What’s On

Read through our collection of articles about Lalor Neighbourhood House’s News, Events and New Programs

Stunning Mural Art

With all this beautiful spring weather, we cannot contain the creative energy and enthusiasm of our artists! And more artists are joining us! Do you love to paint? Why not check it out and see if you can also be part of the fun and creativity!   So much on offer,...

Beautiful Coverage for Neighbourhood House Week!

It was Neighbourhood House week last week and what a lovely week it was! So many great things happening in and around the Lalor Neighbourhood House as the beautiful photos featured in the Star Weekly depict! See the link below to read more about Neighbourhood House...

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So much happening our heads are spinning!

The Lalor Refresh Project is taking off with a vengeance with so much happening, our heads are spinning, or is it knitting?! The entrance mural is coming along beautifully with our local residents helping us to choose designs that reflect their cultures! And its all...

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Cooking on a Budget starts Wed 31 May!

Atalia is passionate about cooking good food and passionate about making it affordable! She loves sharing her skills in cooking on a budget with her friends! And now she is ready to share her skills with us all! Starts on 31st May from 12 noon to 3pm on Wednesdays....

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Everyone’s Nonna turns 80! Surely not!

Everyone’s Nonna turns 80! Surely not!

Maria, our wonderful volunteer who runs our Italian Social group, supports our community lunches and informs our Learning from Nonna program with secondary school students, turned 80 last week. Over many years, Maria has contributed so much to Lalor and has been Nonna...

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In other news!

In other news!

Playgroup is back! Join us every Wednesday Morning from 9.30 to 11am for fun activities, Rhyme time and craft activities. After School Tutoring (Mon, Tues, Wed afternoons) and Homework Club (Thursday afternoon.) are all back this week! Check our webpages for more...

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Restoring Hope Cafe has started!

Come Join us! If you would like the opportunity to meet with others who share your experience of grief and loss, please join us on Mondays from 1.30-2.30 pm with Benita Murray, an experienced and qualified counsellor with the support of our VU Social Work students....

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Lalor Refresh taking shape! Come see our beautiful murals!

Lalor Refresh taking shape! Come see our beautiful murals!

While we are awaiting council approval for the community garden design, we have the go ahead to install our Entrance Murals!   And wow! Have Bushra and Ildiko taken off! It is a lovely process of designing each panel in consultation with community members from various...

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For the younger ones!

LNH offers Occasional Care for children under 5; Playgroup for parents and their babies and preschoolers; After School Art classes for primary and secondary students; one-to-one After School Tutoring for all ages; and our Homework Club for primary and secondary level...

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Cookies by Dream featured at our art exhibition

Couldn't resist buying this collection from Cookies By Dream at the Art Exhibition during the Summer Series Festival. How cute are these! Cookies for any occasion. We also provided trophy cookies for anyone who took on the WASTE Challenge at the festival. And Check...

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What a beautiful Day!

Thanks to all the volunteers and staff from Lalor Neighbourhood House for a fabulous Summer Series Festival day in partnership with City of Whittlesea and the Lalor Library. The World Kitchen was fabulous! Maria showed everyone how to make gnocchi. Maria runs our...

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Lalor Summer Series Festival This Saturday

Stay cool, have fun and get out of the heat by joining us for heaps of fun activities. Join us before it gets too hot at 11am for the official launch of the Lalor Refresh Project and our new name! Our Federal and State MPs, Minister Andrew Giles and Bronwyn Halfpenny...

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Finishing the year with much gratitude!

Recognising over 140 years of service!  It was a wonderful way to finish 2022, bringing together all our staff, volunteers and committee members to celebrate the end of a challenging year together! We celebrated with lots of delicious food from Dial & Graze and...

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Join us for the Lalor Refresh Project!

Great News! The Lalor Refresh Project has started Join us to transform our little part of Lalor with Murals, Mosaics, Community Gardens, outdoor activities, art exhibitions and environment programs. If you love making things, creating art, gardening, food, caring for...

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Final Thursday Community Lunch for the year!

It has been so lovely to have Helen and Faye back at the centre providing delicious community lunches every Thursday including the food pantry with the support of St Vincent de Paul and Second Bite produce. You are welcome to join us! 12 noon Thursday 15 December to...

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Christmas Lunch to say thank you to all our Volunteers!

Looking forward to celebrating the year with all our wonderful volunteers and committee members. Please consider joining us from 12 noon on Tuesday 13 December for great food and fun activities! RSVP via manager@lalorllc.vic.edu.au or call us on 9465 6409  

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Join us! New Community Development Position available!

- We are excited to announce that we looking for an experienced Community Development Coordinator for a new 2 day a week 12 month position starting in mid-January 2023 to help coordinate our fabulous new Lalor Refresh Project! The Lalor Refresh Project Coordinator...

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Counselling now available at Lalor!

TELL ME YOUR STORY  A Counsellor for our Community  Benita Murray is a Therapy Counsellor and will be at the Centre each week on Mondays from 11 to 3 for sessions on any topic you need to unpack within your life. We will unpack your thoughts together and work on...

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