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BIG News for Selby Community House!!

NEWSFLASH - Friday 29 May 2026

 After álmost six incredibly challenging months, we are relieved and excited to finally share that Yarra Ranges Council has formally confirmed this week that Selby Community House WILL be repaired and restored.
 
The extensive termite damage discovered late last year was devastating and led to the immediate closure of our much loved building just before Christmas. Since then, our staff, childcare families, tutors, volunteers and wider community have shown extraordinary patience, resilience and support while we relocated services across multiple temporary venues.
 
We know the closure has had a huge impact on so many people, and we cannot thank our community enough for standing by us during this difficult time.
 
Council has now confirmed that works will include repairing the structural damage, as well as new flooring, upgraded heating and cooling, and a general refresh of the building. Most importantly — we have been reassured that Selby Community House has a future, and that we will be coming home. 💚
 
While there is still a lot of work ahead and many details to coordinate, this news brings enormous relief and hope for our staff, childcare families, tutors, volunteers and the broader community who love this special place as much as we do.
Selby Community House has been at the heart of this community for over 50 years, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone back through the doors again.
 
In the meantime:
🌿 Our Childcare Service will continue operating from Menzies Creek Primary School until the end of 2026, re-opening back at Selby Community House when we re-open 18th January 2027.
🌿 Our classes and workshops will continue across Monbulk Hub and Menzies Creek Hall until the end of 2026.
🌿 And we will continue keeping everyone updated as works progress
 
Thank you again to everyone who has supported us, checked in on us, attended programs at alternate venues, sent kind messages, volunteered, advocated for the House and helped keep our community spirit alive.
 
We truly could not have gotten through this without you.
 
The future of Selby Community House is looking bright again ✨
 
 

11 March 2026

As most of our local community know, Selby Community House was required to close unexpectedly late last year following the discovery of significant structural damage caused by termite activity.

Since then we have been working closely with Yarra Ranges Council, engineers and building surveyors to determine the scope of repairs required and the timeline for restoration of our much-loved community house.

While the building itself remains closed for now, we are very pleased that Selby Community House programs are continuing. Thanks to the generosity of our local community, and the assistance from Yarra Ranges Council, our Term 2 courses and workshops will once again be delivered across two alternative local venues – Monbulk Hub and Menzies Creek Hall.

We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful tutors and participants, who have continued to support the House during this challenging time, by attending programs at these alternative locations.

Thank You

This has been an incredibly challenging time for the House, but the ongoing encouragement and support from our community has meant so much to our staff, tutors and volunteers. We look forward to continuing our programs throughout Term 2 and beyond and, in time, welcoming everyone back to the Selby Community House once building repairs are complete.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news.

Welcome to Selby Community House

The heart of the hills

For 50 years, Selby House has been the welcoming heart of our community –
A colourful and lively place where community members can come together to connect, collaborate and learn.
We have been proudly serving the local community since 1975.

HOUSE Phone: 03 9754 2039
House Email: selby@selbyhouse.org.au

CHILDCARE Phone: 03 9752 5974 or 0490 107 373
CHILDCARE Email: occ@selbyhouse.org.au

Address: 1 Minak Rd, Selby 3159

VOLUNTEER WITH US! FIND OUT MORE...

Check out the new Video below, showcasing Selby Community House, and what makes us so special and unique...

Thank-you SO much to the wonderful local husband & wife team, who created this Video for us. They both donated their time and talents to Selby Community House. We really appreciate their efforts and generosity!

Important Community Updates

This beautiful video was created to celebrate 50 years of Selby Community House in 2025 💛
 
Watching it now feels bittersweet.
 
Right now, our beautiful House sits quiet. The rooms that are usually filled with laughter, learning, connection and conversation are still. And we miss it — and you — more than we can put into words.
 
We have received so many messages, emails and phone calls asking when we will reopen. We have been overwhelmed by the well wishes, the offers of help, and the heartfelt stories about what the House means to you. Thank you. Truly. Your support reminds us just how special this place is.
 
For those asking for an update — our building is owned by Yarra Ranges Council and we lease the premises from them. We are currently waiting on final testing and formal reports from Council’s engineers and building surveyors to determine the full extent of the structural damage and the timeline for repairs.
 
We know the uncertainty is hard. It’s hard for us too.
 
Selby Community House has stood for 50 years because of this community — because of generations of volunteers, families, learners, children and neighbours who have walked through those doors.
 
While the building may be closed for now, the heart of the House is still very much alive.
 
We cannot wait for the day we open those doors again and welcome you home.
 
Thank you for standing with us 💛

Selby Occasional Childcare

Places still available for 2026!

Whilst Selby Community House is closed for structural repairs, we will be relocating our Childcare Service to operate from Menzies Creek Primary School, in our own separate building and outdoor playspace.

Our opening date at this new temporary location will be confirmed very soon! (once we have final approval from the Department of Education).

Selby Childcare Centre is a lovely place for children to play, grow and socialise. 

Take a well-earned break and let your child learn and play in a warm and caring environment. 

For more information / to enrol, please follow the link below to fill out the wait list form. 


Please email this form to Alyssa at occ@selbyhouse.org.au .

WAITLIST FORM
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Statement of Purpose

Selby Community House is situated amongst the unique and significant Bushland surrounds of Minak Reserve within the Selby Community.

Serving the community since 1975, our Community House offers opportunities through formal/ informal avenues for community participation at a local level. It provides a place which brings people together, through classes, meetings, social or community events.

Our Mission

Selby Community House’s mission is focussed on two primary commitments:

  • To provide a safe and welcoming community house for the population of Selby and the Dandenong Ranges.
  • To provide opportunities for lifelong adult, youth and child education and learning.

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