TERM 1 WORKSHOPS 2026

Cultural Fiesta

Join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of our community through music, dance, and cultural expression during Cultural Diversity Week! Enjoy a vibrant range of activities, dance performances and cultural food. Come in your cultural dress!

Date: Wednesday 18 March, Time: 12.30pm. Free entry and open to all ages. Proudly supported by the Victorian Government.

DIY Easter Baskets

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where kids can create and decorate their very own Easter baskets. Perfect for little makers who love getting crafty! All materials provided just bring your creativity.

COST: $5 DATE: Thursday 9th April Time: 12.00pm - 1.30pm

Slime – lab Workshop

Get ready to stretch, squish, and sparkle! The ultimate hands-on workshop where kids become slime scientists! In this gooey, giggly session, children will mix, knead, and customize their very own slime creations using safe, kid-friendly ingredients.

COST: $5 DATE: Monday 13th April TIME: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Growing from Kitchen Scraps

Contact [email protected] for more information

COST: $5 DATE: Wednesday 15th April TIME: 10.00am - 11.30am

DIY Bookmarks

Get creative and design your very own personalised bookmarks! Kids can decorate, collage, and craft unique designs to take home and use in their favourite books. All materials supplied — just bring your imagination!

COST: $5 DATE: Thursday 16th April TIME: 12.00pm – 1.30pm

Acrylic Pour – Easter themed!

Join us for a colourful Easter-themed Acrylic Pour Art workshop designed especially for kids! Children will explore paint-pouring techniques, create their own vibrant Easter artwork. Perfect for ages 6 years and older. Please wear old clothes or bring an art smock — things might get a little messy!

COST $10 DATE: Friday 17th April TIME: 10 – 11.00am

Candle Making

Make your own granulated candles – great activity for younger children to teenagers. Simple and easy activity, and children take home their own candle!

COST: $10 DATE: Friday 17th April TIME: 11.00am – 12.30pm

FREE ON-GOING GROUPS

Meet & Mingle

Two hours of laughter, connection, and play designed to uplift your mind, body, and spirit.

Dates: Friday 13 March Friday 20 March Friday 27 March Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm Cost: $10

Puzzles & Games

Like to play board games? Or prefer a quiet puzzle? Would you like to meet new people? Join us for a fun-filled morning, for all age groups! Activities include board games, card games and puzzles, or bring your own!

Mondays Weekly, 10.30am – 12.00pm FREE Contact: [email protected]

Creative Threads

A simple and fun class that teaches the easiest stitches and threads to make a small, finished piece to take home with you. All levels welcome.

Wednesdays Weekly, 10.00am – 12.00pm FREE Contact: [email protected]

Hand Embroidery

Summary: Explore the art of stitching in a calm, creative setting. Each session introduces new techniques and patterns, perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Come as you are—no experience needed, just a love for making things by hand. All materials provided

Friday 4.30pm – 5.30pm Cost: FREE Contact: [email protected]

Tea & Tech

Need help with your device? Lets chat over a cuppa! Join us for a relaxed one-on-one session where you can get friendly tech help while enjoying a warm cuppa. Contact 03 8746 1000 to book in today. Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursdays 30 minute sessions available between 2:00pm - 2.30pm

Monthly Carer’s Morning Tea

Carers in Melton are invited to a monthly morning tea, to connect and feel supported by other carers. This monthly event is intended for carers to take some time out for themselves, and to attend without the person they care for.

Dates: Thursdays: 8 January, 12 February, 12 March, 9 April, 14 May, 11 June 10.00am - 11.30am Supported by Merri Health’s Carers Gateway Program, bookings are preferred by contacting [email protected] or click on the link

Bingo

Come and join us for a fun and social game of Bingo, where its less about the prizes and more about the laughs. All equipment provided, just bring yourselves.

Thursdays Weekly, 9.30am - 11.00am FREE Contact: [email protected]

CHATTY CAFE -Currently at Capacity –

Looking for a friendly spot to chat and connect? The Chatty Café group, held at The Latin in Wallace Square, Melton – is open to all residents that may be looking for someone to share a coffee with. The Chatty Café is a great way to meet new people and be around others from your local area. Val, our lead volunteer, helps everyone feel welcome and included. Come in and have chat with a Neighbour.

Fridays Weekly 10am Venue: The Latin, 10 Wallace Square Melton Free tea and coffee available to all groups Contact [email protected]

THE MELTON SINGERS -Currently at Capacity –

If you are interested in community singing, no experience needed, come and join us on a Tuesday at Melton Central, for rehearsals, and occasional performances at local aged care centres. Beginners welcome, in this friendly and welcoming group.

Tuesdays Weekly 10am Free Contact Val on 0418667150

GOOD THYMES GARDENING GROUP

Build new friendships and join us for plenty of laughs, as we share seeds, produce and new skills we have learnt along the way. We use the principal methods of both organic and sustainable gardening practices and have established a vegetable wicking bed system. We are a group that thrives on exchanged information, and welcome beginners and established gardeners who like to get their hands dirty.

Thursdays Weekly 9.30am - 12.00pm (summer times) FREE Contact: [email protected]

Women’s Support Group

The Women’s Support Group provides a mental health support program for local women of all ages. It is a space where women can come together to share their experiences, offer mutual support, and foster personal growth

Mondays Weekly, 1.00pm - 2.30pm FREE Contact: [email protected]

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP

A newly established peer support group for people, family and carers affected by multiple sclerosis. These fortnightly sessions are designed to provide support and connection in a safe and trusting space.

FREE Tuesdays Fortnightly 1:30pm – 3:30pm New 2026 dates: February: 10th, 24th March: 10th, 24th April: 7th, 21st May: 5th, 19th June: 2nd, 16th, 30th July: 14th, 28th August: 11th, 25th September: 8th, 22nd October: 6th, 20th November: 17th December: 2nd, 15th Contact: [email protected]

Community Repair Cafe

Do you have any household items that are broken or need mending? Do you want to save money on unnecessary purchases and repair these items for free? Bring them along to the Community Repair Café at Melton Central on the last Saturday of the month and speak with one of our amazing volunteer fixers! Led and supported by Western Health and Melton City Council.

Saturday’s Monthly at Melton Central 10am – 12.00pm