Conducted in City community centres, community programs promote and provide all-inclusive programs to enable our community to connect, learn, develop skills and participate whilst improving their health and wellbeing.
Banksia Grove
Butler
Girrawheen/Koondoola
Yanchep
Banksia Grove Toy Library
The Banksia Grove Toy Library is a Community Service provided by the City of Wanneroo. The Library provides a wide range of educational and age appropriate toys for children aged 0-6 years.
The library also has a small range of other resources for children and parents including books, audiotapes and videos.
For more information click below:
Banksia Grove Toy Library Brochure.PDF
**Indicates Christmas holiday program closures: Due to resume in week 1 of term 1, 2012.
* The child health nurse clinic & immunisation program closes from 22 December, reopening 3 January.
| MONDAY |
Time |
| City of Wanneroo Programs Development Officer** |
9.00am - 3.00pm |
| Child Health Nurse (by appointment)* |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
| NEW Heart Foundation Walking Group (Free to all) |
9.30am - 11.00am |
| NEW Mums Group (by CHN Referral) |
9.30am - 11.30pm |
| Grommets Playgroup (Meet fortnightly) |
1.15pm - 4.00pm |
| Bibulman Gurlonga (Traditional Aboriginal dance)** |
4.00pm - 5.00pm |
| TUESDAY |
Time |
| City of Wanneroo Programs Development Officer** |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
| Child Health Nurse (by appointment)* |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
| New Mums Group (by CHN Referral) |
9.30am - 11.30am |
| Immunisation Clinic (1st Tuesday of the month)* |
9.30am - 3.00pm |
| Neerabup Playgroup |
9.00am - 11.30am |
| NEW Get Ready for Summer (free fitness program)** |
12.00pm - 2.30pm |
| Banksia Grove Star Guides (Girls Guides of WA)** |
5.00pm - 6.30pm |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (Call Terry 0412293650) |
7.30pm - 9.00pm |
| WEDNESDAY |
Time |
| City of Wanneroo Programs Development Officer** |
9.00am - 3.00pm |
| Child Health Nurse (by appointment)* |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
| Multicultural Women's Group (with creche: 9300 2720)** |
9.30am - 12.00pm |
| The Grove Playgroup |
9.30am - 12.00pm |
| Little Monsters Playgroup (New mums group) |
12.30pm - 2.30pm |
| The Groves Groovy Grannies (Over 50s senior's group) |
1.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Celebrate Recovery (FREE community dinner)** |
4.00pm - 4.45pm |
| Chill Out Session (FREE youth program for 12-19 year olds) |
4.00pm - 6.00pm |
| THURSDAY |
Time |
| City of Wanneroo Programs Development Officer** |
9.00am - 3.00pm |
| Banksia Grove Toy Library ($25 annual membership)** |
9.00am - 11.00am |
| Child Health Nurse (open clinic)* |
9.00am - 11.00am |
| Child Health Nurse (by appointment)* |
11.00am - 3.30pm |
| Moorditj Yarning Aboriginal Arts and Craft Group** |
10.00am - 2.30pm |
| Little Tigers playgroup |
12.45pm - 2.45pm |
| FRIDAY |
Time |
| Child Health Nurse (by appointment)* |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
| C.T.B. Babies |
10.00am - 12.00pm |
| Wallabies Playgroup (new members wanted) |
1.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Chill Out Session (FREE youth program for 12-19 year olds) |
4.00pm - 6.00pm |
| SATURDAY |
Time |
| Helen O'Grady Drama Academy (classes for children aged 3-12 years)** |
9.15am - 12.00pm |
Volunteering in your Community
Volunteering opportunities are available at the centre to assist with the toy library, creche, Heart Foundation walking, sewing classes and more.
To join our growing volunteer team please contact:
Jacqui Tibbits - Volunteer Development Officer
E: volunteerhub@wanneroo.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9405 5900
Banksia Grove Centre Contacts
Samantha Kidd - Community Facilities Officer
E: facilitybooking@wanneroo.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9405 5674
Frankie Bird - Community Development Officer
E: frankie.bird@wanneroo.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9405 5900
Wayne Dumais - Youth Support Officer
E: wayne.dumais@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
Are you a community group interested in partnership building or wanting to know what is happening at your Community Centre? Please contact the Banksia Grove Program Development Officer on 9405 2722.
