News
May 2010
Community Caberet Dinner!!!
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood held its Community Cabaret Dinner on
Saturday 15 May from 5.30 to 8.30 pm.
Guests had an opportunity to watch a fantastic live show by one of local performing groups - Roarhouse, and enjoy a hearty dinner prepared by our chef and volunteers.
February 2010
Port Melbourne Community Carnival 2010
On again!
This entertaining community event took place on Saturday 27 February, from 12 to 4 pm, on Liardet Street, between Lalor and Nott Streets. Everyone was welcome!
This year's Carnival highlight, a series of creative workshops and a parade, was based on scarves. The art workshop was facilitated by well known local artist Elizabeth Milsom. The Scarf Parade involved categories for children, open age, and 'The port Melbourne Scarf' with a major prize of $150, where participants created their vision of their neighbourhood.
Other free activities included: jumping castle, animal nursery, art and craft workshops, live music, clown, face painting, exercise, and fairy floss!
The event was a great success. More than 500 participants tried our sausage sizzle, created scarfs, enjoyed free fairy floss, cuddled little animals and jumped in a castle.
With special thanks to our sponsors for their support and community spirit:
STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT EVENT!
Become a member and we'll send you a special invitation!
For more information call 9645 1476.
February 2010
December 2009
Community Cabaret Christmas Dinner
Saturday 12 December 5.30pm
Evening of delicious christmas food and quirky entertainment.
Experience City of Voices presenting a whimsical reflection on the triumph of love, friendship and positivity over the trials and tribulations which Christmas can entail!
November 2009
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House invites all members and friends of the House to its Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, 24 November from 6.30 to 8.30 pm.
Election of the Committee of Management will occur at this time.
Join us for refreshments after the meeting.
October 2009
Community Cabaret Dinner
Saturday 3 October at 6 pm
Evening of delicious food and fine entertainment.
Ejoy a hearty meal prepared by our students and volunteers.
Listen to the music and poetry from Roarhouse.
Meet other residents.
September 2009
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House celebrates Adult Learners' Week
with scrumptious afternoon tea for all PMNH students and teachers.
Tuesday 8 September, 3pm
June 2009
Roarhouse presents
crazy chix showcase 2009
7pm Wednesday 24 June at the Espy basement
Featuring:
Justine Sless - Sarah Eida - Lady Lash & Miz Rizk - Baroness of Inverness - Isable Hertaeg - Dale Bridge - Monkey Brigade - Heidi Everett - Wendy Butler - Mandy Vuk - Emily Frazer - Rebetissa - Sandy Jeffs - Initially No
Proudly supported by PMNH and Funded by City of Port Phillip
For more information go to www.roarhouse.org
May 2009
Come Again Theatre Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler
Friday 12 June 8 pm / Saturday 13 June 8 pm
Studio 2 Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote
Proceeds to International Women's Development Agency
Sponsored by Feathertop Wines
Auspiced by Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House
May 2009
March 2009
PORT MELBOURNE COMMUNITY CARNIVAL 2009
Saturday, 28 March 2009, 12 - 4 pm
FREE creative workshops, face painting, jumping castle, animal nursery and fairy floss
FREE singing workshop and live music
Umbrella Parade with $300 total prize money to be won over 4 categories
Community Cafe lunch and Sausage Sizzle by DigIn Community Garden with home made preserves stall
March 2009
December 2008
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House invites all members and friens of the House to its Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, 25 November from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. Election of the Commitee of Management will occur at this time.
Join us for refreshments after the meeting.
8-11 October 2008
'Of the spirit, of the will' by City of Voices Community Theatre at Gasworks Fringe
From 8 to 11 October the critically acclaimed City of Voices Community Theatre performed their new piece 'Of the spirit, of the will' as part of Gasworks program for the 2008 Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Official Launch of the Dig In Community Garden Sustainable Watering System
On that beautiful Sunday our Dig In held it's biggest party of the year - the Official Launch of Sustainable Watering System funded by Australian Government Community Water Fund and supported by City of port Phillip. The event was well attended by our gardeners, their friends, and officials including Michael Danby, Federal MP, Martin Foley, State MP and Janet Bolitho, Deputy Mayor City of Port Phillip.
Wednesday, 3 September, 2008
Community Cafe Lunch celebrating Adult Learners' Week
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House held its famous COMMUNITY CAFE LUNCH on Wednesday, 3 September from 12.00 to 2.00pm. This time our guests had an opportunity to watch a heartwarming, live performance by City of Voices Community Theatre, enjoy a body-warming meal and celebrate Adult Learners' week.
10 April 2008
To help deal with increasing enquiries and interest in House activities, Port Melbourne Nieghbourhood House is now open on Fridays from 12-5pm
Saturday 29 March 2008, 12 - 4 pm
Port Melbourne Community Carnival 2008
... FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS...
...Circus OZ, animal nursery, jumping castle, clown...
...live music, mask making workshop, singing workshop, gentle exercise, tai chi...
...the MASK PARADE and COMPETITION with $300 total prize money to be won over 4 categories...
