Our vision is for Yarrunga Community Centre to be a safe community space that supports connection and belonging.

About Yarrunga Community Centre

Yarrunga Community Centre has been part of the Croydon Hills community since November 1996.

We offer health and wellbeing programs, social groups, community information and education.

We are a member of Learn Local – a network of over 300 not-for-profit organisations across Victoria offering adult community education and training.

Yarrunga is a registered charity, and is managed by a volunteer Committee of Governance who are actively involved in the management, planning and overall operation of the Centre. Committee members are elected annually and new members are always welcome to apply.

Connection, belonging and learning in Croydon Hills

“Yarrunga” means beneath tall trees and evokes images of people of people gathering to embrace the spirit of community through sharing and learning from each other. 

If you’re a person who values connection, belonging, learning and thriving, you will find Yarrunga a safe and friendly community space full of opportunities and services to enrich and support you.

Please come and join our Yarrunga family and embrace all that we have to offer.

Our mission is to invest in opportunities and services that enrich the lives of our diverse community and support people to connect, engage, learn and thrive.

Connection, belonging and learning in Croydon Hills

“Yarrunga” means beneath tall trees and evokes images of people of people gathering to embrace the spirit of community through sharing and learning from each other. 

If you’re a person who values connection, belonging, learning and thriving, you will find Yarrunga a safe and friendly community space full of opportunities and services to enrich and support you.

Please come and join our Yarrunga family and embrace all that we have to offer.

Our Team

Our team is committed to providing a positive and inclusive environment to all who walk through our doors.

Yarrunga-Community-Centre-Sam
Samantha Blackwell
Manager
Yarrunga-Community-Centre-Connie
Connie Tian
Finance
Yarrunga-Community-Centre-Nadine
Nadine Griffiths
Administration
Yarrunga-Community-Centre-Jen
Jen Schrader
Programs and Marketing

Our Committee

Yarrunga Community Centre is a non-profit organisation with a Committee of Governance, who meet once a month. We are always keen for new people to join our Committee and give us the value of their personal and professional skills – it doesn’t take a huge input of time, and all our committee members agree that they gain much in return. If you would like to find out more about joining our Committee please contact the Centre.

Peter Feeney
Chairperson
Chris Jones
Deputy Chairperson
Suzanne Tobin
Secretary
Garth Whitchurch
Treasurer
Marian Schumejko
Assistant Treasurer

Membership

Why become a member?

Yarrunga Community Centre is all about the locals who live, work or play in the area. Becoming a member gives you the opportunity to have a “voice” in the Centre where your aspirations, knowledge, and experience is valued and can be used to build a useful and relevant community resource. We are continuously working to provide what is needed and important, and welcome you to be part of that process by becoming a member.

How to join us

To join, visit us during office hours or download a membership form here. Easy!

What's in it for you?

Terms and conditions

Yarrunga gratefully acknowledges support from and partnership with the following organisations:
Victorian State Government logo
Maroondah City Council logo
Learn Local logo
Neighbourhood Houses logo
Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) logo
Be Connected logo
Cota logo
Wyreena logo
Croydon Hills Community Care logo
EV Strengthening Communities logo