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Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre
We have been providing adult community education and social support programs to the community for over 40 years.
Farnham Street envisions a community that is connected and empowered, where individuals are presented with the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives through learning, active participation, and engagement.
Programs & Services
English & Literacy
We offer beginner to advanced levels of pre-accredited English classes for speakers of other languages.
Computers & IT
We provide computer classes for beginners and advanced computer users who want to update their skills.
Life Skills
We provide several programs to support people who are living with mental health issues.
Health & Wellbeing
For our senior residents of the community we have exercise classes that support an active lifestyle.
Community Programs
Get involved with our wide variety of community programs like the choir, an arts group, a free form help program.
Gardening
Come along and join in the fun of digging, weeding and seeing how the plants grow and thrive - just as you will!
News
Eid LunchEid Lunch Celebration at Farnham StreetEid Lunch
To mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Eid, Farnham...
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Cultural Diversity Week
To celebrate Cultural Diversity Week, Farnham Street organised a fun-filled...
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International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Farnham Street held a...
Read MoreAnnual Report
Take a look at our centre's annual report for details about performance for the financial year.
Cathy Connop
Moonee Valley's 2023 Citizen of the Year
Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre has been supporting Moonee Valley’s community since 1979. Cathy Connop, the leader with 34 years of dedication, has been crucial to its success. The centre welcomes and supports people from all backgrounds, including families, migrants, young and elderly individuals, and those seeking mental health support or personal growth. Cathy’s leadership builds partnerships, volunteer involvement, and a comprehensive approach to community wellbeing. Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre illustrates neighbourhood spirit and impacts countless lives.
Recognition of the Life Skills Cooking Program
The Life Skills Cooking Program was honoured to be selected as a finalist in the Victorian Learn Local Pre-accredited Program Awards. This recognition reflects the program’s commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive education that supports the development of essential employability, literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
Delivered in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, the program utilises cooking as an engaging and practical delivery method. In response to increasing demand, the program expanded from four sessions per week in 2023 to daily classes in 2024 to accommodate all interested participants.
In 2023, a total of 33 learners participated across four class groups. Many of these individuals have since transitioned into part-time employment or volunteer roles, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in enhancing participants’ confidence, capabilities, and pathways to meaningful engagement in the community.
Artwork by our students
Farnham Street runs an art class every Monday and Wednesday.
Mondays 1pm – 3pm
Facilitator: Desi McFarlane
Wednesdays 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Facilitator: Delwyn Castellano
Testimonials
Farnham Street has been around for as long as I can remember. It has always been a warm, welcoming, and colourful centre for connecting people in the local community and encouraging them to flourish in their life and learning endeavours. I enjoy visiting the place in action, vibrant and diverse, with lots of smiling faces. Thank
you to all at Farnham Street Neighbourhood House for the amazing
passion and commitment you share with the community and the hope and happiness you help create for everyone.
Congratulations to Cathy and the team on another successful year. Farnham Street Neighbourhood
Learning Centre plays a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
As a consequence of your labours and endeavours, we are a richer and better community. Thank you for everything that you do and I look forward to working with you over the course of the coming year.
As Commissioner for Senior Victorians, I would like to express my congratulations to the Board,
Cathy and the team for the outstanding work they do in supporting seniors in their local community.
I have been delighted to attend some of the programs first hand and experience both the enthusiasm
and dedication of the staff and volunteers who contribute so much to the local community. The opportunities provided at Farnham Street certainly add significant meaning and purpose to the lives of so many.
Farnham St Neighbourhood House is a valued member of the broader Learn Local sector. They offer a wide range of high quality education programs that are contextualised to meet the needs of their learners. The dedicated and hardworking team of staff and volunteers make a significant contribution to the lives of their learners and community. It is always a pleasure to work with FSNLC.
