What’s on at the Childers Neighbourhood Centre

There are plenty of reasons to visit the Childers Neighbourhood Centre with a range of regular programs that cater to all members of the community.

Stitch and Chat

The Stitch and Chat craft group meet on Monday mornings from 9.30 to 11.30 am.

Everyone is welcome to bring their own projects to work on, learn some new skills, share ideas or just enjoy a cuppa.

Childers Card Group

The Childers Card Group meet every Wednesday from 9 am to 1 pm to play a game of 500.

New players are welcome and encouraged to pop in to say hello and meet the team.

Let’s Play Together Playgroup

Let’s Play Together is for children up to 18 months of age and takes place on Wednesdays fortnightly during the school term from 9.30 to 11.30 am.

The group provides activities for children and gives parents the chance to relax, socialise and access important information and support in an informal environment.

Upcoming dates: 20 March, 3 April, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 June, 26 June

Childers Early Years Playgroup

Childers Early Years Playgroup takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays during term time from 9.30 to 11.30 am.

This group is for children aged five and under and gives children the opportunity to initiate their own learning through play-based activities whilst having fun and making friends.

Isis Community Care support

Isis Community Care provides Home and Community Care services (HACC) to the Childers district. 

Clients can attend workshops and events including Community Care Social Support gatherings every Wednesday and Friday.

While ICC is unable to take on new clients currently, community members looking to navigate My Aged Care are invited to reach out to the team for support.

Charge Up! project

The Childers Neighbourhood Centre now has an energy educator available to help locals looking to save on electricity bills by improving their energy efficiency, thanks to the Charge Up! project.

Residents can find out more at a pop-up stall at the Childers IGA on 12 May or attend the information session and workshop at the Childers Neighbourhood Centre on 10 June with more dates to follow.

One-on-one sessions are also available on request and more information can be found on the project page.