The Gordon Community Centre is run in partnership with Lanyon Valley Anglican Church and provides a range of services and programs to support children, young people and families in the local community.
Services and programs are free or low cost.
A diverse range of services are offered at the Gordon Community Centre to support people, and to strengthen connections between individuals, families and the local community.
Showing practical love to people in the Lanyon and Tuggeranong community. Emergency relief through the provision of food relief and personal care items made available at Gordon Community Centre’s Pantry. Emergency relief is designed to assist people in crisis with supplies for 3-4 days. We also provide information and can assist with referrals to other services for long term support.
No health care card or pension card required. Open 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Access to the Pantry is limited to a maximum of one visit per month.
A great way for children (under school age) and parents to develop friendships with other local families whilst letting the kids run out some energy! Play and activities take place in purpose-built indoor and outdoor space and a snack or early lunch is provided.
Parents are required to stay on site with their children but no bookings are required. Families may also wish to participate in the weekly walking group that runs before playgroup, departing from the Gordon Community Centre at 9.30am.
The playgroup is free for all families although gold coin donations are welcomed. Playgroup is held on Wednesdays during the school term.
For adults wanting to improve their knowledge of Australian English. Classes are relaxed and enjoyable. They cater for all levels of English speaking ability – beginners to advanced.
Parents and grandparents are welcome to bring their babies/ young children to the class.
The teachers are volunteers from the Lanyon Valley Anglican Church who have completed an Anglicare ESL (English as a Second Language) Teachers Course.
Mondays 9:45am-12noon during school term. A weekly $2 donation is requested.
For more information contact Bernie on 0447 644 443.
Enjoy a morning tea and chat with friends! Join us for free Community Meal on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of month.
People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome and there is plenty of space for children to play!
Community Meal times in 2019 are TBC. For more information, call Jonathan on (02) 6284 7003 or email@LVAC.org.au
A fun, interactive music session for babies through to pre-schoolers. The program is designed to be inclusive & children learn basic AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language).
Minnows Babies: Friday 10.00am-10.45am
Minnows Tots: Friday 11.15am-12noon
Morning Tea for both groups provided between 10.45am-11.15am.
The program costs $50 for an 8 week term. For more information email info@embracingministries.org
The team at Gordon Community Centre often host skill development sessions. More information about 2019 sessions coming soon.
The Gordon Community Centre is available for hire for individuals or organisations. Some restrictions apply. To make an enquiry about hiring our facilities, please use the form below.
Interested in Volunteering? We’re a small centre and we’re still growing so we don’t always have new volunteer roles available. You can find other volunteer opportunities at Anglicare or at Gordon as new roles are advertised, via the button below.
The Gordon Community Centre is available for hire for individuals, community groups or commercial organisations. Some restrictions apply. Centre facilities can be hired in full or individual consultation/meeting rooms are also available to hire. For pricing and hire terms and conditions, see the documents below. To make an enquiry about hiring our facilities, please use the contact us form below or email your application form to gordon@anglicare.com.au.
10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-4.00pm
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
