Holden Street Neighbourhood House

01/09/2026

Check out what's happening at Holden Street in September 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/55f5fcca088d/holden-street-2026-september

31/08/2026

🎉 HAPPY ADULT LEARNERS WEEK 2026! 🎉

We’re kicking off a whole week of celebrating lifelong learning at Holden Street! 💜📚

☕ Tuesday 1st September | 11am
Join us for a special Community Morning Tea- a chance to come together, connect and celebrate our wonderful adult learners.

🍽️ Wednesday 2nd September | 12pm
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Community Lunch! Come along, share a meal and celebrate the incredible people who make our community so special.

🎨 Thursday 3rd September | 5.30–7.30pm
Our week culminates in our Annual Adult Learners Week Showcase! Come along to see what our students have been creating, learning and working on throughout the past year- with displays, demonstrations, performances and plenty more!

Whether you’re a learner, tutor, family member, volunteer or part of our wider community, come along and celebrate lifelong learning with us! ❤️

A huge thanks to Adult Learners' Week for supporting our upcoming ALW Showcase with a generous donation! Your support is helping us celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements of our learners and make this wonderful community celebration possible. 💜🎉

27/08/2026

🎉 The countdown continues… and Kristian has joined the party!

We're excited to share the next 50th Celebration invitation, designed by Kristian as part of our Learning for Impact program.

Through our partnership with Community Bank Clifton Hill–North Fitzroy, Croxton School and Head Start, students have been getting hands-on experience at Holden Street- building skills, contributing to our community and showing us just how much they have to offer. 💛

A huge thank you to @ for helping make this program possible!

And now, the important bit…

🥳 50 YEARS OF HOLDEN STREET! 🥳

📅 Friday October 16th
📍 Fitzroy Bowls Club
🕠 5.30pm–10pm

Drop in from 5.30–7pm to celebrate, reconnect and share some memories, then stay for Trivia Night from 7pm!

Everyone's invited. Come celebrate 50 years with us! ❤️

25/08/2026

🎉 You’re Invited to Holden Street’s Adult Learners Week Showcase! 🎉

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the achievements, creativity and growth of Holden Street’s amazing adult learners!

Throughout the year, our learners have been building new skills, exploring new interests and growing their confidence through our diverse range of programs. Now it’s time to showcase everything they’ve accomplished!

From creative displays and hands-on demonstrations to performances and more, you’ll have the opportunity to see the incredible talents and achievements of our learners while celebrating the power of lifelong learning.

Whether you’re a current participant, a past learner, a volunteer, or a member of our community, we’d love you to join us for this inspiring evening of connection and celebration.

Come along, show your support, and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our adult learners during Adult Learners Week. We can’t wait to see you there!

🏡 Thursday September 3rd
⏰ 5.30pm - 7.30pm

24/08/2026

⏰ 7 WEEKS TO GO! 🎉

The countdown is officially on…

In just 7 weeks, we'll be opening the doors at Fitzroy Bowls Club to celebrate an incredible 50 years of Holden Street Neighbourhood House. And if you've been following along, you'll know that we're getting more and more excited by the day!

Today, we're adding another very special invitation to our collection, this one designed by Marcus, one of the talented Year 12 students from our Learning for Impact program. 💛

We've loved watching the students bring their own ideas and creativity to this project, with each invitation offering a little glimpse of the people and partnerships that are part of Holden Street today.

Learning for Impact has been made possible through our partnership with Community Bank Clifton Hill–North Fitzroy ( ) , Croxton School and Head Start, and we're incredibly grateful for the opportunity to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experiences in our community.

But enough about the invitations… let's talk about the party! 🥳

📅 Friday 16 October
📍 Fitzroy Bowls Club, 578 Brunswick St, Fitzroy North
🕠 5.30pm–10pm

From 5.30–7pm, we'll be throwing open the doors for a relaxed celebration- a chance to reconnect, share memories and catch up with the many people who have been part of Holden Street over the past 50 years.

Then from 7pm, we'll turn up the fun with our 50th Anniversary Trivia Night! 🧠🎉

So whether you've been part of Holden Street for decades or you're discovering us for the first time, we'd love you to join us.❤️

Who's coming? 🥳

Yarra City Council

14/08/2026

We’re so grateful for the support from Adult Learners' Week enabling us to make our upcoming Adult Learners Week Showcase on Thursday September 3rd extra special! We hope to see you all there 😊🏡✨🥳

During , the Urapuntja Health Service in Utopia, northwest of Alice Springs, will be running literacy and numeracy activities with a focus on fun and learning!

