WHO WHAT WHERE
Boronia, The Basin
+ Surrounds
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
All services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SERVICE PHONE NUMBER
Fire, Police, Ambulance
When emergency assistance is required.
Crime Stoppers
Anonymously share information about crime and criminal activity.
Electricity outage
Report an electical outage.
Ausnet Life Support Priority Line
Call if you rely on electricity for life support.
Gas emergency
Report a gas emergency.
Poison Information Centre
Can give advice if someone has swallowed poison, overdosed, made a mistake with medicines or has been bitten/stung by a snake, spider, bee, wasp or other creature.
If someone has collapsed, stopped breathing, or is having a seizure, call 000
Police Assistance line
For non-urgent police matters including minor traffic accidents.
Translation and Interpreting service
Interpreting service is generally free for non-English speakers.
Water
South East Water are responsible for any water leaks or faults in the street up to your meter.
VIC SES (storm and flood)
Call in case of flood, storm, landslide, tsunami and earthquake emergency.
Cover image of Boronia Library features the work of mural artist, Carla McRae. Photography by Ian Neo.
Welcome to Your Community Directory for Boronia, The Basin and Surrounds.
Your Library is delighted to support the community with this valuable resource.
Libraries are more than places to borrow books — they are centres of knowledge, research, and connection.
They help people ask questions, discover ideas, and build meaningful relationships within their communities. This directory reflects that role by bringing together a wide range of local services, programs, and organisations that contribute to the strength and wellbeing of the Boronia and The Basin area.
Whether you are a resident, a visitor, or from a nearby community, this guide will help you discover free and accessible opportunities to connect, participate, and find support — including services that do not rely on technology and may not be widely known.
We sincerely thank the Boronia Suburban Revitalisation Board, funded by the Victorian Government, for supporting the development of this guide.
You are warmly invited to visit our Boronia Library branch — or any of our libraries across Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges. Our friendly Your Library team is here to help you explore, learn, and connect within your community.
Cr Linda Hancock (pictured top right)
Chair, Your Library Limited Board
Dr Karina Lamb (pictured top left)
Chief Executive Officer, Your Library Limited
BORONIA LIBRARY
This much loved, thriving community hub opened in July 1986.
Boronia Library remains a vibrant and welcoming space offering a comprehensive range of services and engaging programs for all ages and interests. It provides endless opportunities to learn, create, and connect.
• Access a vast selection of books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, and popular console games.
• Use public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, copying, and scanning services.
• Enjoy storytimes, engaging workshops, talks on health and well-being, conversation circles, and special events.
Whether you’re looking for your next great read, need help with technology, want to expand your knowledge, or simply connect with others, Boronia Library is here for you.
yourlibrary.vic.gov.au
hours Mon, 9am-8pm Tue - Fri, 9am-5:30pm Sat, 10am-1pm
MILLER’S HOMESTEAD
Nestled within gracious gardens and offering captivating views of the Dandenong Ranges, it’s more than just a historic site; it’s a vibrant community space.
We’re dedicated to enriching our community, offering a diverse array of activities and services for everyone, including:
• Inspiring talks, art exhibitions, and performances
• Community workshops, history events, and storytimes
• Library services and learning opportunities for all ages
Miller’s also has delightful spaces available for hire for meetings, art events, or small gatherings.
You can also access public PCs, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, and scanning. Our tranquil, fully fenced garden is perfect for a picnic!
Miller’s Homestead, built in 1888, stands as one of the finest 19th-century dwellings in the Knox area.
Cnr Dorrigo Drive & Melrose Court, Boronia
Ph 0438 284 989
yourlibrary.vic.gov.au
Opening hours
Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5pm (closed 12pm-1pm)
INDEXWHO CAN HELP?
13YARN
Ph 13 92 76
24 hours, 7 days
1800RESPECT
Ph 1800 737 732
24 hours, 7 days
1800respect.org.au
13SICK
Ph 13 74 25
from 6pm on weeknights
12noon on Saturday
Confidential yarning opportunity for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope. Speak with a Lifelinetrained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support worker.
Call or text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
All day on Sunday and public holidays
Our role is to treat patients at home when they urgently need to see a doctor, but their GP is closed.
Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline
Ph 1800 686 268
24 hours, 7 days
BeyondBlue
Ph 1300 22 46 36
24 hours, 7 days
Our Breastfeeding Helpline is staffed by qualified breastfeeding counsellors, who have breastfed and are passionate about supporting other mums and families on their individual journey - wherever it may take them.
Talk with a trained counsellor if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide or other mental health issues.
Carer’s Advisory Service
Ph 1800 514 845
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Email: access@carersvictoria.org.au
DirectLine Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Ph 1800 888 236 24 hours, 7 days directline.org.au
Carers Victoria supports carers and young carers (aged 25 and under) who provide unpaid support to family members, friends or community members who have a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition or who require additional care due to older age. Information, counselling and referral around alcohol and drug issues. Call or online chat service available.
Gambler’s Help
Ph 1800 858 858 24 hours, 7 days gamblershelp.com.au
Headspace
Ph 1800 650 890 9am-1am headspace.org.au
We’ll change the way you think about gambling. Talk to someone who gets it. Online support available.
Kids Helpline
Ph 1800 551 800 24 hours, 7 days kidshelpline.com.au
Mental health support for young people available online or by phone
Free counselling service for young people aged 5-25. Online help counselling available too.
Knox InfoLink 136 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 1325 knoxinfolink.org.au
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-3pm
Knox Infolink provides immediate support to all community members from the Knox area who are struggling financially, socially or facing any of life’s great hurdles. Drop in, no appointment needed, for a conversation to access emergency relief (food & material aid), information and referral, tailored to your circumstances. Knox Infolink services are available to all Knox City community members.
