Join Torquay Community House for a free delicious and nutritious two course lunch each month, connecting members of our community to share a meal together.   Supported by Feed Me Surf Coast, Surf Coast Shire and Rotary Club of Torquay, and Ashbury Community Fund, with volunteers from the community. As this is a limited menu, not all dietary requirements may be catered for. Bookings: online, or email administration@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au or call us on 03 5261 2583. Please advise any dietary requirements, and our team will contact you to discuss

Throughout this 2 hour tutorial, we will discuss different ways to photograph products and the ways to make your pieces have a more real feeling than just an image on a screen. Gain practical tips and insights to elevate your skills and make your artworks and handmade pieces stand out online. This tutorial is to help handmade businesses look at their advertising images in a more creative way and learn simple and cost-effective ways to take photos using just a phone. Join this tutorial and learn how to create beautiful, professional-looking photos of your work without the need for a professional camera. What You will Learn Styling ideas to showcase your work effectively Understanding composition for more impactful images Simple and budget lighting tips to improve your photos Phone editing tips and tricks to make photo taking simple Who Is This Tutorial For? This tutorial is designed for makers and small business owners who want to improve their photography for marketing, social media, websites and online sales.  Your fee includes tutorial and class notes. What to bring:  Pen and paper Fully Charged Smart Phone This tutorial will be run by Kirstie-Lee, a professional photographer of over 20 years. She is passionate about small business and helping people achieve in their industry. She started running classes in a bid to help businesses create more professional images without needing to spend a fortune on doing so.   

Join Torquay Community House for a free delicious and nutritious two course lunch each month, connecting members of our community to share a meal together.   Supported by Feed Me Surf Coast, Surf Coast Shire and Rotary Club of Torquay, and Ashbury Community Fund, with volunteers from the community. As this is a limited menu, not all dietary requirements may be catered for. Bookings: online, or email administration@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au or call us on 03 5261 2583. Please advise any dietary requirements, and our team will contact you to discuss

Join Torquay Community House for a free delicious and nutritious two course lunch each month, connecting members of our community to share a meal together.   May's lunch is generously sponsored by and served to you by the Torquay Lions Club!  Members of the club will don their aprons & tongs to serve up a gourmet BBQ, to make sure you have a sizzling good time! Supported by Feed Me Surf Coast, Surf Coast Shire and Rotary Club of Torquay, and Ashbury Community Fund, with volunteers from the community. As this is a limited menu, not all dietary requirements may be catered for. Bookings: online, or email administration@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au or call us on 03 5261 2583. Please advise any dietary requirements, and our team will contact you to discuss

Positivi-tea ☕🌻 A community gathering hosted at Torquay Community House Come share a cuppa and some good conversation. This is a relaxed, drop-in gathering for anyone living with disability or neurodivergence - and the family members, friends, and allies who walk alongside them. Bring your story. Bring your light. Drop in any time between 2pm and 3:30pm. No agenda. No pressure. Just connection. 📅 Sunday 25 May 2026 🕑 2:00pm – 3:30pm 📍 Torquay Community House 14 Price St, Torquay ✅ Disability friendly ✅ Quiet space available ✅ Sensory-friendly environment ✅ All abilities welcome RSVP appreciated (so we can plan for allergies)  In partnership with Wavy Habits 🌻 @wavy.habits

Studio 14 at Torquay Community House - Surf Coast Arts Trail 2026 Exhibitor Registration Please complete registration to confirm your participation in the Surf Coast Arts Trail 2026 (Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August) as a Studio 14 exhibitor at Torquay Community House. Studio 14 is a creative centre for local artists working in acrylic, watercolour and drawing. Any artist who has participated in activities and classes here is welcome to exhibit under this banner. The exhibitor fee is $20 per person, payable on registration. You can pay online by card at checkout, or select "invoice" to pay in person at the TCH Reception desk. A few things to know before you register: No commission is taken on artwork sales. Artists will be reimbursed via direct deposit for any works sold (less transaction fees). Cash sales will be distributed after reconciliation by the TCH admin team. You will need to provide bank details before the event - you can do this now as part of registration or we'll follow up in early July. Guidance on hanging, framing and display requirements will be provided. TCH has limited storage, so drop-off and pick-up times must be respected.  These will be communicated in July. In early July, we'll ask you to confirm artwork titles, prices, and bank details for transfers, and to confirm your volunteer availability.

