What We do
Through our services and projects, ECH facilitates and supports meaningful community engagement, building social capital and fostering a sense of belonging within the local neighbourhood.
The Eaglehawk Community House offers a variety of daily activities such as food and meal preparation, cooking, packaging, labelling, and storing items for distribution. We also provide “Learn to Cook” classes for beginners and disengaged youth (16-24 years old), hamper assembly, magazine development and distribution, gardening and grounds maintenance, craft activities, administration, cleaning, and emergency food relief.
Our ongoing projects focus on promoting diversity & inclusion through events, multicultural cooking days, the development of our Community Magazine, and Pre-accredited training opportunities for adult learners. These initiatives aim to provide learners with the educational capacity and core skills they need to succeed in study, work, and life.
In addition, we offer assistance to citizens to receive the power-saving bonus and professional services such as free child car seat safety checks, financial counselling, psychology, and advocacy. We also hold classes and activities such as Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, basic computer learning, and singing sessions.
If you have unique skills to share with the community, we can provide space to hold classes and help you promote them.
Social Enterprise
Our dedicated team works most days tirelessly, preparing delicious jams, chutneys, relish, and sauces for our social enterprise.
Our products are a hit, and we’re constantly peeling, chopping, stewing, baking, stirring, and brewing to keep up with the demand. The profits from our sales go towards purchasing more fresh produce and other items to replenish our stock.
Our products are available for purchase at the Community House and at special events, festivals, and markets. We also collaborate with our partners, such as Bunnings Epsom, and create stunning hampers filled with locally sourced goodies for the perfect gift.
So don’t miss out on trying them today!
Activities & Courses
The Eaglehawk Community House always has a variety of activities and programs for you to participate in.
Individuals can participate in self-help and learning activities such as Meditation, art and craft, photography and as always, our Community Lunch where you can gather with community members – who knows you may walk away with wonderful new friendships too.
We are also currently offering accredited courses with Learn Local Learning Cafe and Barista skills and Introduction to Horticulture. if you have unique skills and want to share them with our community, we can provide you with space to hold classes and help you advertise them.
Gardens
Our beautiful gardens are a highlight of ECH, with our talented gardener Rachel planting delicious fruit trees such as apples, pears, apricots, cherries, and raspberry bushes. Along with broad beans and garlic, we will surely see an abundance of produce in no time.
We continue to redesign and develop our green-life spaces, including manageable pathways for those with mobility concerns, new garden beds, and plans for edible gardens and spacious, welcoming areas for community members to come and enjoy the company of others, join in for a BBQ, grab a cuppa, and relax.
Rachel plans fun workshops and regularly catches up with community members to chat and share information about sustainable, healthy lifestyle choices, including composting. She also has a passion for caring for native flora and fauna.
Advocacy
Eaglehawk Community House assists community members with various services, including online applications, financial counselling, employment advocacy, and more.
If you have any uncertainties, contact us, and we will offer direct support or guide you to the appropriate resources. At ECH, we foster learning, share valuable tools, and create opportunities that empower our community, striving to make it a better place for everyone.
For nearly four decades, ECH has been a reliable support system for our local community, addressing the needs of both groups and individuals. Our team provides informal advocacy by collaborating with individuals to offer resources, accessible information, and guidance in navigating towards suitable solutions.
When you are unsure about what to do, we’re here to help.
Volunteer With Us
The Eaglehawk Community House relies on approximately 15,000 annual volunteer hours to operate at a basic level.
Volunteer opportunities include food preparation and cooking, packaging, labelling, and storing for distribution, hamper assembly, magazine development and distribution, gardening and grounds maintenance, craft activities, administration, cleaning, and emergency food relief.
Meals Program
We are proud to offer a convenient service of delivering wholesome, home-cooked meals straight to your doorstep weekly.
For a nominal fee of less than $15 per week*, you can select three dinner-sized meals from our delicious menu, and we take care of the rest. This initiative aims to aid various groups, including those on welfare benefits, seniors, individuals with disabilities, homeless individuals, or those temporarily unable to cook for themselves.
To learn more about this program, please contact us at
03 5446 8322.
*Conditions Apply
