga, tai chi, relaxation and meditation, solo and bridge card groups, senior citizens activities, rock and roll classes, taekwondo and tap dancing.

Contact:

Ashburton Community Centre

160 High Street, Ashburton
Melway 60 C9

Activities offered:
Painting classes in all mediums, drawing, floral art, children's activities and languages.

Contact:

Hawthorn Community House

39 William Street, Hawthorn (child services)
Melway 45 E10

32 Henry Street, Hawthorn (admin/venue)
Melway 45 E10

Activities offered: Childcare, playgroups, leisure and recreation programs, ESL, women's access classes. Also art and drama classes for people with disabilities.

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Hawthorn Artists Society

605 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Melway 45 D11

Activities offered: Painting and drawing classes in all mediums, drawing and painting the human figure, opportunities for self-help groups, art demonstrations, discussions and exhibitions.

Contact:

  • phone
    • office 9819 3162
    • President  9857 6373
  • email: Hawthorn Artists Society 
  • office hours: Tuesday 1pm to 3pm; Thursday and Friday 10am to 12pm
  • no wheelchair access.

Leisure and social centres

Craig Family Centre

7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton
Melway 60 E10

Activities offered:
Weekends activities group: for 16-25 year olds with disabilities.
Painting group: Thursday afternoons for all adults, $60 per term.
Yoga: Tuesday evenings for all adults, $5 per session.
Drop-in program is a social afternoon to have fun and get involved.

Contact:

  • phone: 9885 7789
  • fax: 9885 6299
  • email: Craig Family Centre
  • office hours: Monday-Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm

Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre

6-12 Derby Street, Kew
Melway 45 D5

Activities offered: The Oasis program offers a wide range of recreational, social, learning and peer support opportunities. It also offers specific activities such as cooking, gardening, woodwork, music and dance, Kew Neighbourhood House offers drop in facilities for your convenience.

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Burwood Neighbourhood House Inc.

1 Church Street, Burwood
Melway 60 H6

Activities offered: The centre offers leisure activities for all ages and abilities in a pleasant and friendly environment. Programs and services include art and craft, hobby and fitness classes, school holiday programs, tennis court hire and coaching, bridge, solo and Scrabble.

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Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre

171 Canterbury Road, Canterbury
Melway 46 D10

Activities offered: Table tennis, tennis, badminton, scrabble, current affairs, Italian language, upholstery, gentle exercises, botanic art, watercolours, sewing, childcare, playgroups.

Contact

Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre

49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton
Melway 60 D11

Activities offered: Meditation and yoga, walking group, gentle exercises - tai chi for people with arthritis and older adults, bus trips, community lunches, gardening group, adult education - reading, writing and computers etc.

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Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre

157 Union Road, Surrey Hills
Melway 46 H10

Activities offered: Singalong/musical afternoon, music cafe, video screenings, armchair travel, roast lunches, walking group, yoga, tai chi, dancing, solo, scrabble, drawing and painting, social outings, ESL, garden group, slimmers, children's chess, playgroups, table tennis, monthly market.

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Balwyn Community Centre

412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills
Melway 46 F8

Activities offered: The Centre caters for individuals interested in arts and crafts, bridge, solo and tennis. Occasional care is also offered.

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Balwyn Welfare Association

45 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn
Melway 46 E8

Activities offered:

  • Seniors aerobics: Monday 9.15am to 10.15am
  • Gentle exercise: Monday 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Relaxation: Tuesday 1.45pm to 2.45pm
  • Craft class: Monday 1pm to 3pm
  • Painting class: Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30pm
  • Beginners Tai Chi: Friday 12.30pm
  • Walking group: Wednesday 10am to 11am
  • Hairdresser: Tuesday mornings
  • Podiatrist: Every Monday and some Thursdays

Contact

Open space

Hays Paddock Adventure Playground (City of Boroondara)

Leason Street, Kew East
Melway 45 J2

Activities offered: Playground that caters for children who are challenged with hearing, sight mobility, muscular control, physical and multiple disabilities.

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