Pilot project to rescue surplus food and provide free, nutritious meals for people doing it tough. The project is a coordinated and collaborative Neighbourhood House response to food insecurity in Maribyrnong.
Meals are prepared at Yarraville Community Centre kitchen by qualified staff and distributed by Angliss Neighbourhood House, Duke Street Community House, Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House and Yarraville Comunity Centre.
Anyone requiring meals, please contact Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House to arrange pick up on 9317 5610
All Courses are free unless marked otherwise. Please ring BMNH for more details or information 9317 5610.
Free internet access
Come over between 10am – 2pm Monday and Tuesday.
Phone the Neighbourhood House on 9317 5610. office@bmnh.org.au or braymaidpta@yahoo.com.au
The next Committee meeting is Monday the 6th of May 24 at 1.00 PM.
Playgroup recommences for term 2 on Monday the 15th.
Come along, join the BMNH Playgroup, and connect with other mothers in your Neighbourhood. Share a light snack for the children and friendship for the Mum’s. Activities for the young ones will be provided.
Chatty Cafe at the Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House
Every Monday and Tuesday from 10.00 AM – 2.00 PM, The Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House are hosting a Chatty Cafe. Drop in for a chat and to socialise with other members.
Free internet access Monday & Tuesday 10.00 AM – 2.00 PM.
FREE WORKSHOPS BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
For bookings please call (03) 9317 5610 or email office@bmnh.org.au.
2024 – Art workshops with Bev Inch, Fine Artist:
Workshop #3 – 1 PM – Monday the 22nd of April 2024:
Upcycling old books. This easy Book Upcycling workshop is an exercise in folding books into creative Art Pieces.
Workshop #4 – 1 PM – Monday the 20th of May 2024:
Leaf printing on cards. Participants will engage in printing blank greeting cards using foliage to create their own designs. All equipment supplied.
– For bookings please call (03) 9317 5610 or email office@bmnh.org.au.
DECLUTTER YOUR HOME WORKSHOP FREE – 1 PM – Monday the 13th of May 2024:
Clutter can be overwhelming and stressful, this workshop will guide you through the process of decluttering.
– For bookings please call (03) 9317 5610 or email office@bmnh.org.au.
This project is supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program.
FREE BREAD
Donated by Bakers Delight Sunshine. Pick up between 9.00 AM until 2:30 PM every Monday. (time subject to bread availability).
This program is to support anyone on a low income or experiencing hardship. Each week we receive fruit, vegetables, pantry and dairy goods. This program runs every Tuesday throughout the year, except for Cup Day and Christmas closure. We also have frozen meals for pick up every Tuesday between 12.00 PM and 2.00 PM. Please call the office to make an appointment or if you need more information on (03) 9317 5610. This is a booking only program. Tuesday’s at The Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House is dedicated to providing families from our local communities with much-needed food relief. We’d like to mention SecondBite Australia and Water 2 All, who provides us with pantry goods, fresh fruit and vegetables so we can keep doing what we do throughout the year, helping out those in the community who do it tough.
Free internet access Monday & Tuesday 10.00 AM – 2.00 PM.
Mosaic and craft workshops
How to make mosaics, stones, and jewellery into a piece of art.
Every Wednesday during term 1 and term 2.
10am – 12pm Cost $3
2024 – Mental Wellbeing Program with Vonnie: 10 Free sessions
This program is designed to support you in exploring mindset wellness and supporting a positive mindset, through stress management and self-healing techniques. Changing Thought Patterns, Resilience and stress management, the attitude of Gratitude, and emotional balance. All participants will receive a one-on-one session with Von.
DATES:
– April 10th and 24th
– May 8th and 22nd
– June 5th and 19th
This project is supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program.
For bookings please call (03) 9317 5610 or email office@bmnh.org.au
The next Community Tenant meeting will be held on Tuesday, May the 15th at 12.00 PM. Devonshire Tea will be served.
✨ Spiritual growth and development workshop ✨
Join Diane for this 4-week program.
The 1st session will be on Thursday the 4th of May 2024.
For bookings and inquiries: email 📧Diane at Langdontots@gmail.com or phone 📞 (03) 9317 5610.
Drop-in day between 9 am to 3 pm for anyone needing support or advocacy.
Closed
Free bread hampers donated by Bakers Delight Sunshine between 9am and 2.30pm (or until all bread is gone).
Emergency relief program; Fruit and Vegetable boxes, pantry goods and dairy products donated by SecondBite, Save the Food, Tony Water 2 All and frozen meals from The Nourish program. Anyone experiencing hardship can apply. For appointments and bookings, please ring 9317 5610. Pick up is between 12.30 to 3.30pm
We have an activity room for hire to suit meetings, workshops and social groups etc. The room is available for casual or ongoing bookings.
Rates are affordable.
Contact 9317 5610 for further information
Bring along your unwanted goods and donate them to the trading table. Goods must be in good condition. 80% of donations are given to those in need. Any proceeds are used to purchase materials for classes.