Aberfoyle Community Centre

❄️Winter is officially here, which means our Winter Warmer Wednesdays are back!

🥣Join us every Wednesday from 11.30am - 1.00pm for a hearty bowl of homemade soup and a crusty bread roll for just $4.

Dine in or takeaway available.

We’ll post the soup flavour each week, so keep an eye on our page!

It’s National Reconciliation Week this week (27 May to 3 June) – a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

What's happening locally?

◾️ Nunga Screen
Wednesday 27 May, 7pm
Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga Centre
https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Arts-events-tourism/Events-directory/Nunga-Screen-2026-Hopgood

◾️ Yarning Circle with Spirit in Unity
Thursday 28 May, 5:30pm–6:45pm
Woodcroft Library
https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Eventbrite/Yarnin-Circle-Woodcroft-Library-1987805759537

◾️ Women's Yarnin Circle
Held fortnightly at Neporendi Aboriginal Community Centre, Christie Downs
Check dates and times: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Arts-events-tourism/Events-directory/Women%E2%80%99s-Yarnin-Circle

◾️ Southern Nunga Men's Group
Held monthly at Neporendi Aboriginal Community Centre, Christie Downs
Check dates and times: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Arts-events-tourism/Events-directory/Southern-Nunga-Men%E2%80%99s-Group

This year, we're marking the occasion with the adoption of our new Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2026–28, which outlines how the council will translate its reconciliation commitments into practical, accountable actions that strengthen relationships, deepen respect, and create meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We'll also celebrate local reconciliation champions when the Mayor presents the Reconciliation Week Recognition Awards on Wednesday 3 June, recognising individuals, groups, community organisations and businesses making a positive contribution to reconciliation in our community.

Find out more about how we can all get involved in ▶
https://www.onkaparinganow.com/News-listing/All-in-for-National-Reconciliation-Week

| Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Inc.

Dance Moves is starting this Friday!

A Chair based dance, flexibilty and strength class designed to support safe movement.

$8 per class

To book call 8488 2035.

This National Volunteer Week, we proudly celebrate the amazing volunteers at Aberfoyle Community Centre 💙

Thank you for the time, care, and energy you give so generously to support our community. Whether you’re helping at events, welcoming visitors, assisting programs, or simply offering a friendly smile, your contribution makes a real and lasting difference.

Volunteers are the heart of our community centre, helping create a place where people feel connected, supported, and valued. Your kindness and dedication inspire us every day.

To all our wonderful volunteers thank you for everything you do. We appreciate you not just this week, but all year round. 👏

Some great programs for Men are taking place over the next 2 weeks!

🥓 Men’s Breakfast $8
Guest speaker is Jo Newman who will be speaking about services you can access to stay at home longer.
📅 20 May
Call to book 8488 2035

👨‍🍳 Men’s Kitchen $10
📅 25 May
https://events.humanitix.com/menskitchen

Come along, bring a mate, and get involved 🤝

🌟 Exciting Update from Aberfoyle Community Centre! 🌟

We’re taking the opportunity to grow and expand our services for the community.

First things first - We’re now open on Fridays (10am – 3pm) 🎉

This means more access to:
✔️ Event hire pack pick-ups
✔️ New Friday programs and activities coming soon
✔️ Affordable meals across 5 days instead of 4

We’re excited to bring more programs and workshops to life and continue supporting our community in new ways.

Thanks for your ongoing support, we look forward to seeing you at the Centre! 💛

🎨 Night Pottery bookings have now opened for June!

Unwind, get creative, and make your own mugs, dishes & garden pots with Debbie Pryor.

🕡 6:30 - 8:30pm
💲 $160 Includes clay, materials, expert tuition & firing.
Ages 14+ with a paying parent/guardian welcome.

🎟 Book your spot now:

4 week Pottery on Monday evening starting 1 June Evening pottery - 4 week course

🎉 Hire The Hall – flexible spaces for any event! 🏛️✨

The Hall can be divided into 2 separate areas – hire individually or all together.

Add the kitchen and outdoor area featuring a pergola, paved & grassed spaces, basketball ring, and gated access to Bob Such Reserve and playground.

Features: 🍴 Kitchenettes | 🌿 Pergola & lawn | 🪑 Tables & chairs | 💡 Disco ball & projector | 🔹 Divides into 3 areas

📅 Book now and make your event unforgettable!

Food bank is back at the Aberfoyle Community Centre tomorrow.

12-1pm, Thursday 14 May

No concession card required. Available to everyone.
(Referral voucher required - grab one at Aberfoyle Community Centre before you head over to the truck)

💲Discounted - Pantry foods, Meat, Frozen foods, Personal hygiene products and Household cleaning products.

🆓Free - Vegetables, fruit and bread.

Foodbank Mobile Food Hub The Mobile Food Hub is a pop up affordable grocery store for those on a low income, providing food relief for those in need. Low cost groceries, free fruit, vegetables and bread.

FREE Workshop tomorrow - 6pm

Do you support or care for an autistic child or young person?

Join Amelia from neurotopical therapy, an AuDHD senior social worker for a low-demand session on autistic burnout in children.

✨ Short presentation
✨ Open discussion
✨ Connect with others

A supportive space to learn, share, and feel understood.

https://events.humanitix.com/autistic-burnout-and-children?_gl=1*102g4rk*_gcl_au*MjA0Mjg4MTkyOC4xNzc0NTc3OTE3*_ga*MTIzMTU2Mjk5OS4xNzc0NTc3OTE4*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NzUwODE1MTYkbzQkZzEkdDE3NzUwODE1NjMkajEzJGwwJGgw