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Do you want to do something useful or just for fun?
With its friendly and open environment, Flemington Neighbourhood House is bound to have a course or activity that suits you
Click on an activity for more details
** Accredited ACFE Funded Courses
*Non-accredited ACFE funded Courses
# Includes amenities fee.
Child care is available for parents attending our classes |
Childcare is available for people attending classes at $3 per child per session, as well as limited occasional care at $5 per child per session. Bookings are essential on 9376 9088.
Adult Literacy and Further Education
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 VCE English
Accredited VCE course held in a caring, supportive environment. Cost: $15.00 per term (concession). Tutor: Rita Benson.
VCE English Literature
Accredited VCE course held in a caring, supportive environment. Cost: $15.00 per term (consession). Tutor: Rita Benson.
U3A Philosophy
Philosophy discussion held in an informal environment. Phone 9370 3612 for information.
Vietnamese for Travellers
Introduction to the language, culture and important destinations of Vietnam for people planning a holiday. Cost $150. Tutor: Kien Dang.
English as A Second Language (ESL)
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English as a Second Language
ESL I
Held at Flemington Library after interview. Ph: 9376 1281. Cost: $15 per term. Tutor: Joan Higgins. This is an accredited ACFE funded course
Computers
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Introduction to Computers
A class for beginners who want to start learning how to use computers. Held at Flemington Library. Cost: $110 / $50 concession per term. Includes amenities fee. Tutor: Chiemi Jardine
Books and Writing
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Flemington Kensington Writers Group
For local writers to offer feedback and support on their material. Cost: gold coin donation. Contact Carmel Riordan on 9376 0757.
Writing Your Family Story
Produce a family tree and a personalised account of your family history. A class designed to help adults wishing to return to study and enjoy themselves. Includes computer, writing and research skills.Introduction to drawing and painting. Cost $15.00 per term (concession) Tutor: Rita Benson
Scrap-Booking
First and third Fridays of the month. Preserve your memories in a long-lasting, attractive display book. Call Anne Beachey for details on 9370 5525.
Mosaics
Learn to make ornaments for your home using mosaic techniques. Tools and basic material provided. Cost $8 ($5 conc) per class.
Hat Trimming
Retrim old hats or decorate a new one for the Spring Racing Carnival. Cost: $45 per term.
Cooking
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Life Skills Cooking
Planning and cooking basic & nutritious meals for people with special needs. Cost: $4.00 per class. Tutor: Viola McMahon.
Healthy Cooking for Everybody
Learn how to cook simple & delicious meals & snacks.
Cost: $5.00 per class Tutor: Viola McMahon.
Cooking for ESL Students
Healthy cooking with lots of ideas for children's food. Cost: $3.00 per class. Call 9376 9088.
Seasonal Cooking
Prepare vegetarian, fish and meat meals. Learn handy tips on the way. Cost: $5.00 per class. Tutor: Vanessa Monkcom
Gourmet Cooking
Learn to cook a broad range of delicious foods. Contact Vanessa Monkcom for details. Telephone:93768182
Vietnamese Cooking
Focuses on Vietnamese Cooking and includes some Cantonese cooking. Looks at the use of fresh Asian ingredients in a day to day Vietnamese cooking, typically preparing a soup, main course and side dish. Cost $160 for 4 weeks, $130 conc.
Support
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Flemington / Kensington Mentor Group
Meets third Monday of the month. For adults from the community who mentor young people living locally. Call Pip 9376 9088
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local branch meets every Thursday and every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Call 9376 908 for more information
Australian/Albanian Women's Association
Meet for support, networking and socialising. Contact 0431 411 752 for further information.
BrainWorks Maths Tutoring
,Contact John Grundy Ph 9724 9351 for details.
Exercise and Relaxation
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 Active Exercise for Over 40s
A beginners class. Held at Flemington Community Centre. Cost: $2 per class. Tutor: Cathy Connop.
Gentle Exercise for Older Adults
Very gentle exercise class for frail older adults.
Fun 'n' Fitness for the Over 40s
Just like the name says, making exercise fun for the over 40s. Held at the North Melbourne Community Centre. Cost: $5
Yoga
Gita style Hatha yoga. Phone Rick Harvest on 0413 163 130 to book.
Held at Canterbury Street Stables.
Meditation
One hour meditation session. Starts 13th February. Cost $35 per term.
Day Trips
Once a term. An informal social group visiting places outside Melbourne.Cranbourne Races Cost: $15 Bookings essential. Call 9376 9088 BYO lunch Next Trip 25th October.
Johnny Young Christmas Show. Moonee Valley Tabaret. Tuesday 4th December 2007. Cost $26.
Vietnamese Cooking and Market Tour Saturday 10th or 17th November 2007. (One day only) Cost $70 ($60 Conc)
Nature Walks
Once a month. Easy walks of about 10km. Cost: $6. Call Deb Wilson on 8325 1800 for more information.
Other Activities
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The Backyard Boys
A gardening and cooking class for men in the Neighbourhood House kitchen garden. Cost $4.00 per class.#
Flemington Greens
Meet 2nd Monday of month. Contact Bob Muntz on 9372 1095.
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