Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres

The City of Greater Dandenong supports eight Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres. These community facilities provide a safe and caring place for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and interests. People can join in a wide range of activities and programs. They are also home to a range of community groups within the City of Greater Dandenong. They offer low-cost meeting rooms and facilities for hire.

Greater Dandenong's cluster of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres work together to provide:

• community connections
• quality programs and activities
• lifelong learning.

What can you do at a Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre?

You can learn to paint, speak another language, take up belly dancing or yoga and much more. You can also go there to get details about other local services in your area.

Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres form a key part of the social fabric of Greater Dandenong. They provide key community activities for residents across all life stages, including:

• adult education
• lifelong learning
• pathways to employment
• volunteer engagement
• social and recreational programs.

Visit your local house or centre today and:

• become a member
• join the management committee
• become a volunteer
• join a group or class.

Learn Local at your Neighbourhood House or Learning Centre

No matter what level of education or training you have, Learn Local can help.

New skills can be life-changing, offering job choices, further education and the chance to interact with others in your Learn Local community.

Courses range from basic computer skills to Certificates and Diplomas in business or community services.

The focus is on each person's needs, tailoring programs for both the learner and businesses.