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Wingate Avenue Community Centre

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Wingate Avenue Community Centre (WingCC) was established in 1985 and is a busy, vibrant neighbourhood house TOID: 6419

WACC provides multiple place-based services at the centre, including occasional childcare, accredited and non-accredited courses and education programs, employment support services, community programs and activities, as well as co-located services including Moonee Valley Legal Service, maternal and child health nurse, Uniting Care's ReGen drug and alcohol support services, MiCare’s migrant settlement services, and Cultivating Communities community garden. The centre facilities include two computer labs, a commercial kitchen, a recently renovated 19 place childcare centre, five training rooms and a community shed. The centre believes that providing community programs and activities is an integral part of a whole-of-centre approach to supporting individuals to remove barriers to participation, and improve the quality of life and empowerment for all in the local community, in ways that they chose. WACC strives to achieve this by providing services, programs, courses and activities that are relevant to our community, are accessible, and of outstanding quality. The Centre is a registered training organization and Learn Local that delivers non-accredited and accredited courses, including Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), Skills for Education and Employment (SEE), Skills First and Adult Community & Further Education (ACFE). We also provide, Jobs Victoria Employment Services (JVES) and Skills First Reconnect programs, as well as licensed occasional care provider in our onsite facilities for up to 19 children.

30/09/2026

If you're new to the Ascot Vale community, welcome!

We’re just around the corner at 13a Wingate Avenue. Wingate Avenue Community Centre has been part of the community since 1985, and we’re here to provide access to services you need and support connections.

What's on offer:
- Free and low-cost courses — English classes, computer skills, cooking, barista training, hospitality, office skills and more.
- Children and family programs — supported playgroup, afterschool soccer, school holiday activities
- Childcare — permanent and casual occasional care spots, with drop-in tours available
- Groups to belong to — Women's Group, Men's Group, Art Group, Travellin’ Café, Singing Group, Carer's Walking Group.
- Practical support — free legal advice through Moonee Valley Legal Service, financial counselling with Anglicare, help from Services Australia (Centrelink), and a visiting psychologist.

You might even see us out and about with our Travellin' Café pop-ups around the estate – dates and locations can be found overleaf.
Drop by, call or email our friendly reception team can point you toward whatever you need or just say g'day.

23/09/2026

ACTIVITIES AT WINGATE AVE

Wingate Travellin’ Café
Join us for good coffee, snacks, and a chat. Free.
11:00 – 12:30, 6th October @ 6 Blamey Street

Form Support
Get help filling in paper or online forms. Book through the community centre’s reception on (03) 9212 0236.
Every Wednesday, 1:00 – 4:00

Women’s Exercise
Last two Women’ Exercise sessions with Melbourne Victory Football Club for term 3. Book through reception on (03) 9212 0236.
1:30 – 2:45 pm, 2nd & 9th of September

Women’s Group
A friendly environment to try different activities with other women. Contact reception to be added to the list for updates and for more information.
1:30 – 3:30, 17 September & 22 October

Men’s Group
Drop into Winagte Avenue for a chat and some food. First Friday of the month.
11:30 – 1:30, 4 September & 2 October

20/09/2026

6 SPOTS LEFT in our Commercial Cleaning Essentials Course. Term 4 pre-accredited courses are booking quickly. Call now to enroll on (03) 9212 0236.

Commercial Cleaning Essentials, Mondays from 9:30 to 3:00, starting on 12 October and finishing on 16 November. No fee or equipment needed to join. Call to find out more.

19/09/2026

FOOD RELIEF IS CLOSED. Unfortunately, our food relief program is closed from 1 October as funding has finished.

We are waiting to hear about the next round of funding and will re-open when funding is secured.

16/09/2026

Save on Energy Bills

The Victorian Government's Energy Assistance Program provides free one-on-one help for:
- Applying for energy concessions
- Utility relief grant program
- Managing energy costs

Visit Wingate Avenue Community Centre during the following dates:
Monday 21st to Thursday 24th September, 9am to 3pm
Monday 28th September to Thursday 1st of October, 9am to 3pm

09/09/2026

2027 School and Kinder Enrolments

Is your child turning 3, 4 or 5 by 30 April 2027? Did you know they can be enrolled in kindergarten or school now. Contact us if you want help completing the enrolment forms or if you have any questions about how it all works.

03/07/2026

Simply contact us — our friendly team will help with booking and eligibility.
Wingate Avenue Community Centre
📍 13a Wingate Avenue, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
📞 (03) 9212 0236
📧 [email protected] See less

11/06/2026

Semester 2 Short Courses

To join a course, simply contact us — our friendly team will help with booking and eligibility.

Wingate Avenue Community Centre
📍 13a Wingate Avenue, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
📞 (03) 9212 0236
📧 [email protected]

28/05/2026

Sorry for the inconvenience. Please call reception if you have any questions

15/05/2026

Issue 26 May-June

Address

13A Wingate Avenue
Melbourne, VIC
3032

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.wingateave.com.au/

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