Mordialloc Neighbourhood House invites Mordialloc locals to support community initiatives by donating goods, volunteering time, and strengthening neighbourhood connections.
We’ve assembled over 300 Kindness Bags—drawstring bags filled with Christmas gifts—and donated them to Pantry 5000 for distribution to people who use their services. Everyone deserves something special at Christmas, and thanks to our members’ generous donations, we helped put smiles on many faces. If you’d like to donate items for future Kindness Bags, please contact us.
Blessing Bags is a South-East Melbourne initiative that assembles and distributes hygiene packs to those experiencing homelessness and/or disadvantage. The hygiene packs contain essential personal care items as well as a handwritten note of hope and positivity so that the recipient knows that they are not alone. Blessing Bags are a grassroots charity powered entirely by dedicated volunteers. It includes a team who generously give their time alongside work, family and other commitments to support those in need and strengthen our local community. Every service we provide is made possible through the passion and commitment of our volunteers who believe in making a difference.
Mordialloc Neighbourhood House is proud to be an official drop-off location for hygiene items supporting Blessing Bags.
This initiative reflects our strong connection to the local community and our commitment to supporting those in need. We are proud to provide a place where our community can come together, donate essential items and make a positive difference.
Items required include muesli bars, deodorants, sanitary products, shampoo & conditioner, soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pocket tissues & a handwritten note.
We’re excited to partner with Kingston Council, Suburban Rail Loop, and Mordialloc Community Centre on a hands-on Screen Printing Project. Pick up your reusable Farmers Market bag—designed and printed by locals—at the Mordialloc Farmers Market on the first Saturday of each month. Want to try your hand at screen printing? Contact our office to join the next session.
We’re a proud food drop‑off point supporting community organisations like Pantry 5000 in Aspendale. To keep shelves stocked year‑round, we run regular monthly drives and accept shelf‑stable items such as dry goods, tinned foods, and pasta sauces.
Monthly donation focus:
January/February: Pasta sauce, tinned tomatoes, pasta
March/April: Tinned fruit and vegetables, rice
May/June: UHT milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate
July/August: Oils, vinegar, salt, pepper, rice
September/October: Pasta sauce, tinned tomatoes, pasta
November/December: UHT milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Christmas treats
Thank you for helping us support local families. Please drop off your items at our collection point.
Local volunteer Melinda Shelley knows that books can change a child’s life—but for many families, books are a luxury when food comes first.
That’s why 123Read2Me provides children in low‑socioeconomic communities with free, quality books—sourced from donated pre‑loved titles and new books purchased with cash donations. So far, they’ve distributed over $3,000,000 (replacement value) in children’s books, promoting reading and supporting 50+ organisations across Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Dandenong, Casey, Kingston, and Bayside.
Mordialloc Neighbourhood House shares this commitment. Since 2019, we’ve been a proud supporter and drop‑off point for 123Read2Me. Donate your gently used children’s books at our centre and help put stories into little hands.
Mordialloc Neighbourhood House is doing our part for community recycling—and you can help.
Drop off:
Egg cartons (passed on to Pantry 5000 for reuse)
Bread tags (recycled through partner programs)
We’re exploring more recycling options, so stay tuned. Bring your items to our centre and help reduce waste in our community.
Give your clothes a second life and support communities in Fiji. Mordialloc Neighbourhood House is a drop-off point for Clothes for Good, a not-for-profit that collects pre-loved clothing in Australia and delivers it to the Islands of Fiji to raise funds and support domestic violence shelters, animal welfare, and disability causes. Bring clean, wearable items to our centre and help turn generosity into real change.
Engage Youth at Cheltenham Community Centre is a welcoming program where young people connect, grow and contribute. Join social activities, build leadership, gain practical skills, and boost personal development—with plenty of opportunities to volunteer and give back. Be part of a supportive community and shape your future with Engage Youth.
