NOTE ABOUT FRIENDS OF HAVING A YARN

https://www.brunswickcyclingclub.com/

A great program and great committee that encourages kids to learn how to cycle on the dome. Bikes are supplied and the event is hosted by many volunteers helping everyone get involved.

Sunday Kids Cycling Clinc (U18)

Volunteer Program

Neurodiverse accessible

Wheelchair accessible

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

www.lalalachorale.org.au

Melbourne's French Choir

Rehearsing every Wednesday evening on High St in Northcote. This wonderful community choir has a large repertoire. of chamber music, jazz music and children's nursery rhymes.

Conducted by the wonderful Paola Bastreri-Grey

https://meeples.org.au/

This group meets up weekly all around Melbourne. 

It is a friendly group of people from all walks of life and all ages.

You can become a member and can hire boardgames from the library as well as score discounts to purchase your own!

commsclub@outlook.com

This is a small club hosted at La trobe University. You do not need to be a student to join, you just need to have an idea and a drive to make it happen. You can also join in on other peoples projects and learn how to use digital storytelling tools.

Through this club you can gain access to a range of facilities as well as meet like-minded creatives.

https://rollerfit.com.au/melbourne-reservoir/

Rollerskating classes! 

Genevieve based in Preston is super welcoming and amazing at roller skating too. This group is so friendly and it's so much fun (except when you fall over haha).

 Friendly beginner sessions Pay-as-you-go

Skate hire available as well

Neurodiverse accessible

Wheelchair accessible

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/wildlife/visit

A wonderful space that has been cultivated and cared for.  Located In Bundoora at La Trobe University. There are great walks here, as well as guided tours and workshops that are often free to access for the community.

https://www.unicornvalleyequestrian.com/

Equine Assisted Learning and riding lessons for both children and adults. located just on the cusp of Melbourne in  Panton Hill.

Link to Meet Up Page

18+ super casual group that has a very organised and gracious committee. They meet in a different place all around Melbourne every week as well as do group outings to wool and yarn festivals across Victoria. Runs Thursday evenings and some Sundays.

www.farm.org.au

Daily visit activities

Holiday Program (U14)

Volunteer Program

Neurodiverse accessible

Wheelchair accessible

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

www.thecaretribe.com.au

Run by the wonderful Natalie.

They have an amazing team of support co-ordinators that specialise in complex needs.
They are located in the Northern Suburbs

www.play.tennis.com.au/CoburgTennisClub

Ray is on the committee of the Coburg tennis club and he is dedicated to providing accessible and LGBTQIA+ programs to the local community!

www.watsonianh.org.au

The team here offer a diverse range of activities to the community. Weekly courses in sewing and yoga as well as one off workshops such as soap making and trivia nights can be found here.

www.queerminds.com.au

Queer Minds offers gender-affirming support coordination for trans and non-binary persons.

Jen is an experienced support coordination with lived experience in this field too!

www.marshere.com.au

The team at Marshere have been incredibly supportive to introducing our neurodiverse clients into their classes. they offer term classes in ballroom dancing as well as social events for anyone to participate.

www.melbourne.abada-capoeira.com.au

Capoeira is a Brazillian martial arts-dance style. The classes are run weekly all over Melbourne. Each class contains singing and exercises catered to each individual. It is a wonderful space for movement and community and the teachers are incredibly inviting for diverse individuals.

www.catprotection.com.au

If you're looking for a quiet and calm activity the team here offer a free cat cuddle for anyone. Located in Greensborough, this is a great place to go for a coffee and a cuddle.