Last year we got a grant from the Community Bank on Queens Parade, and with it we built a playstation - a bit different from the tiny ones on our fence - but just as fun!

This one stands by itself - and it includes doors and peep holes, and features famous art, and little bags of treasures, along with spot the difference games … and more.

We had it out for our end of year market last year, but with our backyard complete it has found a new permanent (or semi-permanent) home under our verandah.

Next time you are here with kids pop and out the back and take a look. It is super creative (thanks Lee)! And provides hours of cute fun.

This coming week is Neighbourhood House Week!

And in a happy coincidence we are starting up three new programs. Such great timing … we should be claiming that it was all deliberate and such, so … let’s just say the universe operates in fortuitous ways (despite our actual lack of planning and foresight)!?!

If you like, you too can join in on the good luck/happenstance vibe that we’re emanating and come along!

10.30am Monday - Grandparents and Carers Playgroup

$10 weekly for a structured playgroup session, all welcome but ideal for grandparents and carers. Book in online here.

1pm Monday - Mosaics Workshop

$120 for 4 weeks. Learn about tiling and grouting and the same time make some beautiful art. Basic tools and materials provided. I think Lee is starting off with house numbers and/or coasters. Book in online here.

12.30pm Thursday - Crunch (creative lunch)

$15 weekly. Get fed! Get creative! Leanne’s cooking. Lee’s making art. Come along for an hour or so of creative escapism, then get on with rest of your day. Please book in online (so we know who is coming). Just click here.

What is the key to friendship?

Add your thoughts to a key tag on our fence this week.

We love quirky community art experiences … and creating opportunities for casual community interactions.

We are so grateful for the support of the local community.

And we love donations … but we do ask for you to check in with us that we need them first - just give us a call 📞 or drop them off when we are on site for a chat, 9am-3.30pm Monday to Friday.

At the moment we’re very keen on:

• stocking our mini op shop - so if you have a few quality household items looking for a new home, think of us!

• plants - we’ve got some new beds to plant out so if you are refreshing your garden for autumn think of us! We like usable things … herbs, small fruit trees, lovely cut flowers, hardy low maintenance things that will survive a lack of love over summer etc.

• 8ply+ wool for our knitters.

Looking forward to seeing you soon. And thanks.

ACC is a fabulous location for your child’s next birthday 🎂 party.

🎈You can hire our main room and new undercover deck for 4 hours on a Sunday morning or afternoon and also utilise our kitchen facilities and catering equipment - a great way to avoid cleaning your own house/apartment and host a super low stress party!

We have cute tables and stools that accommodate 12 little ones seated. The space is suitable for up to 30 guests.

You can find all the details and dates available here.