Community

North & West Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with Wholefoods Unwrapped Collective (WUC), are supporting international students with a new Food Relief Program throughout 2026.

Those eligible, will be able to collect a food crate worth $75 (fresh fruit & veg, bread, eggs, tofu, etc.) from  58 Errol Street each Thursday afternoon.

WUC is an environmentally friendly grocery store in the heart of Brunswick, providing ethical vegetarian food with no plastic packaging.

Program is fully subscribed, but you are welcome to join the waiting list.

Ordinary Heroes is a 13-week community performance program bringing people from North and West Melbourne together to create an original world premiere.

Open to locals of all experience levels and backgrounds, participants can explore acting, singing, dancing and storytelling while developing performance skills, creativity and new friendships in a fun and inclusive environment.

See Ordinary Heroes Live!
Sunday, 25 October 2026 (2 shows)
2.00–3.30 pm & 4.00–5.30 pm
Join us for the world premiere of Ordinary Heroes, a socially inclusive musical theatre celebrating local stories, creativity and connection.

Every Wednesday (from 4 March to 27 May 2026), participants will enjoy a 45-minute fun and relaxing yoga class suitable for all levels, taught by Caz Howard, a yoga teacher with 25 years of experience.

After each class, participants will take part in a 45-minute tea ceremony, opening up conversations about culture, memories, and daily life.

This initiative is designed to connect international students with local Melburnians through yoga classes and tea tastings.

Held at the well-known Estuary Yoga Space in the heart of North Melbourne’s Arden precinct.

Run as a pilot in 2025, Being a Melburnian was developed by NWMNC with University of Melbourne international student Kevin Shi.

This unique program brings together international students and local seniors in a social support network.

Students new to Melbourne get a chance to meet "real" local people, learn local customs, practice English and make friends.

Seniors get a chance for meaningful interactions with younger people, get to share their knowledge and combat isolation.

With City of Melbourne funding, Being a Melburnian will commence again in August 2026.

Starting in 2025, 77 men have completed this custom-made program, designed for men who have experienced homelessness, as well as other life challenges.

Through a bespoke 11-week group program, participants learn about themselves and the contributions that they can make to their community.

A combination of life skills and personal development, Men Out of the Margins has proven to be a transformative experience.

Delivered in partnership with Ozanam House, Elizabeth Street Common Ground.

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

Our training room at 58 Errol Street, North Melbourne is available for the community to hire. The ground floor room seats up to 12 for a meeting or course, or 20 for a seminar.

Includes a large smartboard.

We can also provide access to eight laptop computers.

Our Podcasting Studio at 58 Errol Street is available for the community to hire.

The podcasting studio has four Rode microphones, a mixing desk and computer.

NWMNC periodically runs podcasting courses for people who want to learn how to make a podcast.
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Call us to find out about other community spaces available to hire in and around North & West Melbourne.

Bring your eligible recyclables and receive cash refunds while helping the environment. Eligible containers include drink bottles, cans, cartons and containers with the deposit symbol. Our volunteers will guide you through the process. Call us on 9328 1126 to arrange a time for drop during the following CDS opening hours:

Mondays: 10am – 6pm
Tuesdays - Fridays: 10am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm (Please note that the Centre is closed on Saturdays, and phone enquiries may not be monitored during this time)
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Closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Due to limited space as a small over-the-counter service, temporary closures may occur if we reach capacity.

Chat Man Friday is a podcast series featuring the voices and experiences of men living, studying or working in North and West Melbourne.

The series explores the challenges faced by men including experiences of homelessness, substance dependence and mental health.
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Through honest conversations and personal stories, Chat Man Friday creates space to listen, connect and better understand the experiences of men in our community.

The Chat Man Podcast series is generously supported by a grant from the Australian Government Department of Social Services.