programs
Mumabout - Expression of Interest
"Didn't find your village? Come & find it at Mumabout."
We are seeking expressions of interest from new mums looking to connect.
Mumabout welcomes new mums, have recently moved to the area, missed out on a mother's group, didn't connect with their original group, are having another baby and want new connections, or simply feel isolated.
Please email us if you'd like to be kept informed.
Breathworks with Brooke - Embodiment Workshop
Reconnect with your truth. Trust yourself. Live from your centre.
This immersive women’s experience combines breathwork and embodied practices to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, stop second-guessing yourself and build the self-authority to make aligned decisions, honour your needs and live in greater alignment with who you are.
LIVE ONLINE ZOOM EXPERIENCE
20 September | 11am–3pm
Use code ‘COCKATOO’ at checkout for a special price.
School Holiday Fun - Rainbow Snail Storytime
RAINBOW SNAIL STORYTIME!
Grandparents – looking for something special to do with the grandkids these school holidays?
Come along for a colourful morning with local author Robyn Neil, creator of the delightful Rainbow Snail book series.
Meet the author & enjoy the Rainbow Snail stories about friendship, kindness and being yourself.
A lovely school holiday outing to share together
Entry just $5 per child
And here’s the bonus… Take home all 3 Rainbow Snail books for just $10 – and we’ll take your $5 entry fee off the price!
That means you can enjoy the event AND take home the complete three-book series for only $10 in total.
Thursday 1st October | 10am–12pm The BASE, Cockatoo
School Holiday Fun - Beads, Braids & Feathers
Come along, get crafty and unleash your creativity these school holidays!
Get creative at our Beads, Braids & Feathers workshop suitable for school aged kids and teens.
Choose what you’d like to make — a colourful wall hanging, funky hair braid, beaded creation or simply follow your imagination and create something uniquely yours.
A fun, relaxed activity where you can bead it, braid it, feather it and take it home!
All materials supplied Cost: Gold coin donation
Friday 25th September | 10am–12pm The BASE, Cockatoo
Wednesday 30th September | 10am–12pm The BASE, Cockatoo
Wicking Bed Workshop
Hills Community Gardens is Growing Again!
Join us for our Community Garden Relaunch & Wicking Bed Making Workshop facilitated by Dave Key, Key Permaculture.
Come along and help breathe new life into Hills Community Gardens at its new home at The BASE, Cockatoo.
Learn how to build a water-efficient wicking bed, meet other local gardeners and help us begin creating a productive, welcoming community garden for everyone.
Saturday 3rd October | 10am–2pm The BASE, Cockatoo
Hands-on wicking bed workshop. Help establish our new community garden Meet, connect & share gardening ideas. No experience needed, everyone is welcome .
Bring your own lunch
Come for the workshop. Be part of growing the garden and our community.
Carers Cup of Kindness
Carers Cup of Kindness - Celebrating Carers Week
As part of Carers Week, we’re inviting local carers to enjoy a special morning of connection, delicious morning tea prepared by Emerald & District CWA and a little well-deserved hand massage pampering by Olivleaine Disability & Aged Services.
Come along, relax, meet other carers and enjoy some time where you’re the one being cared for.
Monday 12th October at The BASE, 7 McBride Street, Cockatoo
10am–12 noon. Open to anyone who cares for a loved one — whether that’s a partner, parent, child, family member or friend.
Supported by CWA Emerald & District and Olivelaine Disability & Aged Services.
L2P Program
The TAC L2P Program is a free Victorian initiative that helps eligible young learner drivers (16–23) gain the mandatory 120 driving hours to obtain a probationary licence. The scheme provides free access to fully licensed volunteer mentors, program vehicles, and professional driving lessons.
Sing for Fun - Lyrebirds Community Choir
The Lyrebirds Community Choir comes together every Monday evening to sing from 7.15pm to 9.00pm at St Lukes Church, 1 Mc Bride St, Cockatoo. Contact Dalys on 0412 715 031 or email thelyrebirdschoir@gmail.com.
Knit a Bit, Stitch a Bit
Meeting once a month on the second Saturday. Bring along what you're working on. Enquiries 0400 034 470
Line Dancing with Kathy
Enjoy fun, laughter, music and exercise all rolled into one. Enquiries - Kathy 0450 694 729 or email.
For the Love of Dance - All ages, All styles
Classes where kids and adults come to move, find their people, and grow into themselves. Ballet, jazz, contemporary, acro, tiny groovers and adult sessions, five days a week. Dance built around belonging, not ranking. Come try a casual class or enrol for the term.
Enquiries 0405 776 038 or fortheloveofdance.com.au
STEM Class - For the Love of Science
Science that sticks. Hands-on sessions for kids aged 5-15 years, where kids ask the questions, run the experiments, and work things out for themselves.
Aimed at homeschooling families. Run by people who love this stuff and know how to make it land for young brains.
Enquiries 0405 776 038 or fortheloveofscience.com.au