Articles tagged: Colac Neighbourhood House
Phone to provide solace
A new Wind Phone in Colac will be the first of its kind in Victoria and provide a space of solitude for bereaved residents.
Club’s taste of creativity
Cultura’s homework club students and their families have delved into creativity and connection this week.
Kickstart food skills
Young people in the Colac Otway region can boost their hospitality skills and job prospects with a free approaching-training opportunity.
Delicious, nutritious holiday fun
Colac district children have taken their cooking skills to the next level over the school holidays, learning how to cook delicious and nutritious pizzas.
Future baristas learn new skills
Baristas of the future have the chance to experience free training in Colac and Apollo Bay these school holidays.
Creating a tight-knit community
A regional community project aims to showcase the creative talents of Colac district knitters and crafters, while also raising awareness of elder abuse.
Meriba Club shares fruits of its labour
Colac’s Meriba Service Club is assisting two local organisations to continue their caring and passionate work in the community.
Passionate creators return to exhibiting
Colac Neighbourhood House’s Tuesday Art Mob is getting ready for its first group exhibition in five years.
Bringing people together for Neighbourhood House Week
Colac’s Neighbourhood House will celebrate Neighbourhood House Week with an afternoon tea tomorrow.
Business chips in for Christmas
The staff at Quinn Funerals spend their days supporting people through some of the toughest periods of their lives, and this Christmas is no different.
Cultural festival delights diners
Colac residents have enjoyed a special taste of the Philippines, all without leaving town.
Creative talent on display
Polwarth’s Country Women’s Association members are looking forward to showcasing their incredible talents.
Group bowled over by club generosity
Colac Neighbourhood House has welcomed countless generous community donations which will support families and seniors struggling to put food on the table.
Homework Club is going strong
Class is back in live session at Colac’s award-winning homework club, with special thanks to two long-serving volunteers.
Student’s drive to help
Getting the Colac and district community involved to support people in need is the driving force behind a Colac 14-year-old’s project.
Jazzing up health week
Colac Neighbourhood House found an alternative way to acknowledge Women’s Health Week by brightening up shoulders with Indigenous art.
Get shopping for a good cause
Supporting community members in need and aiming to achieve food security in the Colac district are the driving factors behind a new initiative.
Quilt for reconciliation
Colac’s Neighbourhood House has presented a handmade quilt to the Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place recognising National Reconciliation Week.
Staying in touch amid COVID-19
Colac Neighbourhood House co-ordinator Julie Hallifax says the coronavirus pandemic has made health staff think differently and explore alternative ways to continue to provide services.
Fighting mental health stigma
A new Colac men’s group is taking mental health seriously.
