Programs and Activities

Global flavours kids can cook

09 Apr 2025 These fun-filled cooking classes will get kids making Italian pizza, Middle Eastern dips and more! Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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A taste of Malaysia

03 Apr 2025 Learn how to make curry chicken kapitan and more wth a fragrant Malaysian-style dish with Portuguese influences.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Health and wellbeing, Seniors, Youth and Teens

New York Jewish temptations with a vegan twist

27 Mar 2025 Join this unique workshop and sample some of the tastiest food you've ever exprienced.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Health and wellbeing, Seniors, Youth and Teens

Asian street food cooking

20 Mar 2025 In this fun hands-on class with Rachel, we’ll whip up Thailand’s famous stir-fried noodle dish, pad Thai.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Health and wellbeing, Seniors, Youth and Teens

Drop-in table tennis

21 Jan 2025 If you love playing table tennis in an informal and fun setting, pop over on Tuesday and have a bash. All are welcome!

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

10 more dates

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Saturday yoga for men and women

08 Feb 2025 Come and increase your physical health and wellbeing with yoga tailored to suit all fitness levels.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

7 more dates

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Toddler art and crafts

07 Feb 2025 These fun, sessions will keep your toddlers and pre-schoolers happily creating individual works of art and much more.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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International Women's Day High Tea with Country Women's Association

05 Mar 2025 Come along and celebrate International Women’s Day with a fab cooking class and a scrumptious high tea with the wonderful Country Women’s Association.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Seniors

Indigenous waterways Blackbird river boat tour

01 Mar 2025 Join traditional owner Robert Ogden, as we tour down the Maribyrnong River on the Blackbird river boat to learn about the significance of the waterways to Indigenous people.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Community Centre, Literature and Culture, Seniors, Talk or tour, Youth and Teens

Mahjong

07 Feb 2025 Mahjong is tile based game derived in China involving strategy, skill and luck, and is great for maintaining memory recall and a fun way to socially connect.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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Greece, Turkey and Lebanon

27 Feb 2025 Join Rachel on a culinary journey through Greece, Turkey and Lebanon.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Health and wellbeing, Seniors, Youth and Teens

Beeswax wraps workshop

18 Mar 2025 Learn how to make environmentally friendly beeswax wraps which are reusable, washable, and a sustainable alternative to single use plastics like cling wrap.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Environment and Sustainability, Seniors

Home maintenance class for women

21 Mar 2025 In these three hands-on sessions you’ll learn how to do handy home maintenance in this workshop designed specifically for women.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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Car maintenance workshop for guys, girls and non-binary pals

29 Mar 2025 Ever wondered about the basic maintenance of your car? Then join Jane as she shows you the basics of car maintenance.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Environment and Sustainability, Seniors

Music for hip toddlers - Thursdays

06 Feb 2025 Come on a rollicking ride through dance and percussion and rock out with Sarah in this nine-week course designed for toddlers aged six months to four years.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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English conversation

07 Feb 2025 Learn how to hold a conversation proficiently in English as well as learning some reading and writing.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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Digital Essentials 1 - Tuesday

04 Feb 2025 Learn how to operate a computer step-by-step from the very beginning.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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Writing workshop

03 Mar 2025 Discover new ways to tell your stories in this engaging four-week writing work-shop series.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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Tai Chi for mind power and memory

03 Feb 2025 Tai Chi with a focus on increasing both fitness and concentration with Mei to create calm and wellbeing.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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Crochet Club

03 Feb 2025 Come and learn how to read a pattern and wield a hook. You can work on your own mini project too.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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English as an additional language

06 Feb 2025 This course is designed for adults wanting to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

15 more dates

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WEFO Singers

05 Feb 2025 Join this community choir, rehearse a range of music and enjoy meeting other locals.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

4 more dates

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Maidstone reading club

03 Feb 2025 The club is aimed at primary aged children who may not get to read at home, can’t afford tuition or find reading challenging.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3019

7 more dates

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Spanish speaking playgroup

03 Feb 2025 This group is for Spanish speaking families. Only Spanish will be spoken.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

7 more dates

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Little Wombats Indigenous preschool program

24 Feb 2025 Join Andrea and Cameron, of Little Wombats, an Aboriginal cultural program for pre-schoolers between the ages of 3-5 years.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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Maidstone community playgroup

05 Feb 2025 Run by an experienced facilitator, children will explore the delights of painting, play dough, dress ups and much more.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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Music for hip toddlers - Mondays

03 Feb 2025 Come on a rollicking ride through dance and percussion and rock out with Sarah in this nine-week course designed for toddlers 6 months to 4 years.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

7 more dates

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Multicultural picnic

23 Mar 2025 You’re invited to our beautiful picnic in the park during Cultural Diversity Week in 2025 at Ern Shepherd Reserve next to Maidstone Community Centre.

