Welcome to our page, please click on images above to enlarge and follow the links to book in for a program.
Orwil Street Community House INC gratefully acknowledges financial support and our partnerships with the Victorian State Government, The Department of Families, Fairness & Housing, Frankston City Council and Carers Victoria.
Building the Community for more than 48 years.
Please note there may be some changes to the program due to illness or facilitator availability.
Thank you for your understanding.
Neighbourhood Houses are for Everybody.
Orwil Street Community House is a small, friendly neighbourhood house located in central Frankston, Victoria, Australia. The House offers low-cost activities for people of all ages and provides a venue for community groups to meet (please note that our programmes may change without notice).
You do not need to be attending anything to visit the House, just drop by for a look around, for information or referral, to meet new people, discuss new ideas, inspect our amenities, find out about our history or just for a cuppa and a chat.
We welcome people of all ages, colour, gender, health, status, affectional preferences background, or ability. Drop by soon or contact us for more information.
Orwil Street Community House is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse.
Everyone working at the Orwil St Community House is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
During Term Breaks when the office is closed please contact the following services if you need support.
Emergency 000
Life Line (24hrs) 13 11 14
Frankston Community Support 9783 7284
Peninsula Mental Health Triage 1300 792 977
Headspace 1800 650 890
Wellways 1300 111 500
Beyond Blue 1800 224 636
Qlife (LGTBTIQA+ support) 1800 1845 527
Direct line (alcohol & drug counselling) 1800 888 236
Our general office hours are Monday-Friday 9.00am-3.00pm
Excluding public holidays and school holidays
It's hard to believe we are already a quarter of the way through 2026!
Join us in Term 2 for a great selection of programs and activities to help you get online, get fit and get connected with other like-minded people in your Neighbourhood!
NEW Tai Chi on a Thursday 3pm!
Register to attend our first meeting of the SOCIALISE WITH PRIDE
LGBTQIA+ Social Group
Get involved with the Peer Action Group for people with a disability and join the Leadership Training Project and Art Workshops!
NEED some support? Check out our counsellor profiles on the Counselling Page.
PLUS all your favorites -
* Tai Chi on a Saturday *
(Beginners & Experienced)
* Dance for Women 50+ *
* Basic IT Support *
* Walk & Talk *
* Cooking on a Budget *
* Seated Exercise Mondays & Fridays *
* Reiki Fortnightly *
* Mindfulness Fridays*
* Sound Healing Saturdays every 3 weeks *
* Card Making *
and much, MUCH MORE!
For full details check out the program and go to the bookings page.
EVENTS
* Electrifying Communities Info Session *
* Families Week -
Every Family, Everywhere *
Our Street Library is back!
Books are always available in the House and in the Street Library for FREE!
Would you like to volunteer with a welcoming, supportive team of professionals who care about the health and well-being of their community?
Then come and volunteer with us at Orwil Street Community House, where there are good vibes all around!
We are in need of volunteers to help us in reception and various other roles around the house. If you have skills you'd like to share with your community, we’d love to chat. Please call Karen on 9783 5073 to discuss.