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Term 4 Newsletter

The Term 4 Newsletter is out now! Check out the range of courses, workshops and all things Community House coming your way – https://shorturl.at/lqyBZ Not a subscriber? – (click the link and then subscribe in the top left-hand corner )

CCH Open House and Garden

Come on down to the Castlemaine Community House for our first ever Open House and Garden! We’re throwing open the gates, doors and spaces for all to come explore. We’ll have a bunch of displays, activities and people, for people of all ages and stages. Ever thought of volunteering, or doing a course with CCH? […]

The Voice Chat at Community Lunch

Join us at Community Lunch on Tuesday 12th September, for an opportunity to connect with Friends of Nalderun to chat about the upcoming referendum, and The Voice. Perhaps you have questions, such as: Please bring your curiousity and respect to this event, and everyone present. Join this event on facebook click here.

Position Vacant: Food Links Worker

Join the CCH Team as our Food Links Worker. For further details, please download the following position description. Applications must include a cover letter, addressing each of the key selection criteria and forwarded, with your CV, to Kez at communitydevelopment@cch.org.au by 4pm on Monday 11th September 2023.

Mount Alexander Seniors Festival

The theme for this years Victorian Seniors Festival (October) is Learn. Love. Live ….. designed to encourage seniors to embrace new learning and experiences to create a life that not only brings them joy, but also helps them to live happier and healthier for longer. For the list of free events available to Seniors across […]

Spring Ball Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets for the 27th annual Castlemaine Community House Spring Ball are now on sale through Trybooking. If you want to avoid booking fees, paper tickets can purchased from Castlemaine Community House (30 Templeton St) or Green Goes the Grocer (cash only).

Trivia Night – Sold Out!

Tickets for the Castlemaine Community House Trivia Night have sold out. Thank you to all who purchased a ticket, see you Saturday.

Trivia Night Tickets On Sale Now

The CCH Trivia Night is back, Saturday 5th August! Help raise funds for CCH and have a great night out with Castlemaine’s most questioning quizmaster, Polly Cotton. Gather your friends, book your table and join the fun for a night of trivial facts, nonsense factoids and laughable truths! Tickets available here or in person at […]

Semester 2 Program Guide

The Neighbourhood & Community Semester 2 Program is out now! Download the program to get all the info about courses, workshops, services, programs and activities at CCH, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, and Castlemaine Permaculture Hub

Celebrating Volunteers

On Tuesday 16th May we’re hosting a Celebration of Volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week. We’re inviting all local volunteers to come along to enjoy a FREE Community Lunch, provided by the Community House. Organisations/community groups who have volunteers are invited to come along, join the celebrations and be part of the mini-expo, sharing […]

ANZAC Day Closure

Castlemaine Community House & the Services Australia Agency will be closed Tuesday 25th April. Will re-open 9.00am Wednesday 26th April.

Easter Closure

Castlemaine Community House & the Services Australia (Centrelink) Agency will be closed Friday 7th & Monday 10th April. We will re-open 9.00am Tuesday 11th April.

Term 2 Newsletter

The Term 2 Newsletter is out now! Check out the range of courses, workshops and all things Community House coming your way – https://bit.ly/40BxRT6 Not a subscriber? – (click the link and then subscribe in the top left-hand corner )

Launch of Get Connected!

On Wednesday 15th March 2023, Get Connected Mount Alexander – Social Prescribing Pilot, was launched in Castlemaine. Attended by supporters, volunteers and local stakeholders, including many GPs, the current MAS Mayor Rosie Annear, and local media, the event was well received by all. The evening began with a presentation by volunteer Community Connector, Isis Jordan, […]

Power Saving Bonus is Back!

The next round for the State Government’s Power Saving Bonus starts today, Friday 24th March, and we are an official community outreach provider! If you, or anyone you know, needs help with the online application, please send them our way or call 5472 4842.

Stop 4 Exhibition @ Lot 19

Get along to the Stop 4 exhibition at Lot 19 (McShanag Drive, Castlemaine) and check out the amazing works by our Intro to Professional Art Practice students! Exhibition opens this Friday 17th March, 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Public Holiday Closure

Castlemaine Community House & the Services Australia (Centrelink) Agency will be closed Monday 13th March. We will re-open 9.00am, Tuesday 14th March.

Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee

We are an official community outreach provider for the Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee! Speak to us today if you need a hand to sign up or make a claim. For more information: https://cch.org.au/victorian-sick-pay-guarantee/

Castlemaine Pride Survey

Your Voice, Your Pride: Have your say on the future of LGBTQIA+ Pride in Mount Alexander Shire. Castlemaine Pride needs your help to shape a fabulous and inclusive festival that our whole community can be proud of! Complete this short survey by midday 29 April and go into the draw to win a $100 prize […]

Public Holiday Closure

Castlemaine Community House & the Services Australia (Centrelink) Agency will be closed Thursday 26 January. We will re-open 9am Friday 27 January.

Welcome Lucas!