Ern Shepherd Reserve, 23-25 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Community Centre, Community event, Kids and family

Martial Arts (Western Viet Vo Dao)

07 Feb 2025 This Vietnamese martial art aimed to enhance self-confidence. Suitable for ages 6 to 12 years.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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Positive steps walking group

22 Jan 2025 Walking is a great way to boost your strength, fitness and general wellbeing.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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Tablet and devices at Maidstone Community Centre

04 Feb 2025 Learn to use your device, whether it's a tablet, smartphone or iPad, to reconnect with distant family and friends.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

21 more dates

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Girl power mural making project

07 Apr 2025 These fabulous sessions for girls will focus on creating a series of playful ply board murals with artist Justine McAllister. Suitable for 8 to 15 year olds.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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Latin American women's social group

06 Feb 2025 This Spanish speaking social group comes together to enjoy a friendly chat, light lunch and a cuppa.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

10 more dates

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Digital Essentials 2 - Friday

07 Feb 2025 Learn how to operate a computer in a step-by-step fashion, this is the next level from Digital 1.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

21 more dates

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Digital Essentials 1 - Monday

03 Feb 2025 Learn how to operate a computer step-by-step from the very beginning.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

20 more dates

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Learning and Languages

Digital Essentials 2 - Monday

03 Feb 2025 Learn how to operate a computer step-by-step from the very beginning.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

20 more dates

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Computers and technology, Learning and Languages

Digital Essentials 1 - Friday

07 Feb 2025 Learn how to operate a computer step-by-step from the very beginning.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

21 more dates

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Computers and technology, Learning and Languages

Vietnamese Playgroup

04 Feb 2025 This Vietnamese playgroup offers art and craft activities, and bilingual story time.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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Bicycle maintenance workshop

15 Mar 2025 Learn how to maintain your bicycle like a pro in this workshop.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Environment and Sustainability, Health and wellbeing, Seniors

Let's learn to cook

03 Feb 2025 Learn how to create a simple breakfast, lunch and dinner, suitable for people with a mild to moderate intellectual/learning disability.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

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The Quarry book club

27 Feb 2025 A small group of people discussing literature with like minded bookish types. Meeting monthly. For more information please email Olivia Sinclair-Thomson oliviasinclairthomson@gmail.com

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Community Centre, Health and wellbeing, Literature and Culture, Seniors, Talk or tour, Youth and Teens

Women's only yoga

06 Feb 2025 Come and increase your physical health and wellbeing by joining our women only yoga session.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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Learn, connect and grow with AI

12 Mar 2025 Learn how these tech-nologies simplify daily tasks and boost productivity. Join us to unlock AI's potential and transform your everyday life.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Computers and technology, Learning and Languages, Seniors, Youth and Teens

Monday evening slow flow yoga

03 Feb 2025 Let Cecilia guide you through a relaxing, slow-flowing yoga class to unwind after your day.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

7 more dates

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No Lights No Lycra

04 Feb 2025 No Lights No Lycra is a casual free-form dance session in the dark for the pure joy of dancing!

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

4 more dates

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Multi form arts

04 Feb 2025 Weekly arts sessions specifically for deaf and disabled artists, people with mental health lived experience, who do not have access to NDIS funding.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

8 more dates

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Card Playing

22 Jan 2025 This friendly card group meets every Wednesday and loves playing 500.

They are also open to playing new suggested games like Euchre. All beginners are welcome! Also runs Thursdays 1-3pm.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

10 more dates

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South East Asian food tour

15 Mar 2025 In this fun hands-on class with Rachel, we’ll whip up Thailand’s famous stir-fried noodle dish, pad Thai.

Maidstone Community Centre, 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Community Centre, Health and wellbeing, Seniors, Youth and Teens