Welcome...
We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the
Victorian Government, The Department of Families, Fairness & Housing, and
Frankston City Council.
Building the Community for over 40 years.
Please note there may be some changes to the program due to illness or facilitator availability.
Thank you for your understanding.
* Please note Program Information is
subject to change without notice *.
Neighbourhood Houses are for Everybody.
Orwil Street Community House is a small, friendly neighbourhood house located in central Frankston, Victoria, Australia. The House offers low cost activities for people of all ages, and provides a venue for community groups to meet (please note that our programmes may change without notice).
You do not need to be attending anything to visit the House, just drop by for a look around, for information or referral, to meet new people, discuss new ideas, inspect our amenities, find out about our history or just for a cuppa and a chat.
We welcome people of all ages, colour, gender, health, status, affectional preferences background, or ability. Drop by soon or contact us for more information.
Orwil Street Community House is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse.
Everyone working at the Orwil St Community House is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse.
Events
&
Announcements
If you need support outside of office hours please call...
Emergency 000
Life Line (24hrs) 131 114
Community Support Frankston 9783 7284
Peninsula Mental Health Triage 1300 792 977
Headspace 1800 650 890
Wellways 1300 111 500
Beyond Blue 1800 551 800
Our general office hours are Monday-Friday 9.00am-3.00pm
Excluding public holidays
and school holidays
WHAT'S NEW @ ORWIL STREET
In 2023 the House will be running some new programs that focus on creative ways to build skills and confidence.
Erin will be running a new Garden to plate cooking group.
Tina Strafford will be joining us to run some Art Bites workshops on Saturdays.
And Jo Ridgeway will be running a Women's Wellness Program on a Tuesday afternoon.
For all the details check out our program and book online.
Get in quick!
Would you like to volunteer with a welcoming, supportive team of professionals who care about the health and wellbeing of their community?
Then come and volunteer with us at Orwil Street Community House, where there are good vibes all around!
We are in need of fully vaccinated volunteers to help us in reception and also a handy person.
We’d love to chat, if you are keen to share your AWESOME skills and experience with us, please call Karen on 9783 5073 to discuss.
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If you are 50+ years of age and need assistance with:
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Housing Applications.
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NDIS Applications.
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My Aged Care Applications.
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Centrelink Enquiries.
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Companion Card Applications.
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Seniors Card Applications.
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Multi-Purpose Taxi Program Applications.
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Or general support or referral to other services
You can now call Koni from Wintringham for Outreach Support. Koni will be working from Orwil Street on Friday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm during Term 2 2022.
Call 9783 5073 to book an appointment.