Groups and Services
Crisis Intervention & family support - Emergency Relief
A Crisis Intervention Counsellor is available at the Centre Mon & Wed. We can assist you and your family with problems that arise. This may include referral to other agencies, counselling or material aid. Please ring 9369 4866 for an appointment.
Emergency Financial Relief
Food vouchers and parcels are available to residents of Laverton and Altona Meadows [west of Merton St.] on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 1pm. ID confirming place of residence must be provided.
Community Cafe
Enjoy an affordable three course meal FRIDAYS between 12.00pm and 1.00pm.
BOOKINGS essential on 9315 8244.
COST: $8.00 ($5.00 concession)
VENUE: Altona Meadows Community Centre -
28 Trafalgar Avenue, Altona Meadows
Volunteering
Volunteers are needed for the Laverton Festival held in November 2012. The local community is encouraged to become involved in the planning, development and the coordination up to and on the day of the festival. For more information contact Michael Pernar on 9369-4866
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Meetings Sunday 6.00pm at 12 Crown St. Enquiries : Danny ph 0432 353449
Laverton Youth Boxing Gym
Operating from the Laverton Guides Hall on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. Ring Sammy DeMoor (Registered Trainer) on 0425 716 905 for more information.
Sunrise Women’s Support Group
The Sunrise Women's Support Group is open to all women with disabilities and meets at the Laverton Community Centre in Merton St on the first Friday of each month. Meetings are FREE to attend. For more information please contact Lindy at Women's Health West on 9689 9588.
Laverton Womens Network
Run by the Laverton Community Renewal, the Laverton Womens Network has activities such as Coffee and Craft mornings, Book club, Book exchange and a newly formed Singing and Music Group. For more information contact Eliza on 9932 3803 or Pat on 9932 3800
Neighbourhood House programs
A range of different programs are run at the Community Centre in Merton St. These include:
- Bookworms - book group 1st Thursday of the month between 2.00pm & 3.00pm
- Relaxation massage - Every Tuesday from 10am - 1.00pm Cost $15.00 per half hour
- Facials - Every Tuesday from 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost $15.00 per half hour
- For more details on these & other programs ring Jelena on 9369 4866.