We’re looking forward to welcoming Lucas Maddock to our Tutor Team this year! With over 20 years experience as an artist and arts educator, Lucas is passionate about helping people find their ‘voice’ through visual arts – sparking interesting and inspiring conversations, and helping students develop and place their practice within the broader contemporary art […]

Come in & get amongst it at CCH in 2023!

Download our latest Course and Program Guide, to get all the info about courses, workshops, services, programs and activities at CCH, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, and Castlemaine TAFE in Semester 1 2023. Or, discover a printed copy in the Midland Express on Tuesday 10th Jan, or at various locations around our shire this January, including here […]

Christmas & New Year Closure

Castlemaine Community House & the Services Australia (Centrelink) Agency will be closed from 3pm, Friday 23 December and will re-open 9am, Tuesday 3 January.

Community Christmas Lunch Fully Booked

The Community Christmas Lunch is sold out!! We have reached our capacity limit and are unable to take any further bookings.

Final Newsletter of 2022

The newsletter of the year is out now! Check out the range of courses, workshops and all things Community House on offer in 2023 – https://bit.ly/3VRKmaJ Not a subscriber? – (click the link and then subscribe in the top left-hand corner )

Community Christmas Lunch

Share a delicious meal with good company on Christmas Day. Come alone or bring your family & friends. Enjoy music, activities and festivities…. Book now! For more information, to volunteer your time or make a donation (cash, produce, gifts) please contact Castlemaine Community House via 5472 4842 or reception@cch.org.au

Wanted – Community Christmas Lunch Kitchen Coordinator

We are seeking an enthusiastic person with proven experience and expertise in catering to coordinate the kitchen for the Christmas Community Lunch. Download the position description or to discuss the position further, please get in contact with Kez Jennings via communitydevelopment@cch.org.au or on 5472 4842 by 10am Monday 21st November 2022.

Public Holiday Closure

Castlemaine Community House & Services Australia (Centrelink) Agency will be closed Tuesday 1 November due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

Volunteer Drivers Wanted

This year we’re considering offering free transportation to and from the Community Christmas Lunch within Mount Alexander Shire. If you are a licensed driver and would like to volunteer your services to drive a mini-bus, please call 5472 4842 or email customerservice@cch.org.au

Carers Week 16 – 22 October 2022

We’re is teaming up with Rights, Information and Advocacy Centre to recognise the role carers play in our community. Carers and care recipients are invited to join us for Community Lunch (Tuesday 18th) & Morning Tea (Wednesday 19th). For more info call 5472 4842.

We Want You!

Do you hold a current RSA qualification? Interested in coming along to the annual Castlemaine Community House Spring Ball for free? We’re looking for some volunteers to work the bar at the Spring Ball for an hour or 2 in exchange for a free ticket. Call Castlemaine Community House on 5472 4842 to register your […]

Organising Changes: Elder Information Forum

Seniors Week is almost upon us! It will begin with a mini-expo at Community Lunch on October 4th. Throughout the rest of the week, there will be information forums that cover a wide range of issues that affect ageing members of the community. And, that is all of us! Bookings are essential for the information […]

Term 4 Newsletter

Term 4 Newsletter is out now! Not a subscriber? You can read all about the term 4 happenings here – https://bit.ly/3dmSC1k

Public Holiday Closure

Castlemaine Community House & the Services Australia (Centrelink) Agency will be closed Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd September.

Kindred – Arts Professional Practice Expo!

An exhibition to celebrate the diverse talent of the artists that participated in our inaugural Introduction to Professional Arts Practice course! 4.00pm – 7.00pm, Thursday 15 September @ Boom Town Wine

Spring Ball Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets for the 26th Annual Spring Ball are available now – www.trybooking.com/CADWQ Pre-sale: $40/ $30 conc. [Pre-sale price valid until 7pm, 15 October.] Door: $50/ $40 conc.

$250 Power Saving Bonus

We are assisting community members to receive this one-off payment to help ease energy bill stress, and to help them seek out a better energy deal. As of 1 July 2022, this payment is available to all Victorian households.

Save the Date – Spring Ball 2022

The Spring Ball is back at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Saturday 15 October. This year’s theme is ‘Paint the Town Red’. Save the date and start planning your costume now!!

Semester 2 Program

Click here to download the latest edition of Neighbourhood & Community program Semester 2 2022 from Castlemaine Community House & the Maldon neighbourhood Centre.

Community Lunch on Tour

The Community Lunch is heading to the Chewton Seniors Citizens Centre Tuesday 14 June. Join us from 12.30pm for a 2 course vego meal ($7 suggested donation, kids 12 & under eat Free) Free bus service is available, bookings essential. Call 5472 4842 for more info & to book.

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Castlemaine Community House acknowledge & pay our respects to the Dja Dja Wurrung people, traditional custodians of this land, and to their Elders; past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that this land has never been ceded.

Contact Info

a: PO Box 386, Castlemaine VIC 3450 Australia

e: reception@cch.org.au

t: +61 3 5472 4842

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Monday-Friday: 9am – 3pm.

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