Shirley Community Trust
We build community in Shirley through projects and events that give opportunities for people to interact, form relationships, share experiences and develop capacity and resilience.
Empowering People, Changing Lives

Shirley Community Trust is for everyone in Shirley, providing spaces to connect, contribute, have fun and belong. People can meet at our Community Centres or our Community Garden, and join in with a wide range of activities … or just sit and chat with others.
For over 20 years the Trust has aimed to support all who work, live and play in Shirley, together growing community. We are privileged to be a part of this wonderful journey.
Our Values
- Hauora – a holistic approach, physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing
- Listening to the people of Shirley – their voices guide what we do
- Trust – earned through building strong connections and relationships
- Collaboration – with community and other organisations
- Entrepreneurship – looking to the future and trying new things
- Commitment – here for the long haul

Programmes for All Ages

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

This is the last week the Community Hub will be open for 2023 so make the most of it! 🙂 Grab some summer reading before we close for Christmas!
Hopefully the sun will be shining tomorrow arvo as we head to MacFarlane Park for a run around! ☀️ Join the action and burn some calories 🏉
💫⭐️ The final Shirley Sparkling Stars for 2023 is happening this Monday and rumour has it, there will be a special guest 🎅 Come and join the festive fun! Hope to see you there ⭐️💫
A wonderful festive community event coming up soon! 🎄 Put it in your calendar and come and get your carol on 🎵 https://www.facebook.com/emmettstreetcommunity/posts/pfbid085txyP3b8Y4DmF6pjmexaZqnooVz4Zd9uePUTahWQmUGtupv4sZsdvEAXQxvo4hfl
Mark in your calendars that our Christmas Lunch is happening next week 📅 Please RSVP to Sharyn ASAP for catering purposes 🎄 Tis the season to be jolly! 🎅
The Community Hub will be open, albeit without barista drinks, but you can help yourself to instant coffee ☕ The employment team will be there to have a chat and offer support and fruit and vege bags will be there to collect 🛍
The final TechMate session for the year is on today at the Neighbourhood Centre from 1pm-2pm. Come along with any questions about your phone or laptop.
The barista training has finished for 2023 so there will not be barista drinks at the Community Hub tomorrow ☕ There will be instant coffee that you're welcome to! The Book Nook will be accessible for one of the last times this year so grab some fresh summer reading before we close for Christmas 📚
Have a fun run in the sun on Mon(day) night! 😉 Bring your water bottles, your sneaks and a positive attitude 👟 A great way to get some exercise and spend time socialising! 🤙
Friendly reminder this Drop-In is happening Tuesday 😊 Share your concerns or have your questions addressed by the wonderful Public Health Nurse, Caroline 🌻