This activity has won one of our EarlyBird Event prizes, along with events being run by Study Hub West Coast, Launceston Library, Glenorchy Library, Mount Gambier Library, City of West Torrens, City of Prospect, Shire of Harvey, North Metropolitan TAFE, Monash Public Library Service, Murray ACE - Registered RTO No. 3776, Mordialloc Neighbourhood House, Wyndham Park Community Centre, Cobram Community House Inc - RTO code 3708, Holden Street Neighbourhood House, Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Inc, Reservoir West Primary School PFA, WEA Sydney, Here 2 Help - Adult Literacy & Numeracy and Community College Northern Inland - RTO 90027

Congratulations to you all - we're sure you will all have a fantastic

13/08/2026

🎨 Another Holden Street 50th invitation has landed!

This time, we’re thrilled to share the invitation created by Liam, one of the Year 12 students taking part in our Learning for Impact program.

Learning for Impact has been such a wonderful addition to life at Holden Street. Through our partnership with Community Bank Clifton Hill–North Fitzroy, Croxton School and Head Start, students have been given the opportunity to step into a real community setting, build practical and employability skills, and- perhaps most importantly- make a meaningful contribution.

From preparing meals for our food relief program, to caring for our gardens and creating community art, the students have become a valued part of the Holden Street community. We’re incredibly grateful to Community Bank Clifton Hill–North Fitzroy (COMMUNITY BANK CLIFTON HILL - NORTH FITZROY )for helping make this program possible and investing in opportunities that have a genuine local impact.

And while we’re celebrating this wonderful program, it’s also a reminder of what 50 years at Holden Street is really about. ❤️

Over five decades, we’ve had the privilege of delivering so many programs, projects and opportunities that have made a real difference in the lives of local people. Learning for Impact is just one more chapter in that story.

We’re loving seeing each student’s unique take on our 50th invitation- and there are more to come! Keep an eye out for the next one. 👀

And if you haven’t already, consider this your invitation to **come and celebrate 50 years of Holden Street with us!** 🎉

📅 **Friday 16 October**
📍 **Fitzroy Bowls Club, 578 Brunswick St, Fitzroy North**
🕠 **5.30pm–10pm**

Drop in anytime between **5.30–7pm** for our celebration, stay on for **Trivia Night from 7pm**, and help us celebrate the incredible community that has made Holden Street what it is today.

**Everyone is welcome!** 🎈

07/08/2026

🎉 You're Invited! Celebrate 50 Years of Holden Street Neighbourhood House 🎉

For 50 years, Holden Street Neighbourhood House has been a place of connection, learning, belonging and community. Our story has been written by thousands of people who have walked through our doors- and now it's time to celebrate that story together.

Whether you've volunteered, attended a class, taught a workshop, visited our Food Pantry, joined a playgroup, worked alongside us, or simply been part of our community at any point over the past five decades- this celebration is for you.

✨ On the night we'll proudly launch our 50 Stories from 50 People storytelling project- a heartfelt collection of stories celebrating the people, memories and moments that have shaped Holden Street over the past 50 years. Made possible through the incredible support of , we can't wait to share these stories with you.

We're also thrilled to unveil the first invitation artwork for our celebration, created by Hope, a Year 12 student participating in our Learning for Impact program.

Delivered in partnership with Community Bank Clifton Hill–North Fitzroy ( ), Croxton School and Head Start, Learning for Impact gives senior students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to build practical life and employment skills through meaningful volunteering. Students contribute to our food relief program, help create welcoming garden spaces and community art projects, and make a real difference to our community.

Hope's artwork is the first in a special series, with each student creating their own unique invitation over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our page as we proudly showcase their creativity and celebrate the impact of this incredible program.

❤️ Thank you to everyone who has been part of Holden Street's journey over the past 50 years. No matter how big or small your involvement, you've helped shape the welcoming community we know and love today.🏡🥳

03/08/2026

🛍️ Community Op Shop Adventure! 🛍️

Join us for a fun day out exploring some of Melbourne’s best Op Shops! Whether you’re searching for a hidden treasure, a great bargain, a unique find, or simply enjoy browsing and spending time with others, this is the perfect community outing.

Come along for a relaxed day of shopping, chatting and discovering what Melbourne’s Op Shops have to offer. ♻️✨

📅 Friday August 14th
🕤 Departing Holden Street at 9:30am

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register your interest early!

We can’t wait to explore, connect and uncover some second-hand gems together. 💚

30/07/2026

🍿🎬 Popcorn, a great movie, and good company... what more could you ask for?

Join us next week for our Popcorn & Pictures Afternoon as we settle in to watch the feel-good favourite, The Intern!

Enjoy a movie on the big screen, snack on freshly popped popcorn, and spend time with others in a warm, welcoming environment.

Whether you've seen The Intern before or it's your first time, it's the perfect excuse to relax, have a laugh, and enjoy an afternoon out with great company.

📅 Next week
🎥 Screening: The Intern
📍 Holden Street Neighbourhood House

Bring a friend, settle in, and let us take care of the popcorn! 🍿✨