Ph 12 11 14
24 hours, 7 days
lifeline.org.au
Ph 1800 595 212
Lifeline Medicare Mental Health MensLine
Mon - Fri , 8:30am-5pm medicarementalhealth.gov.au
Anonymous 24 hour crisis support line. Call, text or chat online.
Ph 1300 78 99 78
24 hours, 7 days
mensline.org.au
The mental health care system can be confusing. Medicare Mental Health is an advisory service that can connect you with a range of services that suit your situation.
MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), relationships, stress and wellbeing.
Ph 1800 722 363
Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm
The Salvation Army’s free and confidential financial counselling service, Moneycare, is available to support anyone who would like to improve their financial situation or is looking for help with budgeting their money.
Ph 1300 606 024
24 hours, 7 days
Ph 1800 271 150
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
oema@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
4-16 Devon Street, Croydon
Ph 13 22 89
parentline.com.au
8am to midnight, 7 days a week including public holidays
Ph 1800 184 527
3pm - midnight, every day
qlife.org.au
Email: ask@qlife.org.au
Boronia Police Station
259 Dorset Road, Boronia
Knox Police Station
411 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Rowville Police Station
30 Fulham Road, Rowville
Free professional health advice from a registered nurse.
Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK, or families are worried about the wellbeing of their children. We listen and help you to get the support you need, quickly and easily. It’s free and you don’t need a referral.
Counselling and support for parents and carers of children aged from birth to 18 years. Call or webchat available.
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Ph 9760 6600
Ph 9881 7000
Ph 9764 0996
Safe Steps
Ph 1800 015 188 24 hours, 7 days
safesteps.org.au
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Ph 1800 806 292
5pm-9am, 7 days a week
sacl.com.au
Family and domestic violence support. Call, text or chat online.
Afterhours telephone crisis counselling support, information, advocacy and referral to anyone living in Victoria who has experienced any form of sexual assault at any point in their lives.
SuicideLine
Ph 1300 651 251 24 hours, 7 days
suicideline.org.au
Victorian Legal Aid
Ph 1300 792 387 Mon - Fri, 8am-6pm
legalaid.vic.gov.au
23 Ringwood Street
Ringwood
24/7 free counselling service for anyone at risk of suicide. Call, online chat or video chat.
Free legal advice by phone, or make an appointment to visit in-person.
OUT & ABOUT
Art Trail
Get the guide at: knox.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/arts-knox/public-art-trails/ boronia-art-trail
Bike Trails
Blind Creek Bike Trail
A 4 km trail through the laneways, arcades and shopping centres of Boronia. The trail is suitable for walking or bike riding.
All art is located in the centre of Boronia around the Boronia Road and Dorset Road intersection. The Library is a good place to start!
Bike and walking trail along Blind Creek. Can be accessed from multiple points including: Fair Park Reserve; Jacobus Walk; Springfield Road; Mountain Gate Tennis club carpark on Agora Boulevard.
Ringwood to Belgrave Rail Trail
Bike path follows the railway line from Boronia station to Bayswater station next to Power Road. From Boronia to Ferntree Gully, riding is on Underwood Road. Trail recommences at Lane Road in Ferntree Gully.
Exercise Equipment
Carrington Park Senior’s
Exercise Park
20 O’Connor Road, Knoxfield
Tormore Reserve Outdoor gym
61 Tormore Road, Boronia
Exercise equipment designed to promote balance, strength, flexibility and mobility. There are 16 different exercises you can do on the equipment, or just play around. Why should the kids have all the fun?
The gym has push-up bars at different heights, a fitness ladder, chin ups, monkey bars, rope net ladder, multi bench, sit-up bench and parallel bars.
Gardens
Knox Community Gardens
51 Kleinert Road, Boronia
Memberships/enquiries: knoxcommunitygardens.org.au
Knox Community Gardens rents small allotments for an annual fee. The gardens cover 4.5 acres within Dinsdale Park. There is a carpark at the end of Kleinert Road and a footpath from Scoresby Road. There are 150 plots available to members for private gardening.
Memberships range from $25 per year for a 3 sqm raised box to $100 per year for a 40 sqm plot. Non-gardening memberships are available for $20 per year to access the site and attend social events. All plot holders are expected to volunteer at one fund-raising event per year and keep their garden in good order.
Heated Swimming Pools
Knox Leisureworks
35 Tormore Road, Boronia
Ph 9762 3133 knoxleisureworks.com.au
Pool hours: Mon-Fri, 5:30am-9:30pm Sat, 6:30am-8pm Sun, 8am-6pm
Knox Leisureworks houses three indoor swimming pools suitable for laps, doing gentle exercise or learning to swim.
There is a spa for water massage. A fully equipped gym includes cardio, strength and free weights equipment, dedicated rooms, and qualified staff to assist you. 24/7 gym access is available.
Knox Infolink run many specialised programs, including all ability programs. Contact them to see what they have to meet your needs.
P: 9761 1325
E: info@knoxinfolink.org.au
History
Miller’s Homestead
Cnr Dorrigo Drive & Melrose Court, Boronia
Ph 0438 284 989
yourlibrary.vic.gov.au
Opening hours
Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5pm (closed 12pm-1pm)
Free entry
Knox Historical Society
Ambleside, 3 Olivebank Road, Ferntree Gully
Ph 9758 6722
khs@relics.com
Opening hours
Thu and Fri, 10am-1pm Sun, 1pm-4pm
Adults $5
Children $2
Families $10 (2 adults & 2 children)
Movies
Metro Cinema
Dorset Square, Boronia
Ph 9762 8744
metroboronia.com.au
One of only three nineteenth century houses in the Knox area, Miller’s Homestead is managed by Your Library.
Features art exhibitions by local artists, public events, storytimes, library books for loan, bookable PCs and a printer/copier. Heritage listed gardens.