Join us for five FREE crafternoons! Starting Thursday 7th May. Suitable for upper primary and high school aged kids, either solo or with their grown up, this community-driven event invites you to explore your creativity and learn new skills.  Younger siblings are welcome to join in, but must be actively assisted by their supervising adult. Each session, local mentors will guide you through a variety of crafting activities.  These session are great for teens to connect. Come together with friends and neighbors to create handmade treasures. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to have fun!  INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/CARERS As part of TCH's Child Safe Policy, ALL under 18 unaccompanied participants must be signed in and out of attendance at programs by an authorised contact. Please use the emergency contact fields in the registration to designate additional contacts.  We understand older students may make arrangements to arrive for the program under their own steam, and any planned absences must be communicated in advance. This authority must be given at registration.  ALL participants must be signed out in person by an authorised contact.  Please contact TCH to discuss alternatives. *** Crafts TBA and are subject to change Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street Cost: FREE  Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course

Commencing 28 April 2026 Low-cost one-on-one 40-minute Maths and English tutoring sessions for students from prep to VCE. Our volunteer tutors have years' of experience in the field. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00pm-6:00pm during school terms. Cost: $20 per term We are currently at capacity with available tutors matched to students.  Please complete our Expression of Interest to join the waitlist. Need financial assistance? We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance. Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential. Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course

Commencing from 28 April (9 weeks) Messy Playgroup  A sensory exploration for your little people. Leave the mess to us!  Suitable for all ages. When: Tuesdays 9:30-10:00am Cost: $30 per family / term         $5 pay on the day / casual Need financial assistance? We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance. Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential. Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course

Commencing from 27 April (8 weeks) (note no class June 8, public holiday) Little Da Vincis  These sessions involve lots of fun craft activities including painting, drawing, cutting and pasting for your little one to enjoy and it's a great opportunity to catch up with other parents and carers. Most suitable for 3-to-5-year-olds.  When: Mondays 9.30-10am Cost: $30 per family / term         $5 pay on the day / casual Need financial assistance? We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance. Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential. Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course

Commencing 22 April (5 weeks) Mark your calendars for 22 & 29 April, 10, 17 & 24 June (Sue will be away in May). Come and stretch with Sue!  These gentle mat pilates classes are designed to give you a full body work out - for everyone - beginners or people who have done yoga/Pilates before - all levels of experience are welcome!  Warm up, work out, cool down Mat classes Arm reaches, twists, gentle stretches Participants will be required to sign a health disclaimer form before their first class. When: Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 2:15pm.  Cost: $35 per term, $25 concession.   Need financial assistance? We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance. Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential. Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course

Commencing from 22 April (10 weeks) Active Playgroup  For little people who love to move - this playgroup is all about connecting with other local families and letting the little people explore.  We tailor the activities and toys in these sessions to your little ones stage of development by sourcing toys from a toy library, so there's always something different. When: Wednesday 9:30am - 10:15am Cost: $30 per family per term         $5 pay on the day / casual Need financial assistance? We have a number of subsidised places for our programs available to community members who require financial assistance. Please email co-ordinator@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au to arrange your subsidised place - all enquiries will remain confidential. Terms & Conditions Enrolments will be accepted in the order of receipt until classes fill Classes may be cancelled if insufficient numbers of participants enrol Full refund of fees will be payable if classes are cancelled by Torquay Community  House Refund of fees will not be paid unless notification of withdrawal is received in writing 2 working days prior to commencement of the course