Providing a meeting place that encourages friendliness, support, opportunity and choice. 

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    Courses & Activities

    We offer a wide range of courses and activities, adult education & training, fitness and sport as well as health and wellbeing classes or workshops. There’s something for every age and ability!

    Our local neighbourhood house, locally referred to as ‘The Cottage’, provides opportunities for individuals to advance their skills, build networks and/or improve mental health in an inclusive environment. The Cottage seeks to provide a local focus, for the quality delivery of life-enriching concepts, skills and experiences to the members of the Wonga Park community and surrounding districts.

    Want to know what’s on, click below for more information.

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    Child Care

    Are you looking on building social connections for your child? Working from home or just need shorter hours of childcare?

    Our occasional care is a not-for-profit community based service and can cater to your childcare needs for early childhood development in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. We pride ourselves with our team of qualified early childhood educators that have been delivering the first point of care outside the family unit for many years.

    Suitable for children aged 0-6 years. Ideal for preparing your child for pre-school or meeting their social, emotional and physical needs. Click below to find out more.

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    Community Programs

    At the Wonga Park Community Cottage we love to bring the community together through our events, the Pop-up Cafe social connection initiative and many other community programs - from International Women’s Day celebrations to market events, clubs and morning teas.

    Not only do these events offer community members a chance to meet other locals in a relaxed environment, it also fosters social connections and improves public welfare. In particular, our local food relief activities with the Good Neighbour Food Pantry has grown exponentially together with the Manningham CareNet Satellite Food Pantry program.

    Want to be involved in community projects or need support? Drop in or call us. Looking to connect in activities with likeminded community members? Join us for some fun at the Cottage.

News and Events.

  • Maker's Market

    Bringing the community together to discover and support local small business. A lovely morning out with live music, coffee van and local stallholders. Our next Market in 2025 will be a special Sustainability market - Save the Date: Sunday March 23rd 2025. Follow us on Facebook for updates

  • FREE Playgroup

    We are running a FREE weekly drop in playgroup - Wonga Wallabies at 9.30am. This is a free self led activity group for parents and carers with toddlers to connect with others locally. Serena from Brew & Willow will be joining us for Coffees from 8am. Click here for more information.

  • The Good Neighbour Community Cook Book

    We recently launched our Good Neighbour Community Cookbook. A collective of family favourite recipes, quick and easy and pantry essentials submitted by locals and cottage participants, all bought together in a community cookbook. Copies available at Reception - donation of $10 and funds go back to support food relief efforts and other local community programs.

Our Partners

Manningham Learns