Welcome to Geelong West Neighbourhood House

Celebrating Diversity, Building Community

The Geelong West Neighbourhood House is proud to offer you a range of Creative Arts, Health & Wellbeing and Self Sufficiency & Sustainability classes and workshops plus a number of innovative Community events.

You are most welcome to join in our low cost classes to ensure a healthy life balance and increase your fitness, make new friends while participating in a variety of creative arts activities with other like minded people, share your skills and interests – even become a volunteer!

The Geelong West Neighbourhood House is now in its 13th year of operation since it was formed in late 2009.

Term 4 Enrolments Are Open Now

Our Term 4 program for 2023 is open for enrolments now.

More information about our current list of activities and how to enrol can be found here.

Enrol now

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Membership

We are offering membership to the Neighbourhood House for the upcoming year. Membership entitles you to receive special invitations to events, such as our upcoming launch of our renovations, and to have a vote or stand for committee at our AGM. It also supports our house to meet it’s obligations. Membership is only $10 per year or $5 concession. See Lisa in the office for details and a form.

How to enrol

  • Go to the Activities page and select the class you wish to enrol in
  • Some classes have a book now button on the screen next to the class information section. For these classes choose the number of people you would like to enrol and click the book now button.
  • For those with multiple sessions, you will need to go to the calendar at the bottom of the page
  • Select the month you wish to attend the class
  • Some classes have options for whole term bookings and casual bookings for the day.
  • Select the class you wish to attend, choose the number of people you wish to enrol and then click the book now button
  • Please note that enrolments cannot be accepted online after the starting date/time of the class.
  • If you wish to enrol for a term after the starting date, please talk to the Coordinator.
  • contact the office info@gwnh.org.au if you need any further help.

Latest News

Palette Knife Painting

This beginner class gives you the opportunity to try painting with a knife rather than a traditional brush. We will look at basic marks and strokes that can be made [...]

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Hearing Tests

Free Hearing Tests to be held Tuesday 17th October 10-2pm. Book now 0427703218 [...]

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Annual General Meeting

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 16 October at 7pm Everyone is welcome If you would like to attend, please let the office know with your dietary needs [...]

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Upcoming Activities

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Pilates Beginners Wednesdays Full Term (23-4HW9)

Geelong West Neighbourhood House 89 Autumn Street, Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Do you want to start Pilates but not sure if it’s for you? Come along and join this class for a good introduction to strengthening and toning your body. Improve [...]

Book Now $12.00 – $144.00 7 tickets left

Pilates Beginners Wednesday Week 01 (23-4HW9-01)

Geelong West Neighbourhood House 89 Autumn Street, Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Do you want to start Pilates but not sure if it’s for you? Come along and join this class for a good introduction to strengthening and toning your body. Improve [...]

Book Now $15.00 5 tickets left

Qigong Wednesdays Full Term (23-4HW6)

Geelong West Neighbourhood House 89 Autumn Street, Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Qigong is an integrated body-mind health practice originating from China encompassing physical postures and stretching, repeated flowing body movement, breathing techniques and focused intention. The movements are easy to learn [...]

Book Now $11.00 – $132.00 14 tickets left

Qigong Wednesday Week 01 (23-4HW6-01)

Geelong West Neighbourhood House 89 Autumn Street, Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Qigong is an integrated body-mind health practice originating from China encompassing physical postures and stretching, repeated flowing body movement, breathing techniques and focused intention. The movements are easy to learn [...]

Book Now $15.00 15 tickets left
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Contact Us

For more information please contact us by using the form on our contact page, or by one of the methods below:

Phone:
0427 703 218

Email:
info@gwnh.org.au

Mail:
89 Autumn St,
Geelong West, 3218
Victoria, Australia

Registration number A0056531V

 

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Palette Knife Painting
This beginner class gives you the opportunity to try painting with a knife rather than a traditional brush. We will look at basic marks and strokes that can be made before you choose a subject of you own to complete. You will be supported as you try an abstract or representational subject. Aimed at those who just want to have a go at something they may never have tried before, we will have fun experimenting and enjoy the process of learning.

Some Acrylic paint supplied
Materials list available for canvas/board requirements
5 weeks 14 Nov – 12 Dec (Code: 23-4CA9)
Tues 1.30 – 3.00pm Cost $130
gwnh.org.au/activities/creative/art-classes/
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Palette Knife Painting
This beginner class gives you the opportunity to try painting with a knife rather than a traditional brush. We will look at basic marks and strokes that can be made before you choose a subject of you own to complete. You will be supported as you try an abstract or representational subject. Aimed at those who just want to have a go at something they may never have tried before, we will have fun experimenting and enjoy the process of learning.
 
