GORDON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Providing emergency food relief, supported playgroups and community activities
Supporting the Gordon community in partnership with Lanyon Valley Anglican Church
About Us
The Gordon Community Centre is run in partnership with Lanyon Valley Anglican Church and provides a range of services and programs to support children, young people and families in the local community.
Services and programs are free or low cost.
Activities at Gordon include playgroup, community lunches, gentle exercise classes, social groups and much more.
See below for more information or visit our Facebook page for updates.
Services & Activities
SUPPORT
Lanyon Pantry
Emergency food relief and personal care items are available to assist people experiencing hardship. We also provide information and can assist with referrals to other services for long term support. No health care card or pension card required. Access to the Pantry is limited to a maximum of one visit per month.
COMMUNITY
Playgroup
A great way for children and parents to develop friendships with other local families. Play and activities take place in purpose-built indoor and outdoor space and a snack and an early lunch is provided. Parents are required to stay on site with their children. The playgroup is free for all families although gold coin donations are welcomed.
10.30am-12noon on Wednesdays during the school term.
ON-SITE CAFE
Little Luxton
Little Luxton is a social enterprise cafe located on site at Gordon Community Centre. The team at Little Luxton are passionate about providing high quality barista coffee and delicious food to facilitate community connection. One dollar from every coffee sold at Little Luxton supports the programs at Gordon Community Centre. For more information on opening hours and to see the menu, visit www.littleluxton.com
COMMUNITY
Coffee & Chat Sessions
Enjoy a coffee and a chat with friends! Join us for free coffee & chat sessions on the 1st and 3rd Friday of month from 10:30am-11:30am.
People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome and there is plenty of space for children to play!
For more information call (02) 6284 7003.
WELLBEING
Gentle Exercise Class
This group class caters for all abilities to work on balance and muscle strength. The class uses simple things like tennis balls and resistance bands which means it is suitable for all ages and abilities. Gentle Exercise Classes are held weekly on Wednesdays at 1.30pm and led by our experience instructor, Janelle. Class cost $6 per session.
WELLBEING
Venue Hire
The Gordon Community Centre is available for hire for individuals, community groups or commercial organisations. Purpose-built children play areas means the Gordon Community Centre is the perfect location for children’s birthday parties! See Venue Hire section below for more information or email gordon@anglicare.com.au.
WELLBEING
Table Tennis Group
Interested in a friendly game of table tennis? Never played but always wanted to try?
Our Table Tennis Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 7pm-8.30pm and is open to anyone who wants to have a go!
For more information call (02) 6284 7003.
WELLBEING
Community Lunch
Come along for a two-course lunch, cooked onsite, where you can connect with other community members! Our free Community Lunch is served at 12.30pm, every 4th Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome.
For more information call (02) 6284 7003.
WELLBEING
Social Drawing Group
Held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 11am-1pm, our Social Drawing Group welcomes all levels of artistic talent!
A gold coin contribution is requested.
Please register to join at: gordon@anglicare.com.au
Become a volunteer
Want to make a difference?
Interested in Volunteering? We would love to have you join our passionate and friendly team at Gordon Community Centre. Please contact our team to find out about our current volunteer vacancies.
Email gordon@anglicare.com.au
VENUE HIRE
Purpose-built spaces available to hire
Community events, birthday parties or private businesses.
The Gordon Community Centre is available for hire for individuals, community groups or commercial organisations. Some restrictions apply. Centre facilities can be hired in full or individual consultation/meeting rooms are also available to hire.
To make an enquiry about hiring our facilities, please complete our Hire Application Form and email it to our team at gordon@anglicare.com.au.