Community Support Services / Resources
Diversity and equal opportunity are vitally important to Glen Park Community Centre Inc. and we recognise that a successful workforce includes people from all walks of life, representing the needs of the local community.
Glen Park Community Centre has a range of services available which address need and promote a healthy, inclusive and connected community - free from poverty, isolation and injustice.
Free Community Pantry
The Community Pantry was designed to provide relief to people experiencing extreme hardships such as homelessness and food insecurity, so that vulnerable community members have access to food and material aid when they need it most. Glen Park's Social Enterprise Cafe - Cafe on the Park, works tirelessly to ensure your Community Pantry is stocked full of personal hygeine items, perishable and non-perishable items of food, such as fresh fruit, veggies, bread, meat, eggs and so much more. The Community Pantry will be operating on a fortnightly basis in 2025. For a full list of Community Pantry dates, please contact the office on (03) 9720 5097 or office@glenparkcc.com.au
Membership eligibility criteria applies. Please contact the office to find out if you're eligible for Glen Park's Community Pantry.
If you don't fall into the abovementioned eligibility criteria but still need access to the pantry and believe you should be eligible, please let us know by contacting us on (03) 9720 5097, dropping in and having a chat or sending us through an email.
Thank you to Maroondah City Council, Bendigo Bank, FoodBank Vic, Bakers Delight - Heathmont, Second Bite, Eastland Shopping Centre and local supporters for making the Community Pantry possible.



Free Egg & Bread Collection
Glen Park Community Centre provide a free egg and bread collection to eligible community members, during business hours between Tuesday to Friday. Membership eligibility applies.
This collection has been made possible with the support from Bakers Delight in Heathmont.
Please note that Glen Park Community Centre cannot guarantee stock on a particular day due to limitations of donations.
If you would like further information on eligibility or would like to register for the collection, please contact the office on (03) 9720 5097 or office@glenparkcc.com.au
Community Engagement Outreach Service
The Community Engagement Outreach Service is for the most vulnerable customers in the Community.
Community Engagement Officers work in collaboration with community organisations to connect customers who are experiencing significant vulnerabilities. They can help you access information, payments and services if you are having a difficult time accessing mainstream department services.
Glen Park Community Centre Inc. is fortunate to have a Community Engagement Officer on-site once a fortnight. Please note this service is by appointment only.
To make an appointment with the Community Engagement Officer at Glen Park, please call (03) 9720 5097 or email office@glenparkcc.com.au
Justice of the Peace
Glen Park Community Centre Inc. hosts a Justice of the Peace on site, providing an accessible service to all members of the community.
Justices of the Peace have the power to witness a range of legal documents, including statutory declarations and affidavits, and to certify true copies of documents.
The Justice of the Peace will be on site on Tuesdays during school terms from 10am - 12pm. This is service operates by appointment only. Before meeting with the Justice of the Peace, make sure to have all your paperwork ready, ensuring that your documents are not pre-signed. Documents must be signed in the presence of the Justice of the Peace.
For further information, please call (03) 9720 5097 or email office@glenparkcc.com.au
Parents Beyond Breakup (Dads in Distress)
Dads in Distress provide specialised peer support & referral network to parents going through the trauma of family breakdown. Dads in distress runs every Tuesday from 7.30pm - 9:30pm.
Dads, please contact the Dads in Distress hotline 1300 853 437 or visit www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com or www.facebook/DadsInDistress
Mums in Distress information is available on the Parents Beyond Breakup website.
Mums, please visit https://www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com/mids. Online meetings - Mondays at 6:00pm via Zoom.
OM:NI (older men : new ideas)
OM:NI (Older Men: New Ideas) are a friendly group of men aged 60+ who meet twice a month at Glen Park Community Centre to share their interests and talk about a range of topics.
OM:NI provides a safe space and hassle-free way for local fellas to get together, have a cuppa and enjoy each others company. If you're looking to join an informal social group, this group may be the perfect fit for you!
Meetings: second and fourth Friday of the month, 10.00am to 11.30am. Walk ins are always welcome - no requirements to register attendance beforehand.
For further information, please contact Adrian on 0412 462 494.
Community Houses in Maroondah
Arrabri Community House Inc.
Central Ringwood Community Centre Inc.
Yarrunga Community Centre Inc.
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
North Ringwood Community House Inc.
Find your local Neighbourhood House
Shop B41, Level 4, 744 Bourke Street
Docklands VIC 3008
Ph: (03) 9602 1228
https://www.nhvic.org.au/find-a-neighbourhood-house