Homestead Community & Learning Centre

The Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park, is a warm and friendly place to learn new skills, pursue new interests, share cultures and meet with friends. We offer a range of education, arts and cultural programs, based on the current needs and interests of our community.

At the Homestead, lifelong learning is encouraged and we provide pathways for work or study with an emphasis on individual, community, cultural and religious diversity.

On average almost 12,000 people utilise the Homestead every year. We offer local residents an informal setting to come together to share their diverse skills and cultural backgrounds with the wider community in a supportive and caring environment.

Learn about the History of the Homestead.

Enrolments are now open - Terms 1 and 2, 2012

Classes include ESL, computers, art, crafts, yoga, hospitality, social support and much more. The Term 1 and 2 program information brochure is now available to download. Take a moment and have a look at the classes on offer.

Link to Homestead Program Information Terms 1 & 2 2012.pdf (1239.84 kb)

How to enrol:

• In person: drop into the Homestead (see address below)
• Post: send your completed enrolment form and payment to the address below.

Homestead Advisory Committee Meetings 2012

Wednesday 21 March and 20 June, 10.30am

Roxburgh Park Fruit and Vegetable Swap

One of the most popular events at the Homestead Community and Learning Centre, is the monthly Roxburgh Park fruit and vegetable swap. Held on the first Friday of every month, from 10.30am to 12pm, local residents gather to swap their home grown fruit and vegetables, share gardening tips and seedlings and catch up with friends.

For enquiries please contact the Homestead on 9205 2760.

The Homestead Gallery

With the capacity to accommodate up to 80 people, the Homestead Gallery is an ideal venue for private functions including weddings, engagements and birthday parties, as well as community exhibitions and events. Consisting of a studio, kitchen and toilets, the gallery is available for hire throughout the year.

Hire conditions and bonds apply. Rates vary depending on the nature of the function, please see the Conditions of Use and Hire Agreement (111.06 kb) or contact the centre for further information.

The Homestead Community and Learning Centre

30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park
PO Box 80, Somerton 3062
Tel: 9205 2760
Fax: 9308 0759
Email: homestead@hume.vic.gov.au

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