December 2007
Community Christmas Party
at Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House on Thursday 6th December at 2pm
Theme: Hats for laughs & horseshoes for good luck, Christmas colours of red for celebration & green for the environment.
October 2007
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 20th November 2007, 6.30 - 8.30 pm, Corner Nott and Liardet Streets
Election of Committee of Management Members will occur at this time and new members are needed. Please let us know if you are interested in becoming a member!
RSVP by Thursday 15th November on 9645 1476 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wednesday 17 October 2007, Seniors' Open Day
Seniors' Open Day was held at Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House from 9.30 am to 4 pm. During the day Seniors had a chance to participate in some of our programs including Gentle Exercise to music, Scrabble, Bridge for Beginners and Advanced, and to use our computer/internet lab with help of an experienced teacher. They had also an opportunity to enjoy an enchanting performance from Tappers of Share and Care. Deliciuos meal prepared by our chef and volunteers was served at lunch. All activities were FREE.
Sunday 16 Septemer 2007, Launch of Woman's Word
Launch of Woman's Word - New Works by Ten Women Writers and play reading of 'Hamlet's Angel' by Bee Williamson was held at Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House. Woman;s Word program was a series of creative development workshops to inspire alternative and traditional ways of expression through writing. Over 10 weeks the group participated in various cross-medium exercises i.e. literary, visual and performing arts
September 2007, New course:
Certificate IV Training & Assessment (TAA40104)
This course trains you to design, train, facilitate and assess in the adult education, business, industry and the TAFE sector.
- This course outlines the skills you need to plan and delivar training sessions to groups and individuals, whilst also providing you with the knowledge necessary to assess their efectiveness.
- This is an intensive course for those who would like to learn at an accelerated pace and complete within a short time frame. There will be a lot of out of class course work required.
Course starts January 2008
For more information please go to our Courses section and then to Education for Life.
Wednesday 22 August 2007, Community Cafe Lunch
Community Cafe lunch was held at Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House on Wednesday. This Time the theme was "winter warm up" and there was a three-course meal, music and decorations. VCAL students have helped organise the event, designing its theme, menu and flyer, and making decorations
Friday 24 August 2007, Seed Savers at Dig In Community Garden invite you to 'The Future of Food' - film screening and seed swap.
Don't miss thic compelling documentary investigation into the radical changes facing our global food system, in particular: genetically engineered crops and implications for farmers & consumers; the patenting of life and the corporatisation of food. Find out how you can bepart of enjoyable local food system through seed saving and community gardening. Venue - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House, Corner Nott and Liardet Streets.
Saturday 24 March 2007, Port Melbourne Carnival on Liardet Street, between Lalor and Nott Streets.
This event was held as an outdoor street festival with the Hat Parade with over $300 in prize money in the following categories: Children - Mini Glamour Hat, Scary Hat; Open Age - The Port Melbourne Hat, Glamour Hat, Speed Hat. Other free attractions during the day included: jumping castle, live music, animal nursery, art and craft workshops, magician, Hula Hoop demonstration and competition, Yoga and Tai Chi workshops.
October/November 2006, Community Cafe, Wednesday, 1 November, 12-3pm at Liardet Hall
Volunteer cooks, waiters, dishwashers and 'set up & pack up' needed! Free lunch for all volunteers.
July 2006, NEW!!! We have free Bridge lessons for beginners
Wednesdays from 10am to 12 midday. Call us for more information.
May/June 2006, Community Day in Garden City
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House and the City of Port Phillip recently held a Community Day inGarden City. This was an opportunity for the local community to come along and have some fun, have a say, meet the neighbours, and learn more about Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House. Highlights of the day included a free community BBQ, free childrens activities and lots of information and participation stalls allowing residents to have a say in local issues and become more involved in community activities.
May/June 2006, Launch of Social and Learning Needs Research Report
This 50 page report is a result of 6 months research by PMNH. It provides alot of interesting demographic information about changing local populations ad community attitudes and social and learning needs of Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and Garden City residents. The proect was funded by Adult and Community Further Education and will assist PMNH in planning programs to more effectively meet the needs of localresidents. Please contact us if you would like us to email you a copy of the report.
March/April 2006, Swimming In My Head Theatre Project
This 3 month PMNH project consisted of a series of performance workshops for women with mental health issues which culminated in a series of sold out solo performances at the Art of Difference Festival. The project was concieved and managed by Nilgun Guven, involved the women of PMNH's Womens Activity Group and was funded by a City of Port Phillip Cultural Grant.
December 2005, Open Day / Street party
This event was held as an outdoor street festival on Liardet Street on Saturday 10 December. The project was in partnership with Port Phillip Community Group and launch of their 'Turnabouts' anti-gambling calendar. Highlights of the day included free childrens activities and workshops, a pet parade competition and an Italian Community Cafe.
September 2005, Community Cafe
The PMNH Community Cafe is an opportunity for local residents to come together, and enjoy good conversation and a nutritious meal. This event was held in Partnership with Daylinks and was also a fundraiser for breast cancer. The Cafe was launched by the Mayor and over 60 participants had a great time.