1880s house and historic gardens. Home of the Knox Historical Society. Contains displays of everyday items from the 1880s and old maps and photos of the area. The school photo collection holds many class photos from all the schools in Knox.
Discount tickets for pensioners, Seniors, Concession card holders and Students. Seniors can purchase a $10 ticket and get a hot drink for free.
Please note:
Metro Cinema is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs. Prams are not permitted into the cinema, however they can be stored away during films.
Paddy’s Tavern
34 Forest Road, Ferntree Gully
Ph 9752 3081
facebook.com/paddystavernftg
The Acorn Bar & Restaurant
375 Forest Road, The Basin
Ph 9762 8668
theacorn.com.au
The Basin Music Festival
Dorset Square, Boronia
tbmf.org.au
admin@tbmf.org.au
The Oak Tree Tavern
367 Forest Road, The Basin
Ph 9761 0944
facebook.com/theoaktreetavern
Irish bar and restaurant with live music every weekend.
Restaurant and bar featuring live music every Friday, Saturday and some Sundays. Monthly trivia and bingo nights.
A free music festival held every March. There are multiple performance spaces around The Basin, including the Triangle, Senior’s Hall, the Acorn Bar and Restaurant, and the Oak Tree Tavern.
Restaurant and bar featuring live music.
Skate Parks
Knox Skate and BMX park
Gilbert Park; Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield
Supervised hours: weekends, school holidays public holidays 11am – 3pm.
The park was designed after extensive consultation with skaters and bike riders. It caters for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders and skaters.
Beginners and new park users should consider visiting the park during supervised hours.
The Basin Theatre Group
Corner of Simpsons Road & Doongalla Road, The Basin.
Parking is from Doongalla Road.
thebasintheatre.au Theatre
Theatre tickets include a pre-show glass of sherry and free tea and coffee at interval. Cast members mingle with the audience after each show.
Nestled away in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, our little theatre is surrounded by native bush and wildlife.
If you are planning a visit, make sure you leave enough time to find us as we don’t want you to get lost. Use your GPS to guide you to the corner of Simpsons Road & Doongalla Road, The Basin, where you will find us. We are located on an unmade road so please be careful when approaching the theatre as access is a little tricky, especially in the dark.
Twilight Bowls (during daylight savings)
Boronia Bowls Club
5 Marie Street, Boronia Ph 9761 1996
boroniabowls.org
Every Friday from 6-9pm from October-April.
$12 per person. Children under 12 free.
Other Useful Facilities
Halls for Hire
All equipment supplied for free. Full bar and sausage sizzle. Ring 9761 1996 or just turn up.
Halls available for a fee per hour, plus a refundable bond.
The Basin Progress Hall
376 Forest Road, The Basin Ph 9761 0209
Bookings managed by: thebasincommunityhouse.org.au/ room-hall-hire/
Large main hall and a large full kitchen with servery.
The Basin Senior Citizens Hall
364-366 Forest Road, The Basin
Ph 9761 0209
Bookings managed by: thebasincommunityhouse.org.au/ room-hall-hire/
Large main hall, full kitchen and a small meeting room.
Boronia Progress Hall
134 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 0209
Bookings managed by: thebasincommunityhouse.org.au/ room-hall-hire/
Large main hall, a training room and a kitchen.
Public Toilets
Alchester Village Shopping Centre, Mountain Hwy, Boronia
The Basin Triangle, 1326 Mountain Hwy, The Basin
Batterham Reserve, Miller Rd, The Basin
Boronia Junction Shopping Centre, Boronia Rd, Boronia
Boronia Library, Park Cres, Boronia
Boronia Park, Park Cres, Boronia
Boronia Train Station, Dorset Road, Boronia
Dorset Square Shopping Centre, Boronia
Tormore Road Reserve, Boronia
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Storytime, in Your language
Kids can now enjoy bilingual picture books in English and Your Language. Scan the QR code to find out more!
1. Download the free LOTE4Kids App
2.Login using your library card number
3.Find a book in your language, and enjoy!
PLAYGROUNDS
Boronia & surrounds
Alchester Crescent / Alchester Village
Corner Alchester Crescent & Pope Avenue
Arthur Kleinert
19 Dinsdale Road / Zeehan Road, Boronia
The playground is just a very small slide and a see-saw, but there is plenty of landscaped stone and wood for free play. There is a carpark across the road.
Reserve reaches from Dinsdale Road to Zeehan Road and the playground is at the Dinsdale Road end next to the Cooinda Preschool. Park includes a basketball half-court with bike racks, concrete and gravel paths and bird sculptures designed by Velislav Georgiev, and inspired by the birds that used to hang around the fruit packing sheds that were on this site. Playground consists of a curved slide, twisted climbing sheet, ladder, tic-tac-toe, coloured balls abacus and fireman’s pole. Two swings, stand-on spinner, see-saw and four person springer.
Baldwin Avenue
19 Baldwin Avenue, Boronia
Triangular block with a structure which includes a spiders web rope climbing frame, medium slide, monkey rungs, steering wheel and interesting rope balance walkway. Also swings and two springers.
Battalion Court/ Timor Court
Between Battalion Court & Kokoda Court, Boronia
Boronia Library (mini playground)
Park Crescent, Boronia
Boronia Park
Park Crescent, Boronia
Boronia Play Park
Dorset Road, Boronia (next to Poice Station)
At the lower end of Kokoda Reserve, a green wedge that runs from Robertson Crescent to Battalion Court/Timor Court. There is a curved slide, twisted sheet climbing frame, ladder, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel, abacus and fireman’s pole, swings and two springers. The Reserve can be entered from a number of adjoining courts but there are no marked paths. *Off-leash dogs allowed in reserve.
Public art that is suitable for children to play on. Two large metal sculptures, a snail and an insect, suitable for climbing and riding.*Partial shade. *Toilets in library.
