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Posted by Simone on 4 Feb 2012

The House

History The house was built in the 1860s and was named Kingsley. It has been an elegant homestead that has had several loving families sharing its space over the years. In the 1950’s the house was home to the Mayor of St Kilda. Around the early 1980’s the house was handed to the community to become a resource for everyone and has now been the centre of community work for Elwood and St....

Posted by ESNLC admin on 18 May 2015

About Poets Garden

Poets Garden is a community garden established in the parkland behind Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre. The garden’s name reflects the neighbouring streets that have been named after various famous poets. Independent of ESNLC, the garden is managed by the membership group which is a not–for-profit incorporated organisation. The vision is to create an organic community garden in Elwood...

Posted by Simone on 4 Jan 2012

Roomers Magazine

Almost all contributors to ROOMERS are local residents or ex-residents of rooming houses, private hotels or supported residential services in St. Kilda, South and Port Melbourne. “ROOMERS” aims to give residents: an outlet to publish their creative work; the opportunity and incentive to improve literacy, creative and communication skills; access to a skilled mentor; access to current agency information...

Posted by Simone on 4 Jan 2012

Room Hire

We have 5 rooms available for hire – 3 classrooms, a computer room and a beautiful function room. You can hire any space for your activity, to celebrate a birthday or to hold a workshop or meeting. Hirers have access to a kitchen equipped with a fridge, large oven and hot water on tap and to a kitchenette near the function room. There is an internal toilet for the use of people in...

Posted by Simone on 5 Jan 2012

Internet Café – Mon- Thur 9.30-4.30 and Fri – closed

The Internet Café @ ESNLC offers fast and stable internet at affordable rates. Open from 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and closed Friday, the café has 4 computers available all of which are connected to printing services. A wireless connection (WiFi) is easily accessible if you prefer to use your own device such as an iPad, Tablet, Laptop or Smart Phone. Light refreshments such as tea and coffee...

Posted by Simone on 7 May 2013

English Language Classes

One of our main programs is education for adults, migrants and disengaged learners. Our education program concentrates on English and Computer courses. ESNLC has been working in the area for over 30 years and has experienced staff who teach in an informal environment, where you can share experiences with other students who are on similar pathways to you. Once you make the decision to study English,...

Posted by Simone on 10 Dec 2019

Free NBN Q&A and help

Posted by Simone on 10 Dec 2019

Made in Port Phillip

Our social enterprise has launched! MADE IN PORT PHILLIP- beautifully created greeting cards and bookmarks. Supporting local artists with all proceeds going into training programs for disadvantaged adult learners of Port Phillip. Support this wonderful grass roots initiative for Christmas! Open Monday – Thursday 9.30-4.30pm At the Elwood Neighbourhood House – 87 Tennyson Street...

Posted by Simone on 10 Dec 2019

Computer Classes Term 1 2020

Posted by Simone on 9 Dec 2019

Summer Closure 2019-2020

Wow! Where did this year go? Our last day in the office will be Thurs 19th Dec reopening on Mon 13th Jan...

Posted by Simone on 20 Jun 2019

JB Fitness and Health Exercise Classes

Classes are circuit/bootcamp based with a mixture of strength and cardiovascular training. You will be using everything from kettlebells to skipping ropes. Classes are catered for all abilities with progressions and easier options added in when necessary. Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 7am – 7:45am $10 per class. Booking is required. For more information contact Josh...

Posted by Simone on 27 Aug 2018

Yoga Nidra

DEEP RELAXATION THROUGH YOGA NIDRA Yoga Nidra is a sequence of guided mind–body awareness techniques enabling one to disengage from the thinking mind, to effortlessly enter a meditative state of deep relaxation and ease. You are invited to experience this transformative and deeply nourishing practice. For the month of December 2019 you can pay by donation. All money going to the Asylum Seeker Resource...

Posted by Simone on 28 Jun 2017

Elwood Community Choir- Come sing!

Elwood Community Choir – singing! Come and have some fun singing in your own local choir! No auditions, all welcome. World music, music by Australian artists, pop, and more. Community gigs. Led by experienced choir leader Jeannie Marsh. Starting Wednesday 29th January until 25th March 2019 Day & time: Wednesday evening 7.30 pm to 9 pm Duration: 9 weeks Cost: $90 if paid in full by end of first...