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Courses & Activities - General Interest

English for Pleasure

An informal class for those people wishing to improve their English through conversation, reading and writing in a social setting. May include an excursion.

When: Monday 10:00am - 12:00noon, weekly
Term 1: 06 Feb - 26 Mar (8 weeks)
Term 2: 16 Apr - 25 Jun (10 weeks)
Fee: Free
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Learn Spanish

An opportunity to improve your Spanish with a Latin American native speaker. Small friendly classes and lots of fun.

Tutor: Daniela Carvacho
When: Monday 7:30pm - 9:00pm, weekly
Semester 1: 13 Feb - 25 Jun (16 weeks)
Fee: $200 ($170 concession)
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Mid-term Morning Tea

A chance to get together around a cuppa and a relaxed environment.

When: Thursday 11:00am
Semester 1: 08 Mar (International Women's Day), 17 May
Fee: Free
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Poetry Group

This group is for people who have been writing poetry, just quietly or just beginning to write. The group will provide the opportunity to share their work with like minded people. Information about the poetry scene ie opportunities for publication, competitions, guest poets will also be included.

Tutor: Judy Morrison
When: Wednesday 2:00pm - 3:30pm, weekly
Term 1: 08 Feb - 28 Mar (8 weeks)
Term 2: 18 Apr - 27 Jun (11 weeks)
Fee: $2 per session
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Spoken English and Pronunciation

Looking for employment? Want to make yourself clearly understood on the phone? We can help. Small group.

When: Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pm for 4 weeks
(Contact us for starting date)
Fee: Free
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Talking Sense

A light lunch followed by an interesting speaker.

Where: Community Room, 3 St Georges Court, North Fitzroy
When: Thursday 12:00noon - 1:30pm, monthly
Term 1: 09 Feb, 15 Mar
Term 2: 10 May, 14 Jun
Fee: $2
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Welcome to Holden Street Afternoon Tea

A great time to come and see what we do at the House, and to be welcomed by our friendly regulars. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon tea, a look around, and a chat with staff and people from your local community.

When: Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm, monthly
Term 1: 15 Feb, 21 Mar
Term 2: 18 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun
Fee: Free
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Student Information

  • Enquiries about any of our programs, activities or fees are welcome. Please contact us to check if a place is available in your chosen course/activity. We will guide you through any forms and documentation.
  • Unless specified otherwise, all courses and activities are held at Holden Street Neighbourhood House.

Problems with Access

Do you have problems accessing our programs? How can we help? We are interested in broadening and improving our service. Tell us what else you need.

For more information on our current program or to share your ideas, please contact our Neighbourhood Access Worker, Deb Sawyer.

Deb would be happy to meet with you, give you a tour of the House and introduce you to other participants.


Coming Up

Swap - Borrow - Share

  • Books: The book swap shelf has expanded to "shelves." Please join us by donating, borrowing or swapping.
  • Jigsaws: Like doing jigsaws? What do you do with them once they are finished? Come and swap for one from our collection or just borrow one and bring it back when you are done. Donations of whole jigsaws welcome.
  • Fruit, Veg, Herbs: Too many lemons? Apples? Herbs? Run out of people to give them to? Bring them to us. Your excess produce will be used by our cooking classes or shared with community members.
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Phone: +61 3 9489 9929 : Fax: +61 3 9489 9544
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