Tower with a wave slide, climbing walls, chain vertical climbing frame, disks on a vertical pole and shop front. Also huge ladybird springer, stand-on spinner and swings.
Outsize musical instruments and two free table tennis tables. Ask at the Police Station next door for the bats and balls.
All dogs must be on a leash around playgrounds in Knox. Some playgrounds are next to popular off leash areas.
Parking Seating Dogs off-leash Barbeques Toilets
Picnic tables Shade
53 Darwin Road, Boronia (end of Coleman Road)
Chandler Park
Chandler Road, Boronia
Small grassy park dotted with trees. The reserve can be accessed from Darwin Road or Coleman Road and the playground is at the Coleman Road end, near the pedestrian access to Knox Central Primary School. The main structure has a spiral slide, various ladders, fireman’s pole, chain bridge, shop front, monkey bars and horizontal bars.
Dual wave slides, small wave slide, shop front, fireman’s pole, tunnel, scrambling wall, walkway and tic-tac-toe. Birds nest swing, stand on spinner, rope climbing frame, standard swing and swing with harness. Some rocks and tree stumps for free play. *Dogs can be off-leash in park. Toilets at oval.
Cobbity Court
11 Cobbity Court, Boronia
Colchester Park
Playground
87 Beresford Drive, Boronia
Tower with curved slide, twisted sheet climbing frame, fireman’s pole, tic-tac-toe, steps, ladder and abacus. Big see-saw, rocker and swings.
A nature playground with lots of logs and stones. Large wooden steps lead to a small wave slide, there is an angled cube for climbing and a birds nest swing. Also a basketball half court. Next to a large rugby oval. *Dogs can be off-leash on oval
Currawa Drive
69 Currawa Drive, Boronia (south end)
Fairpark Reserve
Manuka Drive, Ferntree Gully
Faraday Street
38 Faraday Street, Boronia
Fleur Court Reserve
Corner Fleur Court & Mount View Road, Boronia
Small playground at the end of a large grassy open space. Wooden structure and birds next to swing. Basketball half court.
On the edge of Fair Park sports oval this playground has a sandpit with sand play equipment, four person see-saw, swing with two rotating seats, cup to sit in and spin around, stand-on spinner and tower with wave slide, climbing wall, ladder, shop front and abacus with a rope net bridge leading down to long monkey bars and rope traverse. Next to a full-size basketball court. *Dogs can be off-leash on oval.
A grassy block with spread out play equipment including a wooden structure which has a log and rock walkway for access, a wave slide, cubby underneath, tunnel, speak and listen system, shop front, telescope and rope ladder. Also a four person pommel bounce, large triangular climbing frame with rope nets, hanging disks and spider web. Two swings (one with harness). There is pedestrian access from Boronia Road.
A standalone slide, two springers and swings.
Girdwood Road
2 Girdwood Road, Boronia
Herbert/Cardiff Reserve
Between Herbert Street & Cardiff Street, Boronia
Hillside Avenue
Between Hillside Avenue & Rotham Avenue, Boronia
Icarus Court
12 Icarus Court, Boronia
Knox Jaycees Reserve
Between Duncan Avenue & Catesby Court, Boronia
Next to busy Dorset Road. Fenced, but opening from Girdwood Road has no gate. Wave slide, fireman’s pole, ladder, small straight slide, chain bridge and monkey bars, swings and two springers.
Accessible from both Herbert Street and Cardiff Street, the playground sits in a sandy area with a wave slide, rope bridge, fireman’s pole, climbing wall, rope climbing wall, shop front and telescope. Two swings.
Small playground on steep block. A slide, two springers and swings. Path and steps lead up from Rotham Avenue, downhill path from Hillside Avenue.
Grassy suburban-block sized park with a tower and slide accessed by steps, a ladder or rope bridge. There is a walkway and bridge made from large stones and two swings.
Gravel path from Duncan Avenue, paved path from both Catesby Court and Murene Court. Pedestrian access from Haering Road Children & Family Centre. Playground consists of wave slide, walkway, rigid frame bridge, chain ladder, horizontal bars and unusually shaped climber. Two swings. The reserve contains a pocket of fenced remnant bush with a seat. *Parking at Haering Road Kindergarten - paved footpath
Market Street/ Army Road Reserve
10 Market Street, Boronia
Maquire Park
Erica Avenue, Boronia
Miller Park Playground
1170 Mountain Highway, Boronia
Paisley Avenue
Corner Paisley Avenue & Ronald Crescent, Boronia
Penrith Street
11-13 Penrith Street, Boronia
A large open space with bright orange play equipment consisting of a wave slide, suspended ladder, inclined walkway, wobbly walkway, walkway with obstacles, little flying fox, monkey rungs and monkey bars. Wooden teepee with platform reached by a climbing wall, small slide, see-saw and swings.
Two springers on the edge of the Woolworth’s carpark. No fence.
Next to a plantation of oak trees and the cricket oval is a bright blue climbing playground. Also a see-saw, basket swing and two regular swings, one with harness. *Toilets available during sports matches. Dogs off-leash on oval.
Half playground, half bush block set up for nature play with logs and stones on a small hill. Play equipment is a wooden structure with curved slide, multiple levels, rope net ladder and fireman’s pole. Two swings.
At the end of the Knox Leisureworks carpark, this is an unfenced playground on a grassy block. Slide, hanging ladder, climber, balance beam, flying fox, swings and two springers.
Pinewood Court Reserve (Daffodil Road)
85 Daffodil Road, Boronia
Play Park
257 Dorset Road, Boronia
Roselyn Crescent
Roselyn Crescent, Boronia
Stoneleigh Avenue
Between Stoneleigh Avenue and The Grove, Boronia
Sun Dew Avenue
Sun Dew Avenue, Boronia
A small playground surrounded by tall pine trees. Straight and curved slide, curved climbing sheet, chain bridge and monkey bars, swings, large and small rockers.
