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Welcome to Selby Community House. Situated in Minak Reserve via
Selby Community House is one of twelve community owned and operated, not-for-profit community learning centres in the Shire of Yarra Ranges including: Belgrave South Community House, Chirnside Park, Healesville Living and Learning Centre, Japara Neighbourhood House in Montrose, Kallista Community House, Morrison House in Mt Evelyn, Olinda Community House, Seville Community House, Upper Yarra Community House in Yarra Junction, Woori House in Woori Yallock and Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre. There are now more than 300 Houses statewide. |
The Community Houses emerged from the Community Development social movement that found expression in the 1970s as local communities were given the opportunity to participate in developing and strengthening their communities; to have a voice – to be informed and empowered regarding local and broader issues, to network and build a local focus for the community in terms of a sense of place and belonging. The Houses/Centres are partly funded and supported by the Shire of Yarra Ranges as well as State Government and are run by volunteer committees of management or Boards and offer a variety of Education & Recreation Programs, Children’s Services, Youth Programs, Disability Programs, Accredited and non-accredited Training, Volunteer Programs, Community Support & Information, Contact Information: House Co-ordinators Ph: 9754-2039 Fax: 9754-8822 Email: selby@selbyhouse.com.au Opening Hours: 9 – 3.30 in school terms The House is closed on days of Total Fire Ban and may also be closed on High Bushfire Threat Days. |
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Our Website Here you will find information on our Program & Activities guide; further information about our Planned Activities; Occasional Childcare, Maternal & Child Health Care; Selby Folk Club; Environmental Forums; Cultural Evenings; Volunteer opportunities; and other upcoming programs, activities and events, so do keep checking in for our regular updates. If you have any queries regarding our
programs and activities, or our website, please email us at: selby@selbyhouse.com.au
or call on 9754-2039 9am-3pm. |
Our House The House is a place: - To meet people from the local community - To teach or learn - To develop ideas/skills in a supportive and innovative atmosphere. - To be creative - To be supported in relationships and raising children - To have a voice in the democratic system - To call in for information or for a chat and a cuppa |
Last page update 24/05/2010 05:40:59 PM