Unstructured playgroups Read more about Unstructured playgroups Referenced location Bowen Street Community Centre Activity category Social Activity days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Phone (03) 9889 0791 Email [email protected] Link reference https://bowenstreet.org.au/children Activity description New to the area and looking for an unstructured playgroup? Secure playgroup and and access to kitchen facilities. Membership fees apply. Take a virtual tour and find details on our website. Suburb Camberwell Audience Early years Activity options Accessible Activity dropdowns Creative Social Outings 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 - 10 years Location Camberwell
Yarra Gospel Community Choir Read more about Yarra Gospel Community Choir Activity days Thursday Email [email protected] Link reference https://www.yarragospel.org/ Activity description Join us singing in harmony in a friendly inclusive group. Come try us out! First night free, no auditions. $15 per week, on Thursdays from 7:15 pm to 9 pm. Sheet music and wine and cheese supper provided. Suburb Camberwell Audience Seniors Activity options Accessible Activity dropdowns Creative Learning Social Grown ups Content provider Yarra Gospel Community Choir Location Camberwell
Highfield Park Content components We’re upgrading the facilities at Highfield Park. This will impact access to the public toilets and the pavilion. See the Highfield Park pavilion redevelopment page for more information. Suitable for cricket, soccer, outdoor fitness training and general sports.Highfield Park features:2 sportsgrounds with lighting2 synthetic cricket pitchescricket nets with 3 lanesa pavilion. Public facilitiesBarbecueOff-lead dog area - south oval only (Read the park rules on our Off-lead dog parks page.)ParkingPlaygroundSeating and tablesAddress840 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124The car park is off Highfield Road.The gardens are 2.1 km from Canterbury train station. Sports scheduleThe summer season runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 March 2026. Below is the schedule for the summer season at the North and South Oval at Highfield Park.DayNorth Oval sports scheduleSouth Oval sports scheduleMondaysNo sport scheduledNo sport scheduledTuesdays4:00 pm to 9:00 pm4:00 pm to 9:00 pmWednesdays4:00 pm to 9:00 pm4:00 pm to 9:00 pmThursdays4:00 pm to 9:00 pm4:00 pm to 9:00 pmFridays3:45 pm to 9:00 pm4:00 pm to 9:00 pmSaturdays7:00 am to 7:00 pm8:00 am to 7:00 pmSundays8:00 am to 7:00 pm8:00 am to 7:00 pm* Our Organised Sport Seasonal Allocation Policy allows for night matches during the summer season at pre-approved sportsgrounds, including this one. There may be some night matches at Highfield Park Sportsground through the season. Matches will end by 9:30 pm (9:00 pm on Sundays). To find out more, please call our Sport and Recreation Team on (03) 9278 4797 or email [email protected]. Bookable spaces at Highfield Park Highfield Park north oval The north oval at Highfield Park Camberwell is perfect for soccer, outdoor fitness training and cricket due to it's synthetic cricket pitch. Highfield Park south oval Highfield Park south oval offers a pristine playing surface with large trees around its edge. Read more about Highfield Park Short description Off On this page - anchors Off
Fordham Avenue Kindergarten renewal Content components We recently renewed Fordham Avenue Kindergarten to better meet the needs of children, families, and educators, now and into the future. The renewal works created a modern learning environment, with vibrant and refreshed spaces and features for kindergarten children and educators.This project was supported by the Victorian Government, which contributed $300,000 as part of its Building Blocks Early Learning Facility Upgrade grants program.About the projectThe refurbishment works commenced in late 2021 and were completed in stages throughout the 2022 to 2023 school holiday periods, to avoid disruption to programs, activities, and services.Works included: internal painting to brighten up the classrooms, toilets, and kitchennew flooring and kitchen cabinetrynew operable door between classrooms upgrades to ensure the children’s toilets, paths and ramps are accessible for children and families of all abilitiesinstallation of an electronic access system to both gatesreplacement of an external door and mechanical ventilation installation across lower-level doorsroof repair and drainage works, including a new retaining wall and installation of a stormwater grate upgrades to cladding and stairs.TimelineWhenStageProgress updateDecember 2021 to February 2022 and April 2022Stage 1 — Summer holidays and Easter holidaysCompleteJuly 2022 and September 2022Stage 2 — Winter holidays and spring holidaysCompleteDecember 2022 to February 2023, and April 2023 to July 2023Stage 3 — Summer holidays and Easter holidaysCompleteMore informationFor more information about this project, please contact our Boroondara Families team at [email protected] or on (03) 9278 4444. Read more about Fordham Avenue Kindergarten renewal Short description Off On this page - anchors Off
Fordham Avenue Kindergarten Content components Contact detailsAddress: 24 Fordham Avenue, Camberwell 3124 Phone: (03) 9836 9341Email: [email protected]Website: Fordham Avenue Kindergarten websiteVisit the kindergarten: Visit our Open days for kindergartens page for information about the annual open day in May or contact the kindergarten to arrange a time to visit. About Fordham Avenue Kindergarten Fordham Avenue is committed to provide: A well-resourced and stimulating educational program for 3 and 4-year-olds An environment where children can grow, learn, explore, wonder, question, create, discover, be happy and have fun! A team of highly motivated and dedicated staff. The teachers are qualified early childhood professionals who implement carefully designed learning programs; and Many opportunities for parents and family involvement. Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Fordham Avenue Kindergarten website. 2026 session times3-year-old kindergarten programBeetles group (Room 2 – western side)This program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursThursday8:30 am to 3 pmFriday8:30 am to 3 pmTurtles group (Room 1 – eastern side)This program offers 13 hours of free kinder per week.DayFree kinder hoursThursday8:30 am to 3 pmFriday8:30 am to 3 pm4-year-old kindergarten programDragonflies group (Room 2 – western side)This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 4 hours and 30 minutes of additional optional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursMonday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneTuesday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneWednesday8:30 to 10:30 am10:30 am to 3 pmFrogs group (Room 1 – eastern side)This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 4 hours and 30 minutes of additional optional hours.DayFree kinder hoursAdditional hoursMonday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneTuesday8:30 am to 3 pmNoneWednesday8:30 to 10:30 am10:30 am to 3 pm2026 fees per term The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.3-year-old kindergarten program:Beetles free kinder hours (13 hours per week): FreeTurtles free kinder hours (13 hours per week): Free4-year-old kindergarten program:Dragonflies free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeFrogs free kinder hours (15 hours per week): FreeOptional additional hours (4 hours and 30 minutes per week): $495 (waived for concession card holders)2026 administration feeAdministration fee $300 (replaces the enrolment fee and is non-refundable)Voluntary contributionsVoluntary contribution $250 to cover resources and educational visits Rating against the National Quality StandardEarly childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standard (NQS) to:promote continuous improvement in the provision of quality education and careimprove knowledge and access to information about the quality of services to help families make informed decisions about their child’s education and care.See the Fordham Avenue Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the rating and assessment process on the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority website. Note: These details have been provided by Fordham Avenue Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Fordham Avenue Kindergarten website. Read more about Fordham Avenue Kindergarten Short description Off On this page - anchors On
Camberwell Library hours and location Content components Address340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC 3124ContactTo contact us, you can:call us on (03) 9278 4666Submit a question using our Ask a librarian form.Library catalogueOur online search catalogue is your gateway to our collection. Search our catalogue for books, DVDs, eBooks, online magazines, audiobooks, photographs and more.Search the library cataloguePublic holidaysThe library is closed on public holidays. Opening hoursDayOpening hoursMonday9 am to 9 pmTuesday9 am to 6 pmWednesday9 am to 6 pmThursday9 am to 6 pmFriday9 am to 6 pmSaturday10 am to 5 pmSunday1 pm to 5 pmReturns chuteEach library branch has a 24-hour returns chute. Getting hereAccess to the library from Inglesby Road is through Camberwell Civic Centre.Bike parking is available at the front of the library.Public transportCamberwell station (Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines) is 1km away. Tram route 75 stops at the front of the library. Use stop number 43, Camberwell Civic Centre.Bus route 612 stops near the front of the library. Depending on direction, use the stop at Camberwell Camberwell Civic Centre/Camberwell Road or Reserve Road/Camberwell Road.ParkingFree parking is available on Inglesby Road with 15-minute, one- and 2-hour limits, including disability parking spaces.Paid parking is available on Camberwell Road with one- and 2-hour limits.There is an accessible vehicle drop-off area on Reserve Road. Accessibility features at this spaceaccessible parking accessible drop-off areaautomatic doorsramp access from car parkclear signageaccessible toilets with tactile signage quiet areaswide passagewaysarea for assistance animals. Download our Access Key Access Key - Camberwell Library 11.2 MB [PDF] 14 November 2024 Location Read more about Camberwell Library hours and location Short description Off On this page - anchors Off
