Waste services over the holiday period

Please note that from 25 December to 5 January, kerbside bin collections will take place one day later than usual. There will be also be no bin deliveries and repairs on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Hard waste collections will not take place from 25 December to 1 January, and collections from 2 January will be limited. Normal waste collections will resume from 8 January.

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Lifestyle and Sustainability

From a range of westside tours to worm farming and composting, there is plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy!

Home maintenance class for women

In these three hands-on sessions you’ll learn how to hang pictures and curtain rails, change washers, fix door handles, attach door stoppers, apply grout, and basic electrical skills!

Fridays at Maidstone Community Centre.

Beginner sewing

Ever wanted to learn how to sew? This program will introduce you to all the basics of sewing. Start with making a bag and progress to creating simple clothing for you and your family.

Mondays at Braybrook Community Hub

Basic clothing alterations

Learn simple and easy techniques such as taking up hems on pants or skirts, letting out a waistband, repairing seams or shortening sleeves. Bring along your garment for alteration.

Mondays at Braybrook Community Hub

Mystery op shop tour of the west

Ever wanted to know where the best op shops are in Footscray, Kingsville, Yarraville and Sunshine? Well hop on our mini bus and let Millie Bones, the queen of op shops, show you the gems of the west. 4-5 stops, enough time to sniff out a bargain!

Monday at Maidstone Community Centre

Funky sewing for men and women

After four fun-filled, relaxed sessions students will walk away having made a top, zip pouch and sling bag. No sewing experience required.

Fridays at Maidstone Community Centre

Beeswax wraps workshops

Come and learn how to make environmentally friendly Beeswax wraps. They are a reusable, washable and a sustainable alternative to single use plastic like cling wrap. They are made using 100% cotton fabric, pure beeswax, resin and organic coconut oil.

Tuesday at Maidstone Community Centre.

SustainaBubs clothing swap

Come along to these great clothing swaps and reduce your landfill impact, recycle children’s clothing, reuse donations from others. No bookings, just turn up!

Saturday at Maidstone Community Centre.

Getting your garden ready for summer

When the summer temperatures reach the thirties and well-above, we can usually retreat to the safety of an air conditioned room. Our plants are stuck out there and often need our help to survive – especially if we are expecting to be eating them. Find out what foods to plant in summer and how to make sure that they thrive, along with rest of our garden.

Monday at Braybrook Community Hub

Spring indoor plant workshop

Spring is a great time for new growth and as plant parents, we all want to provide that fertile and nutrient-rich soil in order to continue to support the growth of our plant babies. Come and learn how to repot with all the tricks of the trade!

Friday at Maidstone Community Centre.

Native gardens for food and medicines

Join Ella Boyen to learn about native plants, many local to Melbourne, and their different uses for food and medicine. Be it berries, roots, leaves or spices, Australia’s native plants offer a cornucopia of ingredients for a native kitchen garden.

Tuesday at Maidstone Community Centre