Some Acrylic paint supplied
Materials list available for canvas/board requirements
5 weeks 14 Nov – 12 Dec (Code: 23-4CA9)
Tues 1.30 – 3.00pm Cost $130
https://gwnh.org.au/activities/creative/art-classes/

There is still time to join our Laugh Your Way to Wellness Workshops that start tonight (Monday 2 October) at 6pm. Only $90 for 6 weeks or $20 per session. The format this evening is to inform and discuss the history and benefits of laughter for the first 30 minutes followed by a laughter session for the remainder of the time. Bookings via gwnh.org.au/activities/creative/workshops/ ... See MoreSee Less

There is still time to join our Laugh Your Way to Wellness Workshops that start tonight (Monday 2 October) at 6pm. Only $90 for 6 weeks or $20 per session. The format this evening is to inform and discuss the history and benefits of laughter for the first 30 minutes followed by a laughter session for the remainder of the time. Bookings via https://gwnh.org.au/activities/creative/workshops/

Experience the Art of Martial Arts

Learn Karate Geelong!
Free Kids Karate Class!
Kaizen Dojo

Do you have kids aged 5 – 16 years old?
Do you live in the Geelong Area? Then this is for YOU!

We are currently taking final enrolments for our Term 4 program. Spaces are limited so get in quick!

Your child can even try a lesson completely for free!

This is much more than just martial arts for kids, it is also an educational program where children will be taught practical self-defense skills, improve their confidence and fitness levels.

Class sizes are small so each child can get the support that they need.

So if your children are looking to learn a traditional martial art in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment – today is the perfect time to find out more about our classes.

For more information and to book a free trial session please visit the following link:

www.trybooking.com/CJXHW

Alternatively, parents can email me at msaunders908@btinternet.com or call me on 0477 183 438:

For more information about IFK Australia and Kyokushin Karate parents can visit the website link below:

www.ifk-australia.com/

The classes will run on a Monday night for approximately 45 minutes per session.

Below is a list of the proposed dates for training for the term 4 of 2023 which will run from 16 October 2023 to 1 December 2023. Costs for the term is $80 per child.

Oct 2023 (3 training sessions)
Nov 2023 (4 training sessions)
Dec 2023 (2 training sessions)
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Experience the Art of Martial Arts

Learn Karate Geelong!
Free Kids Karate Class!
Kaizen Dojo 

Do you have kids aged 5 – 16 years old?
Do you live in the Geelong Area? Then this is for YOU!

We are currently taking final enrolments for our Term 4 program. Spaces are limited so get in quick!

Your child can even try a lesson completely for free! 

This is much more than just martial arts for kids, it is also an educational program where children will be taught practical self-defense skills, improve their confidence and fitness levels.

Class sizes are small so each child can get the support that they need. 

So if your children are looking to learn a traditional martial art in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment – today is the perfect time to find out more about our classes.

For more information and to book a free trial session please visit the following link:

https://www.trybooking.com/CJXHW

Alternatively, parents can email me at msaunders908@btinternet.com or call me on 0477 183 438:

For more information about IFK Australia and Kyokushin Karate parents can visit the website link below:

https://www.ifk-australia.com/

The classes will run on a Monday night for approximately 45 minutes per session.

Below is a list of the proposed dates for training for the term 4 of 2023 which will run from 16 October 2023 to 1 December 2023. Costs for the term is $80 per child.
 
Oct 2023 (3 training sessions)
Nov 2023 (4 training sessions)
Dec 2023 (2 training sessions)

We are having roadworks out the front of our building this week so if you are attending a class, please allow extra time for delays. ... See MoreSee Less

We are having roadworks out the front of our building this week so if you are attending a class, please allow extra time for delays.

Halloumi Cheesemaking
Come and join this hands on workshop where you will make your own Halloumi. Learn the fundamentals of how to make cheese in a comfortable, relaxed learning environment with an experienced tutor and a group of interested people. Halloumi, A Gourmet Style Fetta and Ricotta. Need to bring a Container for your Halloumi, another one for the ricotta and a Jar for the Fetta, a Pen, an Apron and snack
Date: 26/11/23
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $135
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Halloumi Cheesemaking
Come and join this hands on workshop where you will make your own Halloumi. Learn the fundamentals of how to make cheese in a comfortable, relaxed learning environment with an experienced tutor and a group of interested people. Halloumi, A Gourmet Style Fetta and Ricotta. Need to bring a Container for your Halloumi, another one for the ricotta and a Jar for the Fetta, a Pen, an Apron and snack
Date: 26/11/23
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $135
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