March 3, 2025 by Get your green thumbs ready! Come and learn the Japanese art of Kokedama – an easy to learn technique of growing ornamental plants in moss covered balls. These plants are compact in size but definitely add a decorative feature piece for your home or garden. When: Saturday 31 May, 1:00-2:30pm Where: Yarraville Community Centre, 59 Francis Street Yarraville EOIs close: April 30. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Make your own jewelry Join Dani at The Whimsical Bead where you will be guided through creating your own jewellery with beads, gemstones and your choice of findings. After learning the basic techniques, you will let loose to design your own jewellery piece/s to take home. When: Wednesday 11 June, 10am – 12pm Where: The Whimsical Bead: Rear 183 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville (Entry via Church Street/River Street Carpark) EOIs close: May 14. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Relax with a book In the historic Millers Homestead, each month we will read a book, then get together for a casual chat over a cuppa. Carers can procure their books from their local libraries or bookstores. When: Friday 30 May and Friday 27 June 27, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Where: Millers Homestead: Dorrigo Dr and Melrose Ct, Boronia EOIs close: April 30. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Relax with a book In the historic Millers Homestead, each month we will read a book, then get together for a casual chat over a cuppa. Carers can procure their books from their local libraries or bookstores. When: Friday 30 May and Friday 27 June 27, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Where: Millers Homestead: Dorrigo Dr and Melrose Ct, Boronia EOIs close: April 30. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Embrace your creativity! Unleash your creativity and craft your own gorgeous fairy wren. When: Friday 30 May,10:30am-1:30pm Where: Cutter Craft: Sh8/33-39, Railway Avenue, Werribee EOIs close: April 30. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Calling all history buffs! Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the archive of State and Local Governments in Victoria. An archivist will take you behind the scenes to the climate-controlled vaults holding over 100 linear kilometres of physical records from 1836 to the present. You will learn about how such a large and important collection is managed and preserved, and view some of its most interesting items. A must for history buffs! Followed by a light lunch at Mr Tucker Café. When: Tuesday 27 May, 10.45am-1.30pm Where: PROV: 99 Shiel St, North Melbourne EOIs close: April 27. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Embrace your creativity Take some time out to connect with yourself through creativity, through guided journal and art prompts, and a friendly place to chat. When: Wednesday May 21, 10am- 12pm Where: Westall Community Hub: 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South EOIs close: April 21. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Get up close to some living legends Visit retired, champion racehorses in their paddocks where you can get up close and pat the ‘Living Legends’ on this guided tour. Living Legends nurtures the deep connection between the community and racehorse champions to promote life after racing for all horses. Enjoy a light lunch after the tour. When: Tuesday 20 May, 10.45am – 1.30pm Where: Living Legends: Woodlands Drive, Greenvale EOIs close: April 20. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Embrace your creativity Come to Robert Gordon Pottery to paint your own plate. Our painting session will be followed by a cuppa and a chat. When: Wednesday May 14, 10am – 11:30am Where: 114 Mulcahy Rd, Pakenham EOIs close: April 14. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Cook a delicious meal Connect with other carers by joining us for this cooking masterclass. Learn how to make a traditional Italian main meal and dessert and enjoy your gourmet creations over a shared lunch. When: Friday 16 May, 10am-1pm Where: Al Dente Cooking: Billanook Estate, 280 Edward Rd, Chirnside Park EOIs close: April 16. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Explore the Ripponlea Estate Enjoy a guided tour through Ripponlea’s magnificent mansion, followed by a two-course lunch at Ripponlea. When: Friday 9 May, 11am – 2:30pm Where: Ripponlea Estate: 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick EOIs close: April 9. Express Interest
March 3, 2025 by Connect with other carers Take a guided tour of Beleura House and Gardens which is exceptional not only for its fine architecture but for the intimate and personal life it reveals of its last owner, the gentleman and composer, John Tallis. Includes Devonshire Tea prior to the tour. When: Thursday 8 May, 9:30am–12:30pm Where: Beleura via Mornington Golf Club carpark – Tallis Drive, Mornington (courtesy bus to Beleura). EOIs close: April 8. Express Interest
