Holden Street Neighbourhood House

Holden Street’s next community outing is coming up, and we’d love for you to join us! ☀️🚍

We’ll be heading off for a tour of before spending some time exploring.

📅 Friday, June 12th
⏰ 9.30am – 3.30pm
💲 Cost: $10
🥪 Lunch: BYO or purchase locally

Spots are limited, so contact the office to save your spot!

Our celebrations for National Volunteers Week continued yesterday with another very special afternoon dedicated to the incredible people who help make our communities stronger every single day 💛

The Yarra Neighbourhood House Network came together for a beautiful afternoon tea hosted by Fitzroy Neighbourhood House, with the room filled with volunteers from Neighbourhood Houses right across Yarra. It was such a lovely opportunity to connect, celebrate and recognise the enormous contribution volunteers make to our communities.

From offering their time and skills, to creating welcoming spaces, supporting programs, sharing knowledge, lending a hand at events and simply showing up for others — volunteers are at the heart of Neighbourhood Houses. Their care, generosity and community spirit help create places where people feel connected, supported and welcomed.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and especially to@fitzroyneighbourhoodhouse for hosting such a warm and wonderful afternoon.

Special thanks as well to Kathy Vrettas from , along with Cr Ken Gomez () and Cr Sarah McKenzie (.mckenzie.richmond), for attending the event and for their continued support of Neighbourhood Houses and the important role they play within our communities.

Neighbourhood Houses thrive because of people coming together to support one another, and this week has been a beautiful reminder of just how powerful community, connection and volunteering can be 🏡💛

This week we’re celebrating the absolute legends that keep communities like ours going… VOLUNTEERS 💛✨

Today we kicked off National Volunteers Week with a gorgeous afternoon tea at the beautiful Studley Park Boathouse and spent some time celebrating some of the incredible humans who make Holden Street what it is.

To say our volunteers do a lot is the understatement of the century. Our community thrives because these amazing people are always ready to roll up their sleeves.

Whether they are:

🌱 Facilitating our fantastic community programs

🤝 Offering free, vital supports to neighbours in need

🍎 Packing and distributing our food relief initiatives

🧁 Baking delicious treats for our community morning teas

🎟️ Powering our fundraising efforts

🌭 Turning sausages like absolute pros at our Bunnings BBQs

📊 Guiding us forward as members of our Committee of Governance

🍂 ...or simply sweeping up the autumn leaves to keep our House beautiful!

And honestly? The impact they make cannot be overstated. 💛

To every single Holden Street volunteer- THANK YOU. Thank you for your time, your care, your generosity, your energy, your kindness and your belief in community. You help make Holden Street a place where people feel welcomed, supported and connected.

The truth is, Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria rely heavily on the generosity of volunteers to keep our doors open and accessible. With ongoing funding challenges, houses like ours are facing increasing pressure every year. Without our volunteers, we simply couldn't survive. They aren't just helping out; they are keeping our community connected and supported when it matters most.

So this week, if you know a volunteer- give them a big thank you. They truly help make the world a better place. 💛🏡

🎉 It’s officially Neighbourhood House Week! 🎉

This week is all about celebrating the places that bring communities together- and the people who make them so special 💛

Neighbourhood Houses play such an important role in our communities every single day. From reducing isolation and creating connections, to building skills, supporting wellbeing, sharing meals, celebrating culture, and providing a welcoming space for everyone- they truly are the heart of local communities. 🏡✨

At Holden Street, we see the magic of community every day through the friendships formed, support shared, laughter heard across the building, and people finding a place where they belong. That’s something worth celebrating! 🥰

We’d love for you to join us during our Neighbourhood House Week celebrations:

☕ Monday: Community Morning Tea from 11am
🥗 Wednesday: Community Lunch from 12pm
🎲 Thursday: Annual Games & Trivia Night from 6pm

Everyone is welcome- the more the merrier! 🎉

For our Games & Trivia Night, we do ask that people RSVP so we can make sure there are enough seats for everyone. Call us on 9489 9929 or email [email protected]

Here’s to celebrating community, connection, and the incredible impact Neighbourhood Houses make every day 💛

What's on at Holden Street May 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/f64d43c27a2e/holden-street-2026-may

🎉🧠 Games, Trivia & Good Times- for a great cause! 🧩🎲

Join us for Holden Street’s Neighbourhood House Week Games & Trivia Night! It's sure to be a fun-filled evening of laughs, friendly competition, and community connection.

📅 Thursday May 14
🕠 Doors open 5.30pm | Games kick off at 6.00pm
💲 $10 per person
🍿 BYO snacks & drinks
🎟 Book online via our website or call us on 9489 9929

Come along solo and join one of our teams, or rally your crew and bring your own- everyone is welcome!

Best of all, every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting the ongoing work of Holden Street, helping us continue to create programs, services and opportunities for our community 💛

This is always a fantastic night, packed with laughs, great company, and a little healthy competition… you won’t want to miss it!

🎟️ Secure your spot and come join the fun!
https://www.holdenstreet.org.au/games-trivia-night

🎉 Celebrate Neighbourhood House Week with us at Holden Street! 🎉

There’s something special about a Neighbourhood House- it’s where community comes to life. It’s where friendships are formed, new skills are discovered, support is shared, and everyone belongs.

Join us as we celebrate Neighbourhood House Week with a series of fun, welcoming events that showcase everything we love about our Holden Street community. Whether you’re a familiar face or visiting for the first time, we’d love to have you be part of it. 🏡💜

✨ Come along, get involved, and celebrate community with us.

Click on the link below to register for our Games & Trivia Night! 💡🤔🎲
https://www.socialplanet.com.au/activity/view?id=49218

💛 FREE Food Support Available Today 💛

Thanks to a very generous donation from Coles' SecondBite program, we have a great supply of food available today at Holden Street Neighbourhood House.

If you’re in need of a little extra support, please feel welcome to come down today and collect some items.

We kindly ask that everyone takes what they need, while keeping others in mind so we can support as many people as possible.

No questions asked- just community supporting community 💛

🐣🌼 Happy Easter from the Holden Street team! 🌼🐣

We hope you enjoy a relaxing Easter break (and maybe a little extra chocolate too 🍫).

Just a quick update from us:
✨ We’ll be closed on Easter Monday (April 6th)
✨ We’ll be open as usual across the school holidays
✨ Programs will pause over this time

Cards & Zumba will be back from Monday April 13th 💃🃏
All other programs will return from Monday April 20th 🏡

📩 Keep an eye on your email for re-enrolment details for Term 2 programs- we can’t wait to welcome you back!

Enjoy the break and see you soon 💛

🌸🐣 Easter Fun at Holden Street! 🐣🌸

Hop into the Easter spirit with our Easter Raffle & Morning Tea! 💐🍫

Join us on Thursday April 2nd at 11am for a relaxed and joyful Morning Tea. Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re coming along for a cuppa, a chat, or just to soak up the festive vibes, we’d love to see you there.

🎟️ Easter Raffle Tickets are available:
✨ Online ( holdenstreet.org.au/fundraising )
✨ In person (in the lead-up to the event)

Can’t make it on the day? No worries! You can still grab a ticket to support everything we do at Holden Street- and if you win, we’ll happily hold onto your prize for pick-up at a time that suits you.

🐰 Bright prizes, good company, and a whole lot of Easter cheer- what’s not to love?

Hop to it and get your tickets today! 💛🏡