Social, health and community services supporting Cardinia Shire

Community centres and neighbourhood houses




Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre
Local Community Centre. Specific senior sessions include strength training for over 50s, table tennis over 50s, Midway over 60s, Men's group over 50s, seniors computer classes. Non-senior offerings - children's room (playgroup and occasional care) art and craft and exercise, computers and children's dance classes.

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Cockatoo Community House
Cockatoo Community House delivers programs and services for the Cockatoo community and beyond. We host a range of activities for people of all ages, and you’ll be made welcome in any class or drop-in activity you would like to come along to. Learn to dance, make some art, get help starting a business and much more.

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Fernlea Community House
Fernlea's New Community House, located in the heart of town, will be a vibrant hub designed to bring people together. This welcoming centre will offer a wide range of programs and courses tailored to all ages and interests. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, participate in a hobby, or simply meet new people, there will be something for everyone. Our vision is to offer services that cater to all generations within our community, creating a central hub where everyone can come together to enjoy various activities and build connections. This inclusive environment will be a community house that will have a strong focus on shared experiences and engagement, ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued. Together, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all residents.

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Lang Lang Community Centre
Lang Lang Community Centre is an inclusive welcoming place for our community to gather and learn. Offers activities and groups. Business hours: Monday - Thursday 9.30 pm - 4.00 pm Friday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm Services that operate each weekday and which can be accessed by Seniors: • Services Australia Access Point for Centrelink, MediCare, MyGov, Dept of Veterans Affairs, MyAgedCare • Free Book Library • Free Computer use & discounted printing/ scanning/ e-mailing etc • Referrals to specialist social services, and advocacy for anyone facing disadvantage and/or hardship • Free Food Pantry for anyone facing food insecurity

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Living Learning Pakenham
Living and Learning Pakenham provides quality training, education, services and skill development in a caring, supportive and flexible environment. A variety of rooms are available for hire.

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Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House
Welcome to Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House (previously Bunyip & District Community House). We are a not-for-profit community based Incorporated Association providing a positive, safe and inclusive environment where the community can come together to engage in activities, programs and find support to enhance community connections, health and social wellbeing. 2025 Programs - running during the school terms: - Computer tutoring: Tuesdays 10.30am - 12.30pm (next to the Garfield Pool) - Garfield Artist Club: Thursdays 10.30am - 12.30pm (Scout hall) - Moy-Yan Sewing Club: Tuesdays 10.30am - 12.30pm (Scout hall) - Welding workshops: Contact us for details (Scout hall) - Community garden: See our Facebook page (Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House) for upcoming workshops and events - Yoga & Meditation: Contact us for details - Foodback: Availbale 27/7 (Scout hall verandah) - Repair Cafe details to be advised

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Neighbourhood Watch Cardinia
Neighbourhood Watch Cardinia is a community based crime prevention program. We aim to reduce the incidence of preventable crime in Cardinia Shire.

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Outlook Community Centre
Outlook community centre is based in Pakenham, providing opportunities for people in the community to develop lifelong learning and skills and to build their personal empowerment and growth. Programs, activities and room hire available.

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Pakenham Library - Myli - My Community Library
Myli- My Community Library branches are located at Pakenham and Emerald. The Myli Cardinia Mobile library visits townships across Cardinia Shire. Free Legal advice by appointment and a Justice of the Peace document signing station is also available. See link below for more details.

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Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre
We offer a wide range of community services including Classes, Special Interest workshops, Arts & Craft, Health, Wellbeing & Exercise Classes, an Early Learning Centre, Toy Library, Maternal Child Health Nurse, plus information about community groups such as the Men’s Shed, Community Veggie Garden, Green Circle Nursery...and more!

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