Pocket sized playground next to the Boronia Police Station with permanent, colourful musical instruments and two outdoor table tennis tables. Bats and balls available from the Police Station front counter, or bring your own.
Bushy conservation area includes a playground with swings, two springers and a see-saw. There is a giant slide at the top of a small hill nearby. *Dogs can be offleash in reserve.
A slide, two springers and two swings on a large grassy slope. Accessible by footpath from Stoneleigh Avenue, Stewart Street and The Grove.
Located within Glenister Reserve. This is a bushy block with one large pine tree, but no shade for the playground. Wooden structure with climber, climbing wall and chain bridge leading up to a slide, flying fox, chain traverse and stepping stones. Two springers and four swings.
Tim Neville Arboretum
Francis Crescent & Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Tormore Reserve
Tormore Road, Boronia
Wells Avenue
Between Wells Avenue & Patrick Court, Boronia
Woodmason Road
Woodmason Road, Boronia
Fully fenced adventure playground including a flying fox, three small metal slides on the side of a small hill, four swings (one with a big plastic seat), interesting carousel with seating and standing room, bird’s nest swing, hammock, large rope pyramid climbing frame, distorting mirror, lots of stepping stones, big sandpit area, and medieval castle themed play area . Loch Ness monster sculptures for climbing.
A massive rope climbing frame towers over everything else including a structure with spiral slide, wave slide, climbing wall, tunnel, fireman’s pole, steering wheel, tic-tac-toe, steps, walkway and rope bridge. Also a flying fox and monkey bars, see-saw, log and rock steppers and three swings. *Toilets available during sports matches. Dogs off-leash in reserve.
Hard to find playground tucked behind the houses on a steep slope. There are unsigned footpaths from Wells Avenue (uphill walk) and Patrick Court (downhill walk). There are two swings and two springers.
A gravel path leads to a see-saw, four person rocker, modern climbing frame with balance slide and ladder plus swings.
PLAYGROUNDS The Basin
Academy Drive
36 Academy Drive,
The Basin
Barrerham Reserve
Playground
Miller Road, The Basin
The Basin Triangle
Corner Mountain Highway & Forest Road, The Basin
Bare block with minimal play equipment - a triangular rope net strung between three poles and a rocker. A concrete path that leads nowhere could be used to practice bike riding.
Located at the Batterham Reserve sports ground. There are two wave slides, shop front, ladders, scrambling wall, tunnel, steering wheel, maze panel, walkway, tic-tac-toe, clock panel, little wave slide, hanging disks, rope net climbing frame and monkey bars. Two frog springers, swings with one harness seat. *Toilets available during sports matches. Dogs off-leash on oval.
Partly fenced playground within the large grassy triangular reserve. An extensive playground featuring a tower with steps, spiral slide, rope ladder, big (quite difficult) climbing wall, fireman’s pole, spiders web climbing frame, flying fox, rope traversing bridge, monkey bars, hanging disks and balance beam. Next to this is a modern climbing frame with horizontal bars, rigid rope frame and small climbing wall. There is also another climbing structure with sloping scrambling wall, metal slide and cubby. Also a bowl which you sit in and spin around, bird’s nest swing, large sandpit with shelter, two swings and see-saw. *Toilets located off Forest Road. Dogs off-leash in Triangle.
George Grumont Reserve
17 Stanley Street, The Basin
Gravenstein Crescent
Corner Gravenstein
Crescent & Pippin Court
Wicks Reserve
Corner Wicks Road & Basin-Olinda Road, The Basin
Surrounded by gum trees and bush, there is a structure with wave slide, tunnel, fireman’s pole, climbing wall and cubby underneath. See-saw and swings (one with harness).
A corner block shaded by gum trees and large pine trees includes a flat, open grassy space and a picnic table and bbq. Wooden tower with wave slide, tunnel and swings.
Small playground next to the undercover picnic area. A tower with a twisted climbing sheet, curved slide, fireman’s pole, tic-tac-toe, abacus and ladder. Also stand-on spinner, small four person rocker and swings.
dogs must be on a leash around playgrounds in Knox. Some playgrounds are next to popular off leash areas.
PARKS & RESERVES
Boronia & surrounds
Blamey Reserve
Blamey Court, Boronia (accessible from Hayles Road)
Boronia Park
Park Crescent, Boronia
Chandler Park
Chandler Road, Boronia
Colchester Reserve
Beresford Drive, Boronia
Fairpark Reserve
Manuka Drive, Ferntree Gully
Steep dirt path links Blamey Ct & Hayles Rd, through dense bush including Red Box trees which are rare in Knox . Hayles end: grass, bench, swing. Path can be slippery.
Home of the Boronia Library, Boronia Maternal and Child Health and the Boronia Radio Controlled Car Club track. *Toilet facilities in Boronia Library.
Sports oval, two netball courts, half basketball court, small skate park. Barbeque at playground.
Sports oval with rugby goalposts. Home of the Eastern Raptors Rugby League Club. *Toilet facilities available on game days.
Sports oval with recently upgraded facilities. Home to Knox U3A. There are giant stepping stones and a picnic platform over Blind Creek. Access from the carpark behind the Alice Johnson pre-school. Carpark is unsealed.
Genister Reserve
Sun Dew Avenue, Boronia
Koolunga Native Reserve
Daffodil Road, Boronia
Liverpool Road Retarding Basin
Liverpool Road, Boronia
Miller Park
1133 Mountain Highway, Boronia
Old Joe’s Creek Retarding Basin
Army Road, Boronia
Contact Adrian on 0411 105 184 Parking Dogs off-leash Dogs on-leash
Bush block surrounding Sun Dew playground.
