We host working bees throughout the year and deeply appreciate community members volunteering their time to help us.

Meet Norma, a vibrant 75 year, who has been an integral part of our student community for a remarkable decade!

Throughout the year we host and participate in numerous events like the Child & Family Expo. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming opportunities to connect and participate in our community initiatives!

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is a free service to help eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants with low English levels to improve their English language skills and settle into Australia.

Tea is more than just a beverage; it's a symbol of history, culture, and connection. In celebration of this rich heritage, we proudly host an annual Cultural Tea Ceremony Event

Our programs are for those either wanting to move, to meet new people or look after their wellbeing. Programs may incur a cost calculated as a once off fee, or on a term, semester or full year basis. If you are a concession card holder, you may be eligible for Government Subsidy. We also undertake projects in response to community needs as identified through community consultation, surveys and word of mouth.

Our activities are for those either wanting to move, to meet new people or look after their wellbeing. Most of our community activities are free or require a gold coin donation. They run on a weekly basis during the school terms.

Take a look at some of the new courses we are introducing to our Course Catalogue:

Come join us in exploring the richness of the English language in Term 1 of 2024.

Check out our computer courses starting in Term 1.

Are you a student? Do you need a laptop to help complete your studies and stay connected?

Are finances a challenge, and $500-$1000 for a laptop puts you out of the running? Please contact us to apply.

Are you upgrading your laptop? Want to help community members doing it tough? Donate your laptops to the Cool Connections Laptop Refurbishment Program.

All donated laptops will have their hard drives completely overwritten with zeros prior to refurbishment.

Free wifi is available on well maintained computers.

BANSIC Food Hub is committed to providing much-needed food assistance to residents of Banyule who are struggling with food security.

Himilo Community Connect is a community led project that exists to improve education, employment, health and social cohesion outcomes for the Australian-Somali community of West Heidelberg.