Creating the Connections is a community building project put in place by the City of Port Phillip, Port Melbourne Primary School and the State Government.

The aim of the Project is to bring together residents, agencies, community groups and governments to develop joint activities, projects and services for the Port Melbourne and Garden City Residents.

The development of  a family and children's hub has been central to the project

On Friday 18 May the realisation of a vision came to fruition with the Official Opening of the Hub by our Mayor, Janet Bolitho and the Acting Premier John Thwaites. The opening event celebrated the completion of stage one of a wonderful community facility which will create a focus for families and children in Port Melbourne.

Services at the Hub

The Family and Children's Hub, which is located on the grounds of Port Melbourne Primary school, will  house a range of family services.  The Hub will provide a 'one stop shop' for families that also links them into the life of their local community.  Services at the Hub will include -

Port Melbourne Toy Library

Community Playgroups,

Inner South Community Health Service family support groups,

Southport Playhouse Occasional Childcare Service

Out of School Hours Occasional Care

For Information about these services, contact Michelle Alchin on 9209 6777.

Port Melbourne Primary School is a vital community resource for Port Melbourne and Garden City.  'Kidcrop' is another exciting initiative that has been developed that provides opportunities for bringing the people of Port together.

This fabulous garden provides opportunities for the school and broader community to develop activities and programs based around growing, harvesting, cooking and eating well.  The garden has being designed to include outdoor artworks, seating for leisure and learning, water harvesting, composting .... it is a magic place!

• Come for coffee! Join Yvonne Honey the school community members for coffee in Hub between 9.30 and 10.30 every Monday morning
• Get your hands dirty - now the garden is built, we need volunteers to help with weeding, watering, planting, harvesting and children's workshops.
• Tell us what you know about gardening in Port.  The Garden Group who look after the garden and would love local people with local knowledge to come on board.
• Come to the Hub! All of the groups would welcome a visit.

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Michelle Alchin, Coordinator, Community Development Policy and Programs.