14 acres of bushland and open grassy spaces surrounded by large pine trees. There is a boardwalk over the creek, and multiple dirt walking tracks.
The retarding basin is a lake area that can hold extra water after heavy rainfalls and prevent flooding. The walking track around the basin has views of the mountains. No swimming in the lake. Popular with dog walkers.
Sports oval and tennis courts. Home of the Miller Park tennis club. Carpark is unsealed
Walking tracks through bushland. This is a quiet area where you can hear the birds sing. Friends of Old Joe’s Creek meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9am11am to maintain the bushland.
Ramon Cowling Reserve
23 Stewart Street, Boronia
Tim Neville Arboretum
Francis Crescent & Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully
Tormore Reserve
Tormore Road, Boronia
Wirrianda Reserve
Forest Road, Boronia
Wayne Avenue
Wayne Avenue, Boronia
1.5 acres of bushland adjoining Old Joe’s Creek Reserve. This was private property bequeathed to Knox Council by Ramon Cowling in 2016 to preserve the plants and animals living there. There is a steep path and boardwalks down to the retaining basin at Old Joe’s Creek. Large stones include a meal plaque identifying local birds and flowers.
Walking paths through the rose garden and around the lake, as well as many shaded grassy areas. Contains the Knox War memorial. Adjacent to a fully-fenced adventure playground.
Home of the Boronia Hawks. There is a large football oval, a playground and outdoor gym equipment for adults, a basketball court and bbq facilities at playground. Sheltered seat at entrance.
A triangle of dense bush on the edge of the Forest Road and Boronia Road roundabout. There is a section of open grassy space. No paths.
A large grassy space that joins the Blind Creek bike trail. No signage; this open space is located at the end of Wayne Avenue.
PARKS & RESERVES The Basin
Batterham Reserve
Miller Road, The Basin
Home of The Basin Football Club, The Basin Cricket Club and Batterham Park Tennis Club. *Toilet facilities are available during sports matches.
George Grumont Reserve
Stanley Street, The Basin
Wicks Reserve
1 Wicks Road, The Basin
A bushland reserve with gentle slopes and natural tree cover. Includes playground equipment
Nine acres of bush with a large undercover picnic area and walking tracks. Wicks Reserve is an important sanctuary for wildlife and native habitat. There is an open grassy area with benches within the reserve (walking access only).
Wicks East Nature Reserve
1 Wicks Road, The Basin
Wicks East Nature Reserve consists of walking trails through bush. The neighbouring property has some donkeys, which can be seen through the fence. *Toilets are located at Wicks Reserve. Limited off street parking on Wicks Road.
HEALTH
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings
Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism.
Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. Newcomers are more than welcome.
Eastern ID Group
Boronia Progress Hall 136 Boronia Road, Boronia
Sunday, 7-8pm
Boronia Group
Boronia Road Uniting Church Hall
Boronia Road & Zeizing Court, Boronia
Tuesday, 8-9: 30pm
Eastern Twilight (in person & online)
Knox Gardens Community Hall 5 Argyle Way, Wantirna South Friday, 6-7pm
Doctor Doctor
Ph 13 26 60
Weekdays: 6pm to 8am
Weekends: 12 noon Saturday to 8am Monday morning
Public Holidays – All hours
doctordoctor.com.au
Silvia Ph 0406 220 650
Andy Ph 0414 400 439
Wazza Ph 0425 833 561
Bernie Ph 0413 528 794
Riley Ph 0411 913 316
Zoom link
https://meetings.aa.org.au/meetings/ eastern-twilight-wantirna-south-friday/
Bulk billed after hours doctor visits for all Medicare Card holders.
Hello Home Doctor
Ph 13 41 00
hellohomedoctor.com.au
Mon -Fri, 6pm-8am Weekends: Sat 12noon-Mon 8am 24 hours on public holidays
National Home Doctor Service (13SICK)
Ph 13 74 25
13sick.com.au
Headspace Clinic
Ph 9801 6088
headspace.org.au/ headspace-centres/knox
2 Capital City Boulevard, Westfield Knox Ozone, Wantirna South 3152
Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thu 9am-7pm Fri 9am-5pm 24 hours on public holidays.
Needle & syringe disposal
Ph 9758 7588
Boronia Heights Pharmacy Shop 3, 1096 Mountain Highway Boronia
Mon-Fri 8.30am-8pm Sat 9am-3pm Sun 10am-3pm
Reception available 24/7. Appointments can be made online: hellohomedoctor.com.au/book-online
Bulk billing for eligible patients
Our role is to provide treatment of acute, episodic illness and injury to patients at home, when they urgently need to see a doctor, but their GP is closed.
Headspace Knox offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access confidential and free mental health support, health advice, and general information. We are a free service with a friendly team of workers who specialise in youth wellbeing.
Drop off sharps containers for free, but must purchase the new ones.
Ph 1300 606 024
24 hours, 7 days
Redefine Life
- low cost counselling
Ph 1300 044 490
redefinelife.com.au
6/171 Boronia Road, Boronia
Nurse-on-Call is a telephone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, available 24/7. Provided by the Victorian Government.
Our Low-Cost Counselling Program (LCCP) makes quality mental health support affordable and accessible. For just $45 per session, our LCCP counsellors are here to support you online or in person through life’s ups and downs.
Defibrillators
Public defibrillators are available to help anyone experiencing a heart attack. Quick action from bystanders can increase survivial rates by 70%.
‘Attaching a defibrillator to a person who is not in cardiac arrest won’t harm them. If you are in doubt, attach the pads, turn the machine on and follow the verbal prompts instructions. If the person needs a shock, the unit will tell you.’ - Ambulance Victoria
Woolworths Boronia Junction
127 Boronia Road, Boronia
Dan Murphy’s Boronia
159 Boronia Road, Boronia
Coles Supermarket
Dorset Square, Boronia
Dental discounts
The Smile Clinic
1/246 Dorset Road, Boronia
Ph 0425 225 177
Mon - Wed, 9am-6pm Thu & Fri, 9am-5pm
10% discount for health care card holders and fulltime independent students.
