Community Centres & Neighbourhood Houses

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Hubs, community centres and neighbourhood houses in Hobsons Bay provide affordable programs and activities suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. Programs include:

  • adult education
  • vocational training
  • computer classes
  • health and fitness programs
  • art and craft sessions
  • personal development
  • social activities
  • self-help groups
  • discussion groups

Meeting rooms are also available to hire and occasional childcare is available at some of the centres.

The staff at community centres and neighbourhood houses have an excellent knowledge of other local services. 

The community centres and neighbourhood houses listed below are independently operated by committees of management.

These centres publish a term newsletter that highlights the activities and programs available. For information about these programs or venue hire inquiries, please contact the centres directly, visit their websites, or subscribe to their newsletters.

Altona Meadows Community Centre

28 Trafalgar Avenue, Altona Meadows

Phone: (03) 9315 8244

Brooklyn Community Hall

Cypress Avenue, Brooklyn

Phone: 1300 179 944

Laverton Community Education Centre

12 Crown Street, Laverton

Phone: (03) 9369 2726

Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre

5 Sargood Street, Altona

Phone: (03) 9398 2511

Newport Community Education Centre

43 Mason Street, Newport

Phone: (03) 9391 8504

South Kingsville Community Centre

43 Paxton Street, South Kingsville

Phone: (03) 9399 3000

Walker Close Community Centre

180 Millers Road, Altona North

Phone: (03) 9318 0521

Williamstown Community and Education Centre

Joan Kirner House

14 Thompson Street, Williamstown

Phone: (03) 9397 6168

Spotswood Community Centre

598 Melbourne Road, Spotswood

Phone: (03) 9397 6168