News in Brief
The Blanket Drive with Bendigo Bank Benalla, has come to an end, with over 150 blankets generously donated by the community. If you, or someone you know are in need of a blanket, please come by Waminda to collect, or give us a call 0491 630 213.
The Benalla Community Food Collective Project officially launched to the public on 12th June, 2025 by Waminda and Benalla Homelessness Response Group. This project is to gather information on current food relief and food security efforts in Benalla, and work with community to develop a coordinated strategy. If you would like to find out more please email bcfc@wamindabenalla.org.au or call Eleanor at Waminda on 0490 788 345.
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Programs in Term 2 2025 at Waminda!
Term 2 new and returning programs at Waminda Community House!
Whether you're looking to dance, sing, relax, or get involved in something meaningful, we've got something for everyone!
RATT - Room at the Table is boardgames for young and old
LinkUp - our weekly social group, on at CWA every wednesday. Pop-in and say g'day - coffee and cake available
Tech Hub - Learn the basics about technology in a relaxed, friendly manner at CWA Hall
Dancing – Get your groove on and join our vibrant community dance group!
Singing – Calling all music lovers! Our singing group is a great way to harmonize, have fun, and meet new friends.
Gentle Yoga – Relax, stretch, and improve your flexibility with our specially tailored gentle yoga classes.
Reading Buddies – Kids will have the chance to read to volunteers in a fun, supportive environment, building their confidence and love for reading!
Anganya tutoring - Tomorrow Today offer literacy and numeracy tutoring twice a week at Waminda
Be Connected - building digital skills for over 50's
This program is simple - it's providing free tech support to people over 50. The program aims to build digital literacy skills and confidence using the Be Connected Learning site. Support can be provided 1 on 1 or as a group. The type of support provided is guided by what people need and want to learn.
Opening Hours
Waminda is open to the community, Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm.
The house is closed Fridays, weekends and public holidays. Also school holidays unless otherwise advertised.
MEMBERSHIP
The community are invited to become members of Waminda Community House. Membership provides opportunities to build skills, be heard and develop the community. Discount is offered for courses as well as free entry to some Waminda events during the year. Members have voting rights and are able to stand for and elect members to the Board of Management.
Application forms can be downloaded Membership application form
Our calendar at a glance
Ist Monday of the month - Immunisations 1.00-1.30pm
Thursdays during school terms- Food Relief 11am-1pm
Thursdays during school terms- Pot Luck Thursday - free light lunch 11:30am
Do You Need Help?
OFFICE SERVICES
Photocopying
Laminating
Printing
Scanning
Emailing
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Passport Application and Renewal $25 $20 (concession)
Birth Certificate Application and Renewal $25 $20 (concession)
Working With Children and Police Checks $25 $20 (concession)
MyGov, Centerlink
Other online and tech support $50 per hour $40 per hour (concession)
Our Partners
- Benalla Health
- Benalla Rural City
- The Centre
- Inland Rail
- Australia Post
- Tomorrow Today Foundation