Pooraka Farm Community Centre
Where You Belong: Connection Without Barriers Since 1993
You've found the right place.
You feel invisible. Nobody checks on you. You want to learn but past experiences made you feel small. You want connection but don’t know where to find it. We understand. We’ve been there. This place became home for us. Now we help create that home for you. Come when ready. Your comfort comes first, always.
Find Your Place
Chatty Cafe - Start Here
First Tuesday of the month, 1pm-3pm
Drop in for a cup of tea and conversation. No booking needed. No questions asked. Just come. This is the easiest first step. Meet people. Ask questions. See if we’re right for you.
Free
Join Us At Pooraka Farm Community Centre?
Learn New Skills
Build confidence in supportive classes. Learn English. Gain work skills. Discover you’re clever.
58% of our students come from different countries. You’ll find people like you here. We go at your speed. Free childcare available for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Most classes $2-5 per session. Some free.
Make Connections
Join social groups. Meet people. Build friendships. Feel heard and validated.
Book groups, women’s groups, playgroup for young children, social gatherings. We check on each other. You matter here.
Most groups $2-3 per session. Some free.
Celebrate Together
Family Fun Day in May. NAIDOC Week in July. Iftar during Ramadan. Vietnam Veterans Service in August. Volunteer Night in May.
Everyone welcome. All our major events are free.
30+ Years Creating Home
We started in 1993. Small beginning. Big vision. Create a place where everyone belongs.
Now we serve hundreds of people every week. Multiple generations. 58% culturally diverse participation in Adult Community Education. Classes, groups, activities and events for all ages.
But you’re not a number. You’re a person. You matter.
No prerequisites. No tests. No proving you’re ready. Just walk through our door.
Hire Our Halls
Need a space for your celebration, meeting or gathering? Two halls in Pooraka. Kitchen included. Affordable rates.
Saturday and Sunday hire available.
Volunteer With Us
Help with classes, events, welcoming, kitchen, garden. We match you with opportunities that suit your time and interests.
Call us: 08 8406 8488
Visit Us
Main centre: 126 Henderson Road, Pooraka SA 5095
Second location: 39 Scott Street, Pooraka SA 5095
Phone: 08 8406 8488
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
First visit? Drop in First Tuesday of the Month 1pm for Chatty Cafe. No appointment needed.
You’ve been invisible long enough. Come find your people.