Western Road Dental Care
Unit 11, 17 Western Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 0900
Mon, 8:30am-7pm
Tue-Thu, 8:30am-7:30pm Fri, 9am-6pm Sat, 9am-2pm
Each Dental
1063 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully
Ph 9757 6200 | 1300 003 224
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm
Doctors who Bulk Bill (no up-front fee)
Boronia Mall Clinic
Shop 20B, Boronia Mall, Boronia
Ph 9762 8533
Mon & Thu, 8:30am-7:30pm Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm Sat, 9:30am-4pm
Urgent Care Clinic
Shop 30, 7-13 High Street, Bayswater
Ph 9344 6888
8am-10pm, 7 days
10% discount for patients aged 65 and over; CFA and SES volunteers; police, paramedics, health professionals and allied health workers.
Discount dental care for pensioners and health care card holders. $31.50 per appointment - up to $126 maximum fee for each treatment.
Note: long waiting list.
Priority access and free service for : Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander people, newly arrived refugees, asylum seekers, homeless or at risk of homelessness.
New patient fee is $40. All medicare card holders bulk billed during regular opening hours.
A free service for all urgent but non-lifethreatening conditions. You do not need a medicare card or a GP (regular doctor).
Ring to make an appointment before visiting to avoid a long wait or not getting in.
Doctors Care Clinic
Suite 2/157 Scoresby Rd, Boronia
Ph 9839 3333
Mon - Fri, 8am-5pm
Mental Health
Each 93 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 8720 2500
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Neami
3/280 Dorset Road, Boronia
Ph 1300 168 911
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm
After Hours Mental Health
Nursing Service
Ph 1300 003 509 ahmhns@healthability.org.au
Mon-Fri, 6pm-11pm Sat, Sun & public holidays, 2pm-7pm
Bulk billing available for Health Care Card or Pension Card holders (at doctor’s discretion).
The Boronia office of Each can provide no and low cost counselling in a number of areas, including financial counselling, gambler’s help, NDIS support, drug and alcohol counselling for young people aged 14-25.
More programs are available online via each.com.au/locations/each-boronia
Neami Boronia provides psychosocial support, both individual coaching and group activities, to support recovery for people with severe mental health challenges, who are not eligible for the NDIS.
Online support from a trained mental health nurse.
Can remain anonymous. No Medicare card required. Can leave a request for a callback anytime
FREE for Your Library members. Scan QR code to find out more!
Boronia Branch of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria is a small friendly branch focused on friendship, selfgrowth and learning new skills as we work together to support vulnerable women, children and their families. Last year we successfully held a number of events at our hall: Christmas in July, Scone bakeoff for The Rose Society of Victoria, International Day, Jam Making and our first Fete.
We enjoy volunteering and being involved in understanding the issues impacting our community and are proud to assist services in our community including Infolink in Boronia and Backpack 4 Kids
Victoria
General Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Craft/Baking Day
4th Wednesday of the month. 9:45am for a cup of tea/coffee for a 10:30am start.
Boronia Probus Club is a social club for the retired or semi-retired who want to stay active and make new friends.
We hold a variety of outings and activities as well as having interesting speakers at our meetings every month.
Outings can include day trips, dining out, walks, coffee meets, games and whatever else the members would like to organize. We welcome new members.
BORONIA RSL
- SUB BRANCH
198 Dorset Road, Boronia
Ph 9762 2314
boronia.rslvic.com.au
Mon - Wed, 3-7pm Thu, 3-10pm, Fri, 3-11pm Sat, 11am-5pm, Sun closed
BORONIA VIEW CLUB
Eastwood Golf Club
332 Liverpool Rd, Kilsyth South
Ph 9764 8602 (President)
boronia.rslvic.com.au
3rd Friday of each month - 11.30am for lunch at the Golf Club.
VIEW is for women only, but men are welcome to attend excursions.
DROP-IN CRAFT GROUP
Boronia Uniting Church
209 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 0452 267 133 or 0417 326 505
Every Friday from 11:30am
Boronia RSL is open to all for discounted meals and live entertainment.
Meals on Thursday and Friday from 6-8pm; free live entertainment every Friday - everybody welcome (booking essential).
VIEW - the Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The Boronia View Club is about fundraising and friendship. The Club has been going for 35 years and currently sponsors eight Smith Family ‘Learning for Life’ students. Activities are designed to raise funds that support other Smith Family programs. There are around 65 lady members who share a commitment to helping others.
Contact Secretary by phone to join: $20 joining fee and $20 annual membership fees. $30 for 2-course lunch includes a speaker, a raffle and second hand book stall. Ages 60s-90s!
Bring your own craft project and lunch. Enjoy each other’s company and work on your knitting, sewing, cross stitch, embroidery, patchwork project, etc.
Friendly advice and encouragement are shared if anyone needs help with a project. Ladies are welcome to drop in for a chat and a cuppa; working on a project is optional.
LIONS CLUB OF BORONIA
Lions Den Club Rooms
790 Mountain Highway
Bayswater
Ph 0405 755 757
boronia.lions@hotmail.com
Meetings second Tuesday of the month at the Lions Den Club Rooms.
Social evenings are on fourth Tuesday of the month at Boronia Hotel
Boronia Lions Club was chartered on the 26th of April, 1969. For 56 years, as a voluntary community service club, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help those in need of support in the Knox and wider communities.
Thousands of dollars have been donated to medical research organisations on childhood cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, hearing and sight. We actively donate to our farmers in natural emergencies, children with disabilities, young people with mental health issues.We warmly welcome all new members.