For information on Child Health Services and Immunisation Dates contact the Community Nurse on 9405 4666.
The Butler Community Centre Coffee Mornings will recommence on Tuesday 7 February 2012 at a new start time of 10am. The Coffee Mornings are held on Tuesdays during school terms only, and the cost is $2 per week.
The Coffee Mornings are a great way to meet other people who live in and around Butler over a coffee and a chat.
A guest speaker at each Coffee Morning will cover interesting and fun topics such as healthy eating, gardening, women's and men's health issues, community safety, local flora and fauna, card-making and much more!
Bookings are essential. Please call 9405 5900 for bookings and further enquiries.
Activities and Services Available at the Hainsworth Centre
| Activity |
Contact |
MOVE Fitness Class - Tuesdays 11:15am - 12:15pm $3 per session.
Creche provided - $2.20 per child per hr. Ltd places. |
Hainsworth Centre
9342 7000 |
Stepping It Out Walking Group - Free
Meets 9:30am each Wed & returns for a social cuppa |
Hainsworth Centre
9342 7000 |
| Hainsworth Social Craft Group |
Hainsworth Centre
9342 7000 |
Get Active Wednesdays
After school sports for children aged 5 to 9 years |
Hainsworth Centre
9342 7000 |
City of Wanneroo Immunisation Clinic
4th Tuesday of each month. 8:45 to 10:15am.
No bookings required. |
9405 5444 |
| City of Wanneroo Financial Counselling Service |
9405 5600 |
| Men's Shed Program |
0457 199 131 |
| Adult Migrant Education Services (AMES) English Classes |
Customer Service - 9267 7609
Shusila Vadevaloo - 9267 7745 |
Koondoola Child Health Centre Drop-In Clinic
A drop-in session for mothers with babies from 0-12 months. |
Koondoola Child Health Centre
9342 3674 |
Osborne Park Hospital Women's Health Physiotherapist
Post natal fitness class for Mums & babies upto 6 months. |
9346 8439 |
| Streamliners Weight Watchers |
Joyce Tilbee
9349 1192 |
Lets Talk Playgroup - For children from 0-6 years with speech & language problems.
Screening service also offered.
Gold coin donation. |
0401 489 653 |
Youth Basketball
An inclusive basketball program focussing on skill development for youth aged 12-20 years. |
Cameron Livingston
9440 1423 |
| Badminton - Girrawheen Ladies Badminton Club |
Flo Cattley
9342 2514 |
| Badminton - Burmese Association |
Denzil D'Vauz
0439 511 671
Denise Alexander
9246 0132 |
Badminton - Dynamic Flame Badminton Club
For adults and juniors - coaching provided. |
Norman Anthony
0413 562 421 |
| Badminton - Morley Badminton Club |
Clifford Sequerah
9378 2748 |
| Callisthenics - Athena Callisthenics |
Stefanie
9249 2533 |
HIPPY Girrawheen
Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters |
Jacqueline Mayne
0407 992 604 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous Perth for Spanish speakers |
Roberto
0413 025 602 |
Creative and Therapy Activities Group Inc - Girrahween Discovery Club.
A service for adults with disabilities aged 16 years or over providing opportunities to develop hobbies, skills, recreational activities & socialising |
9342 6972 (after 5pm) |
| 'Mums on the Run' Play group. |
Rachael Kelly
9343 8068 |
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Parent and baby group - cuppa and information sharing. |
Esther Cusworth
0417 265 929
Anja Hermann
6201 8194 |
Dadaa Artlink Project (children's art program)
A respite program providing school aged children with special needs a chance to learn new skills, socialise & embrace their individuality through creative expression. |
Sarah Nelson
9430 6616 |
| Community Church |
Pastor Judy
0434 357 345 |
Looking for a local venue and not familiar with the Hainsworth Centre?
Are you a community group interested in partnership-building & funding opportunities?
Please contact Elenie Kolitsis, Program Development Officer on 9342 7000