Each week around 700 people are welcomed into our Community Centre. Some come to have a meal, some to meet with peers for support, some to be creative, some for emergency food, some to give their time and talents as volunteers.
We are committed to creating an environment which is welcoming, inclusive and supportive for everyone in our local community.
Our Mission Statement
Christ Church Mission Community Centre is a local agency supporting and engaging with the wider St Kilda community, located in the grounds of Christ Church St Kilda.
We are committed to creating an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and supportive, offering emergency support and a place for social opportunities and personal growth.
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Opening hours
Opening times - emergencies and food parcels
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10.30am - 2pm Monday to Friday
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Office hours
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10.30am - 4.30 Monday to Thursday
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10am - 3pm Friday
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Open house - free community meal
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5.30pm - 7pm Thursday
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Annual reports
Read our annual reports (PDF format): ​
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Annual Report 2016-17​​​​​
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Newsletters
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Our staff
The Centre is now open 5 days per week and our four staff members are employed for a total of 79 hours (2.1 full time equivalent). They bring a wide range of skills and experience from a broad range of working and life experience covering Community Welfare, Mental Illness, Social Engagement and Community Development to their relationship with our community.
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Manager – Penny Matthews
Our Community Centre is cared for by Jim Arter, Andrew Pope and Peter Turner.
A big thank you to our staff who, with our volunteers, enable us to continue providing valuable support and services to the community.
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Our supporters
We are grateful for support from:
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We would also like to acknowledge Ramandeep Singh and Anvinder Kaur for generously supplying us with bread from Baker’s Delight, Elwood, which is delivered each day by volunteers from the Elwood 3184 social media group.
Parish partnerships
Our ability to continue working in the community has been supported by the Anglican parish of St John’s Toorak through the Toorak Ecumenical Churches, Toorak Opportunity Shop and Food for Friends.
We continue to be thankful and challenged by their support.
