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25 February -12-4pm
Port Melbourne Community Carnival
On saturday 25th February from 12 to 4 pm,
on Liardet St, between Lalor and Nott Streets.
Features of this years carnival include:
The annual wearable art parade & competition at 3.30pm. The theme is Sun Smart Tshirts.
There are cash prizes in 3 categories.
There is also a 'Tell a story about your neighbourhood’ competition. Other free attractions will include art and craft workshops, live music, clown, face painting, jumping castle, animal nursery, and free internet café. We have sausage sizzle and devonshire tea organised by local groups and volunteers. Other local organisations will also have information and products for sale.
The carnival is funded by a City of Port Phillip community celebration grant.
Everyone is welcome.
16-25 February
Homesick! - an intimate opera
Four hundred friends on facebook can’t help her.
She tries self help programs, talk show doctors, drugs and even God.
Will she ever be able to overcome her fears? Or will she be forever home…sick!
Homesick! is an intimate opera about a woman dealing with agoraphobia. Drawing its musical influences from traditional blues to Gilbert and Sullivan, with a splash of Sondheim and rap, Homesick! explores topics such as mental health, domestic violence, and social isolation with pathos and humour. The audience are invited to join the cast and crew for a sausage sizzle after each show to discuss any issues raised.
Written by AFI & Awgie nominee Abe Pogos (She Came Shining, Toby, Packed to the Rafters) . Created by Amanda Armstrong, Catherine Hill and Abe Pogos. Directed by Catherine Hill (A Number, Secret Bridesmaid’s Business), and performed by Sara Grenfell and Stacey-Louise Camilleri. Costume design by Bella Drinkwater and Belinda White. Images by Kate Kelly. Marketing design by Joanna Kozakiewicz.
bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/BCML
More information & video promo: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Melbourne-Neighbourhood-House/373628531255
May 2011
Neighbourhood House Week
The Port Melbourne Neighbourhood 
House are celebrating Neighbourhood House Week with the launch of their 'Tell a story' competition and blog.
The launch will feature story readings and an afternoon tea. The tell a story event will be held at the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House (Cnr Liardet and Nott Streets, Port Melbourne) from 2pm on Tuesday 10 May 2011.
The tell a story competition invites people in the City of Port Phillip to tell a story about the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House or a program at the neighbourhood house. Stories will be uploaded by staff onto the Neighbourhood House Stories blog http://neighbourhoodhousestories.wordpress.com/ where people will be able to make comments. This year we are celebrating 25 years at Port Melbourne Neighbourhood house so we also welcome stories of the good old days at PMNH as well.
Participants will have until 25 February 2012 to submit your story. You are welcome to add pictures. There will be three story categories: Most Creative, Funniest Story and Multicultural. Stories will be judged by a panel of local representatives. First prize in each category is $100. Please see the blog for competition rules and guidelines. Most winners will be notified by March 30 2012
The stories and blog will help the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House better understand what is important about the neighbourhood house.
“Many of our participants over the past 25 years have had fantastic and inspirational stories to tell” said Kate Kelly, Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House Manager. ‘Our tell a story blog and competition allows us to celebrate their contribution to our past, present and future’
To RSVP for this event please contact reception on 9645 1476 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For more information on the tell a story competition please visit http://neighbourhoodhousestories.wordpress.com/ contact 9645 1476 or drop into the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House.
April 2011
Term 2 is nearly here and we are introducing two new courses:
ESL Computer Skills
Improve your English skills on computers with our latest online learning resources.
ESL Internet Techniques and Job Seeking
Create or polish up your resume, use different websites to look and apply for positions, assist to mock interviews.
Next course starts the 3th May.
More information on our ESL courses
February 2011
Our Carnival is coming - Save your day next 26/02/2011
It’s on again! Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House is preparing for its biggest event of the year - the Port Melbourne Community Carnival 2011. This entertaining community event will take place on Saturday 26th February from 12 to 4 pm, on Liardet St, between Lalor and Nott Streets. Everyone is welcome.
The theme for this year’s Community Carnival is Environmental Sustainability, Diversity and Fair Trade. A highlight of this year’s carnival will be a series of creative workshops and an art parade based on fair trade calico bags. The art workshops will be facilitated by well known local artist Elizabeth Milsom. The Calico Bag Parade will involve categories for children, open age, and ‘the Port Melbourne Calico Bag’ with a major prize of $150 where participants create their vision of their neighbourhood. We will also be serving Devonshire Tea with fair trade coffee.
Another highlight of the carnival will be a Create Your Own Citizenship Questionnaire Workshop to appeal to Port Phillip’s residents with culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse literacy. The emphasis will be on fun and there are prizes to be won. Other free attractions will include art and craft workshops, live music, clown, face painting, jumping castle, animal nursery and exercise workshops. The Dig In Community Garden will host a low cost and delicious sausage sizzle. Other local organisations will also have information and products for sale.
The Port Melbourne Community Carnival is funded by City of Port Phillip Community Celebrations Fund and has been organized for the last five years. Every year it’s bigger and more popular. We call it “an outdoor mini-festival in the heart of Port Melbourne” accessible to the whole community, no matter what age, ability or income. The Port Melbourne Community Carnival promotes creativity, active participation, citizenship, and environmental sustainability.
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House organizes its Carnival in partnership with many local organizations and performers, and promotes a range of activities including family & children’s activities, arts & crafts, movement, dance, live music and theatre.
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House is a local non-profit, community-based organization offering a wide variety of courses, activities and volunteering opportunities for the residents of the City of Port Phillip, and other areas.
Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering or helping with Port Melbourne Community Carnival 2011 organization.
For further information contact:
Kate Power, PMNH Events Coordinator – ph. 9645 1476,
email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
February 2011
There is still place in our ESL Classes, come and join us!
February 2011
Free Bridge Classes
Everyone is welcome to our new season of six free lessons Beginners Bridge.
Class starting 23 February 2011. Come and join us!
Wednesdays 9.30am - 12pm
October 2010
Community BBQ
Join us this Saturday for free sausage sizzle and a chat about your neighbourhood in front of the South Melbourne Town Hall.
Saturday 23 October from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.
May 2010
Community Cabaret 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
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.
Come Again Theatre
Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler