Goolwa Community Centre

Because every community needs a place where anyone can come and everyone belongs.

The Goolwa Community Centre is a vibrant and dynamic hub of activity in the heart of the Goolwa community. Located in the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula region of South Australia, the not-for-profit Centre provides a wide range of programs and services for people of all ages and abilities.

From arts and crafts workshops to cooking, yoga, Auslan and community events, there is always something happening at the Centre. With a focus on community engagement and social inclusion, the Goolwa Community Centre plays a pivotal role in promoting a sense of belonging and connectedness among all residents of the Southern Fleurieu.

Our weekly workshops and activities are updated at the beginning of each term. See the current timetable below including new workshops at Middleton and Port Elliot too!

Pop in and see us at 25 Cadell Street or get in touch by email –admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone (08) 8555 3941.

Special Workshops and Events

Goolwa residents, holidaymakers, weekenders and visitors are welcome to attend our weekend workshops and special events.

Check below for upcoming workshops and events.

Fabric Coil Baskets

May 18, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Goolwa Community Centre
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Join artist Anne Thoday and create your own beautiful coil basket from recycled materials. BYO material or use ours. Cost: $90
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Fabric Coil Baskets

Clean and Green

May 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Middleton Pioneer Hall
DIY
Join Jodie to mix and make your own low cost eco cleaning products Cost: $30
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Clean and Green

Feather Flowers

June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Downstairs, Signal Point Gallery
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Join Georgie Trevorrow and learn the craft of Ngarrindjeri feather flower making. A great Reconciliation event! Cost: $40
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Feather Flowers

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Weekly Classes and Activities

Term 2 2024

Monday

Join artist Steph Pitcher for Charcoal and Pastels workshops. Bring your apron. Mondays 9.30am to 12.30pm. Cost is $15. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Charcoal and Pastels

Yarn craft. Bring along your wool and knit, stitch, crochet and chat! Monday and Tuesday 12:30 to 3pm at the Goolwa Community Centre. Cost is a gold coin donation. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Yarn craft

Grief support group. 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. 1 to 3pm. Goolwa Community Centre. Gold coin donation. Join our support group to help you in your time of grief and loss. Learning to live with grief and loss. Bookings essential. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Grief Support Group

Budding writers with author and poet Mike Riddle. For all emerging writers who want to find their narrative voice and hone their literary skills. 2:30 to 4:30pm, 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Cost is $10. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Budding Writers

Tuesday

Open Studio. Bring along your ideas or artwork in progress and develop your skills with tutor Stephanie Pitcher. Tuesdays 9:30am to 12:30pm. Cost is $15. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Open studio

Computing 1:1 support. Personalised one on one IT support with Bruce. Learn the basic features and functions of your computer or phone. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops. Tuesdays 10am - 3pm and Fridays 9am to 12pm. Cost is $10 for a 1 hour session. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Computing 1:1 support

Create your own Wire Wrapped Jewellery with David Woolaway. $15 materials included. 10am - 12pm, Tuesdays 30th January to 5th March. Bookings through admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941

Wire Wrapped Jewellery

Yarn craft. Bring along your wool and knit, stitch, crochet and chat! Monday and Tuesday 12:30 to 3pm at the Goolwa Community Centre. Cost is a gold coin donation. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Yarn craft

Clay Creations 2024

Wednesday

The art of drawing Australia with Gail Kellet. Learn about the drawing techniques of great Australian artists. Wednesdays 9:30am to 12:30pm. Cost is $15. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

The Art of Drawing Australia

Winter Warmers

Pen and Wash with Steph. Learn the art and techniques of Pen and Wash with artist Stephanie Pitcher. All materials supplied. Wear old clothes. Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm. Cost is $15. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Pen and Wash

Thursday

Sewing with Denise. All machines supplied. Thursdays 9 am to 12pm. Cost is $15. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Sewing

Breath and movement workshops for better mental health and wellbeing. 9am to 10am Thursdays at Goolwa Oval and Recreational precinct. Cost is $10. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Breath and Movement

Lego and Games. Fun with lego, puzzles and games. Thursdays 3:30 - 5pm. Cost is $2 each. Parents, caregivers and support workers free. Bookings essential. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Lego and Games

Friday

Computing 1:1 support. Personalised one on one IT support with Bruce. Learn the basic features and functions of your computer or phone. Bring your own device or use one of our laptops. Tuesdays 10am - 3pm and Fridays 9am to 12pm. Cost is $10 for a 1 hour session. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Computing 1:1 support

Creative Mosaics with Sue. Design and create a functional or decorative mosaic artwork. Please wear old clothes and covered footwear. 9:30am - 12:30pm Fridays. Cost is $30 per session. Book at admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au or phone 8555 3941.

Creative Mosaics

Social Weaving

Meditation and Mindfulness

Fleurieu Phoenix Program

The Fleurieu Phoenix program was developed to provide support for socially isolated and vulnerable women (16-80 years) of the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula.

Entry into the program is by partner agency or self-referral with the first year of the program dedicated to building women’s confidence, connections and knowledge of agency support.

It has included activities such as

  • hair and beauty care
  • yoga and mindfulness
  • financial literacy
  • life coaching
  • post-separation parenting
  • self protection
  • basic car maintenance
  • cooking on a budget
  • shopping on a budget

In the second year of the program, women are supported to develop and action a life plan that enables them to stay socially connected, maintain wellbeing and live their best lives; whether that be employment, study options, volunteering, retirement or another venture.

Fleurieu Phoenix Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. For more information go to www.dss.gov.au.