Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House

A community place where everyone is welcome! For almost 40 years the Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House community has organised activities, classes, workshops, social groups and welcomed newcomers.

Come along, drop in for a chat. Meet others from your neighbourhood. You might discover a new interest, join a class, facilitate an activity, or make a new friend. There are so many ways to get involved. We encourage you to pop in to see how you can participate. 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 activities, with some especially suitable for local newcomers, seniors, CALD, digital learners, people living with disabilities, jobseekers, and more. Activities may be offered day, night or weekends.

Let us know if there is anything you would like offered at 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

Clota Cottage Mini Market

Wednesday 28 October 2026

  • Handmade goods, local crafts, delicious food, Devonshire Tea, entertainment

    Door prize ticket with every Devonshire Tea purchased

    We can’t wait to see you at our inaugural Mini Market.

Latest News and Updates

  • 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.

    Volunteering - the gift of time. Current opportunities: cooking, events, social group facilitation, handyperson (as required)

    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.

  • Would you consider facilitating a special interest group? Day or evenings - any topic of your interest - Languages, Food, Book Club, Current Affairs, Travel Group, History, Parenting, Men’s Group, Health, Fitness, Games, whatever you would like, contact us.

  • 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

    Four class options include Beginner, Beginner Conversation, L1 Conversation and L1 Comprehension. Taught by Wei, Anthony or Molly, our fabulous qualified and experienced tutors.

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