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We respectfully acknowledge the country on which our Community House is located, Wadawurrung country and pay our respects to traditional owners, ancestors and elders, both past, present and emerging.
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We hope you made it through the snap lockdown okay. We're so glad that it wasn't extended and we are up and open again!
For the rest of this term our office hours will be changing to 9am-2.30pm, Monday to Thursday, so if you need to see us in person please come then. We will still be available by phone 9am-5pm, Monday to Thursday and this change won't impact class or group times. Check the schedule below for classes.
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Registration for all classes and groups is essential due to capacity restrictions. To enrol in a class or group please go HERE.
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We are so excited to welcome Jeza back to the house! Our resident Tech Wizard can help you with all kinds of issues with your phone, laptop or tablet.
Jeza will be available fortnightly on Wednesdays with the next sessions on Wednesday March 3rd. Appointments are essential so To book an appointment call 5261 2583 9am-5pm, Monday to Thursday
Cost: $5 per appointment or free for members (All money goes to covering Jeza's transport costs)
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We are thrilled to announce the Little Da Vincis is coming back thanks to the hard work of our incredible volunteer Desley and a group of students from Surf Coast Secondary.
The first class back will be on Monday March 15th and registrations are essential so please go HERE to book your Little Da Vinci's spot.
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Got spare time? Want to get out & meet people? Torquay Community House is the place for you!
No special experience is necessary, just a great attitude and a desire to be part of the community.
If you are interested in volunteering please call 52642583, 9am-5pm, Monday to Thursday or email
co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au and download the volunteer pack HERE for more information.
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Torquay Food Aid Needs Your Help
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Torquay Food Aid are urgently needing donations of shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, body wash and disposable nappies. Do you have un-used hotel toiletries sitting around? They would be very much appreciated as well!
Donations can be made at Torquay Community House, IGA Torquay in the box provided near the entrance to Bakers Delight or alternatively they can be dropped off between 11am and 1pm on Wednesdays. 2 Pimelea way Torquay near the fire station.
All contributions make a huge difference to the lives of those in our community who are experiencing difficult times.
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Feed me Surf Coast
Community Market
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Feed me Surfcoast collects excess food and produce to distribute to the community to prevent food waste and help with food insecurity. Their Community market is open to all, no questions asked, and users are just asked to pay what they can. Stock changes daily depending on the donations and you can keep an eye on their Facebook page to see what they are urgently giving away.
Market hours are 12-4pm daily except Wednesdays
Warehouse 9, 7-9 Cylinders drive, Torquay.
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Got a fabulous idea to help your community come back together after lockdown?
The Surf Coast Shire’s 2021 Arts Development Seed Fund "Come Together: Sharing Space, Valuing Connection" opens on March 1.
More info HERE
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Report a Local Issue, Anytime, Anywhere
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Spotted an issue in your community like graffiti, illegal parking, dumped rubbish, trip hazards or abandoned trolleys? Snap Send Solve is a free app that simplifies the reporting of community issues across Australia and New Zealand.
They've made reporting quick and easy which means when you see an issue while you’re out, you can let the responsible authority know with only a few taps.
Find out more HERE
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Access & Support Assistance
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Could you be eligible for Access and Support Assistance? This service supports frail people over 65 and and younger people with a disability to access the services needed to stay living at home, active and connected with the community.
For more information about the service download the flyer HERE.
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Need Assistance Dealing wth your Landlord?
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If you’re a Victorian experiencing any problems with your rent the free Dear Landlord tool can help.
Dear Landlord will ask you a series of questions, and based on your answers, will help you take action. Whether that’s helping you draft a letter to your landlord, contact Consumer Affairs Victoria, or guide you through the mediation process. All it takes is 10 minutes
Check out the tool HERE
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Lions Complete $50,000 Donation to Foundation 61
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Torquay Lions Club has presented another $10,000 to provide accommodation and program support for two clients at the Mount Duneed rehabilitation centre, Foundation 61, while they rebuild their broken lives.
“The Torquay Lions committed $50,000 to supporting the centre for five years,” President Bill Ferguson said.
“As we are now at the end of this financial support program, we will review our commitment to Foundation 61 and consider whether this is the best way ahead, considering the many calls for support that we have.”
“We have built a wonderful relationship with the team at Foundation 61.
“Torquay Lions greatly appreciate the work being done at Mount Duneed and we are proud to have been able to help in some way.
The Lions Club President said his members are dedicated to helping people who have drifted from mainstream society or to long-term projects supporting children, or one or more foundations dedicated to specific medical conditions.
“Over the past five years, we have been able to assist up to 15 participants and provide accommodation for two of them each year in rooms funded by the Lions,” Bill Ferguson said.
“As well as the annual donations, we have been able to provide a large outdoor pizza oven for the participants with funds raised from the community at one of the Lions’ Annual Bowls Day.
“Foundation 61 and Torquay Lions have become quite a team and we have enjoyed BBQs with staff and members of their programs,” Ferguson concluded.
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TORQUAY ROTARY RESUMES FACE TO FACE MEETINGS
After 11 months of online ZOOM meetings the Torquay Rotary Club were finally able to resume full club Face to Face Meetings last week on the 8th Feb. The meeting had an almost party like atmosphere as friendships were rekindled in the Face to Face environment and lots of catch-up chats taking place. The meeting provided the first opportunity for Past President Kelly Binyon to physically pass the baton of the presidency to current President Jan Emmett some 8 months after the “virtual” Changeover event was held.
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The recommencement of Face to Face Meetings
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Past President Kelly Binyon passes the baton to current
President Jan Emmett
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While COVID has not halted the Clubs Fundraising efforts, they have been mostly via online events with last month’s highly successful Book Fair being the first real “hands on” Fundraising event contributing in excess of $10,000 to go to funding Rotary Projects. Unfortunately our annual Motor Show and Surf Coast Cruise events were unable to proceed due to COVID restrictions which was highly disappointing. A “virtual” Motor Show was held to keep the motoring fraternity engaged but was just not quite the same as the real thing. See some of the winners below.
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Members of the Surf Coast Community are always welcome to join in the Torquay Rotary Club virtual meetings held via ZOOM 7pm Monday night to hear some good speakers and have some fun getting to know your local Rotarians. For more go to https://torquayrotary.org.au/
Or contact Secretary Maggie Isom 0412 713 102 secretarytorquayrotary20@gmail.com
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Need help with something else?
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Check out our support services page HERE for links to services that offer mental health assistance, housing advice and more. Or call 5261 2583 11am-2pm, Monday-Wednesday during term time.
The Surf Coast Shire also has a comprehensive page of with information on support services for all these issues and more. Please visit the page HERE
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