Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House

Welcome! Everyone is welcome at Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House. For almost 40 years we have offered activities, classes, workshops, welcomed community groups.

Come along and join an activity or class, meet others from your neighbourhood. Who knows, you might discover a new interest. There are many ways to get involved. We encourage you to pop in and have a chat to discover what you can do and how you can get involved. You will be sure to find something to learn, teach, grow, cook, read, create, eat, sew, chat about, discover, and most importantly, people to meet!

As part of our commitment to respond to community need, we design and deliver a broad range of quality, low cost activities. Please let us know if there is anything you would like offered by your Neighbourhood House.

Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House Building and Garden

Adult Education . . . Garden Group . . . Karate . . . Community Library . . . Community Lunches . . . Chinese Social Activities . . . Crafternoons . . . Disability Bowling and Movie Groups . . . Employability Skills . . . English Language Classes . . . Social Cook Ups . . . Seniors Activities . . . Learn Local Adult Education . . . Volunteering Opportunities . . . Computer and Digital Skills Classes . . . Chair-based Exercise . . . Lunch and Learn . . . Chinese Speaking Social Digital Group . . . and much, much more

Adult Education . . . Garden Group . . . Karate . . . Community Library . . . Community Lunches . . . Chinese Social Activities . . . Crafternoons . . . Disability Bowling and Movie Groups . . . Employability Skills . . . English Language Classes . . . Social Cook Ups . . . Seniors Activities . . . Learn Local Adult Education . . . Volunteering Opportunities . . . Computer and Digital Skills Classes . . . Chair-based Exercise . . . Lunch and Learn . . . Chinese Speaking Social Digital Group . . . and much, much more

Visit us at 31 Clota Avenue, Box Hill or call 9899 0062

Latest News and Updates

  • Pink piggy bank with black eyes, a round snout, and small legs on a white background.

    $100 Power Saving Bonus - Concession card holders, obtain $100 in this new round of energy PSB.

    Book into a Drop In Session at Clota Cottage for assistance to claim your $100 PSB and potentially obtain discounts or Utility Relief.

  • Person knitting with colorful yarn, knitting needles, and a partially finished colorful scarf or blanket.

    Crafternoon - Due to popular demand we are bringing back our social craft afternoons. Every Thursday afternoon from 12:30 pm.

    Come along, no need to book!

  • Person sitting on a tall stack of books with their legs crossed and barefoot, reading a magazine

    Thank you Lions Club of Nunawading. We are incredibly grateful to the Lions Club of Nunawading for their generous donation to support the creation of a social and reading corner at one end of our Long Room.

  • Graphic with the word 'VOLUNTEERS' at the top and 'A Gift to The Community' at the bottom. Features illustrations of diverse people and cityscape elements.

    Have you thought about volunteering? Opportunities include group facilitation (garden or craft). If you are handy with the tools, general simple maintenance/help around the centre from time to time.

    Get involved - its fun, social and rewarding!

  • A group of young adults working on laptops at a wooden table in a bright, modern room with large windows and a black and white chandelier.

    Do you know of a local community group needing a venue? Clota may have a free or reduced cost room for eligible community programs. Contact us to find out more.

  • A group of elderly men playing a game of Chinese checkers outdoors at a round stone table.

    Do you speak Chinese? Would you like to join other volunteers organise social activities? Contact us for more information.

  • Close-up of a wooden sign with the word 'WORKSHOPS' spray-painted in black, placed in front of a metal gate and a building wall.

    We offer all kinds of one-off workshops, talks and information sessions throughout the year. Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter to stay informed. let us know what you would like and we will do our best to add it to our events calendar.

  • A white table with various pens and markers scattered around, an open spiral notebook with cursive handwriting practice, and a colorful card with the word 'hello' written in decorative script, surrounded by small stars and squiggly lines.

    English Language classes for FREE for all our members in 2026

    Three levels include Beginners, Conversation and Comprehension. Taught by Sandra, our fabulous new qualified and experienced tutor.

  • 2024-25 Annual Report

  • Placement - Diploma of Community Services: We have an opportunity for a Diploma of Community Services student to undertake placement during Term 1 and 2 2026. Call 9899 0062 for more information.