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Housing Information Fair

2025-03-31 10:00:00 2025-03-31 13:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Housing Information Fair Join us at Corio Library to find out about the services available to support your housing needs. Corio Library - Meeting Room

Monday, March 31
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-31 10:00:00 2025-03-31 13:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Housing Information Fair Join us at Corio Library to find out about the services available to support your housing needs. Corio Library - Meeting Room

Corio Library

Meeting Room

Join us at Corio Library to find out about the services available to support your housing needs.

Join us at Corio Library to find out about existing housing services; services you may not have considered, or alternative services that can help you expand your housing opportunities.

This is your chance to connect with organisations providing housing support for people from all sections of the community, including youth, those aged 50+, first nations, people living in public housing and those experiencing homelessness. They include:

  • Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
  • Barwon Community Legal Service
  • genU Outreach
  • Housing for the Aged Action Group
  • Meli
  • Neami National Towards Home+ Geelong
  • Tenants Victoria
  • Victorian Public Tenants Association
  • Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative

They will be available to chat to you about what they do, how they can help you, and to discuss your particular needs.

In addition, there will be presentations from:

The Housing Information Fair is open to anyone looking for more information about their housing options, and gives you the chance to connect with services working in your area. 

Proudly supported by our event partners

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Logo    Barwon Community Legal Service logo 

genU Logo Housing for the Aged Action Group logo      
Meli logo Neami National logo   
Tenants Victoria logo Victorian Public Tenants Association logo
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative logo

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Job & Lifeskills | Health & Wellbeing |

TAGS: | recommended |

Corio Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0658

Hours

Corio Library

Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0658

About the Library

This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

Upcoming events

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design in a downhill run... more
On your marks, get set, go! Make a racing vehicle using recycled materials then test your design in a downhill run against other racers. Stopwatches provided. BYO imagination. Recommended ages 8+

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area,Makerspace
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with this Storytelling Adventure! Cut, paste and design to explore... more
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with this Storytelling Adventure! Cut, paste and design to explore the art of collage. Recommended age: Preschool
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Sep 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Map out your own fantastical world to rival Oz, Middle-Earth, Narnia and Alagaesia in this fantasy map design... more
Map out your own fantastical world to rival Oz, Middle-Earth, Narnia and Alagaesia in this fantasy map design session.Create an entire world of your own imagining. Recommended age: 12-18

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Thu, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
What do you love about your face? How do you smile? Create your face with playdough in this hands-on... more
What do you love about your face? How do you smile? Create your face with playdough in this hands-on session! Allergy alert: Products contains gluten. Recommended age: 5-8

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Vote to choose the movie on the day. Recommended age: 5+

Mon, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Come and join us for this amazing Lego® challenge and use your Lego® skills to construct your very own self... more
Come and join us for this amazing Lego® challenge and use your Lego® skills to construct your very own self portrait. Recommended age: 8+

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Bring recycled materials to life! Listen to stories of young builders to inspire your child's project before... more
Bring recycled materials to life! Listen to stories of young builders to inspire your child's project before building with recycled materials in this imaginative session. Recommended age: Preschool

Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
What do you love about your face? How do you smile? Create your face with playdough in this hands-on... more
What do you love about your face? How do you smile? Create your face with playdough in this hands-on session! Allergy alert: Products contains gluten. Recommended age: 5-8

Wed, Oct 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Space
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to... more
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to challenge friends and family. Recommended age: 8-12

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Makerspace
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration... more
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration of awesome, every day and out-of-this-world heroes. Recommended age: 5-8

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Fri, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Space
Unleash your creativity with Neurographic Art! Explore your artistic inhibitions through lines and shapes in this... more
Unleash your creativity with Neurographic Art! Explore your artistic inhibitions through lines and shapes in this relaxing, mindful drawing workshop for teens. Recommended age: 12-18

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.

Wed, Oct 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Calling all artists! Get hands-on with painting, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each... more
Calling all artists! Get hands-on with painting, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Recommended for ages 5-18.

Wed, Oct 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.