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.

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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

Friday Fun

Fruit & Vege Co-Op

Wise Up

Kidzone

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

Shirley Summer Holiday Programme

14-16 & 21-23 January 2025

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Shirley Community Trust️ 23 hours ago

Welcome to JULY! 😲 Check out our latest Sunshine in Shirley celebrating some of our volunteers and activities from the last year and also includes some cool school holiday activities. ⚽️🎨🎲

Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

Here's an update of the hours the Neighbourhood Centre will be open during the upcoming school holidays ⏰

Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

Friday Family Fun next week 🎉 They'll be games, quizzes, puzzles and more 🧩🎲 All ages welcome 😁

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Shirley Community Trust️ 5 days ago

Term 2 has come to an end and the school holidays begin! 👩‍🏫 Make some plans to get out of the house and do some activities 🏠 We've posted some suggestions on this page recently so have a look 👀

Shirley Community Trust️ 6 days ago

Tomorrow is the last Café for term 2! 😱 You better make sure you head in and enjoy some tasty goodness and catch up with people before the school holiday break ☕🍪

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Shirley Community Trust️ 7 days ago

Which one do you relate to? 🥳 or 😬?

Shirley Community Trust️ 7 days ago

The next Wise Up session is coming up in a few weeks so best you mark it in your calendar 📅

Shirley Community Trust️ 1 week ago

Last opportunity for $2 barista made drinks at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow ☕ They will be back after the school holiday break 👍

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Shirley Community Trust️ 1 week ago

Knitting needles will be working hard tomorrow at the Knit & Knatter group 🧶 Join the great group as they knit items to be given to others who need them 🥰