Boronia Lions Club is a robust fundraising team with Australian-born members and members from the UK, New Zealand, SE Asia, Iran, Africa and India.
ROTARY CLUB OF BORONIA
Knox Club
480 Boronia Road
Wantirna South
President - Ph 0419 003 277
Secretary - Ph 0428 661 117
contact@rotaryboronia.org.au
Every Tuesday 7pm
Single course dinner available for $25 (optional) Please let the Club know you wish to attend.
Membership is by invitation, after you’ve attended a few times and got to know us. Annual membership fees are $320 for an individual adult member or $610 per couple. Regular attendance at meetings is encouraged, but not obligatory. We also offer online attendance for those who are unable to join in person.
The Rotary Club of Boronia is a vibrant and diverse group of people all volunteering their time and skills to assist others. The club is extremely active in our local community, supporting organisations such as our local schools, Knox Infolink and Days for Girls Ferntree Gully Chapter.
We have a long tradition of strong support for Australian Rotary Health through our annual Ride for Medical Research and other fundraising and awareness initiatives. In the international arena we support ongoing programs such as Polio Plus (polio eradication), Wheelchairs for Kids and Donations in Kind, as well as undertaking a range of local aid projects in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Taveuni Island in Fiji and the Rotary Club of Colombo Port City in Sri Lanka.
We offer a fun and inclusive Club environment where members feel welcome and form great friendships.
TALKING CAFÉ
Crave Restaurant
238 Dorset Road, Boronia
Ph 0457 646 384
Nikki: adminlobl@chaosnetwork.org.au
Leanne: livingourbestlifeproject@gmail.com
Mondays, 2-3pm
THE BASIN COMMUNITY HOUSE
21 Liverpool Road, The Basin
Ph 9761 0209
info@tbch.org.au
Monday to Friday, 9:15am to 3pm
Closed during school holidays
U3A KNOX
Fair Park, 1A Park Boulevard
Ferntree Gully
Monday to Friday, 9:15am to 3pm
Closed during school holidays
Drop in for a chat with others who live around Boronia.
Talking Cafés provide an opportunity for people to gather in local cafés for weekly drop-in sessions. These casual meetings offer a chance to socialise, learn about community events, and engage with the Living Our Best Life project.
Hosted by a welcoming Talking Café host, participants are encouraged to attend, connect with others, and hear from guest speakers. Buy a coffee or just have a conversation. No need to book.
Short, low cost courses and free sessions that provide connection, learning and growth.
There are three classrooms/meeting rooms available for hire.
U3A offer adult learning courses throuhout the year. U3A membership is $70 per year and the courses are free. There may be a cost for materials.
INDEXSHOPS
Super Secondhand Shops
ADRA Op Shop
145 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 0421 391 367
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm
Aussie Veterans Op Shop
Upper level, Shop 20C Boronia Mall, Boronia
Ph 9761 0468
info@aussieveteransopshop.com.au
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, 10am-2pm
Aussie Veterans Op Shop
- furniture and whitegoods
Lower Level, Shop 10 Boronia Mall, Boronia
Ph 9761 0468
info@aussieveteransopshop.com.au
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, 10am-2pm
Salvos
274 Dorset Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 1024
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-5pm
A range of clothing and household items.
• Concession card holders can collect 10 items of fresh food and grocery items once per week for $2.
• 14 free nappies per week per child
• Free bread every day
Extensive range of clothing, household items, craft materials, memorabilia. Try clothes on in the Tardis changing room. Different items offered at half price each month.
Furniture, whitegoods, $1 books. Furniture can be delivered for a small fee. Donated items may be picked up - ring to check. Pick up location for ‘Fare Share’ frozen meals.
20% discount for pension card holders on the 1st Tuesday of the month
Salvos Thrift Shop
2 Liverpool Road, Boronia
Ph 9762 7604
Tue-Fri, 10am-4:30pm
Eating Out
Cafe Brontos
Unit 1 & 2, 140 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9536 2390
cafebrontos.com.au
Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm Sat & Sun, 8am-3pm
Boronia Hotel 112 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9762 0883
boroniahotel.com.au
5% discount on all food and meals for Seniors every Monday and Tuesday.
10% discount for all Facebook followers. facebook.com/CafeBrontos
Mon-Sun, 10am-4am (see website for restaurant hours)
Crave Restaurant & Bar 238 Dorset Road, Boronia
Ph 9762 6481
craverestaurant.com.au
Mon-Thu, 10am-9pm Fri-Sun, 10am-9:30pm
• $2 sausage sizzle every Saturday
• Monday night $5 kid’s meals with any main
• Tue $18 Parmas
• Wed $26 steak night
• Free kid’s face painting from 6-8pm
Senior’s discount available
Supermarket discounts
Food Factory Sales
6 High Street, Bayswater
Ph 9729 1511
foodfactorysales.com.au/ bayswater
Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm Sat, 9am-5pm Sun, 10am-4pm IGA Alchester
7 Alchester Crescent
Boronia
Ph 9762 0610
iga.com.au/stores/ iga-alchester
Mon-Sun, 7am-8pm
Packaged food and household items. Multi-packs at discount prices.
NQR
Shop 8/163 Boronia Rd
Boronia
Ph 9086 6622
nqr.com.au
Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm Sat, 8am-6pm Sun, 9am-5pm
5% discount for Seniors every Wednesday and Thursday
NQR is a discount supermarket offering up to 80% off Recommended Retail Prices. Stock changes weekly as new clearance deals arrive.
Fresh food and groceries
Free Baked Goods and Fresh Produce
Boronia Community Bread
15 Lockwoods Road, Boronia
Tue 8:30am, Wed 8:30am, Sun 9am
Fridays announced on Facebook: facebook.com/people/BoroniaCommunity-Bread/100087777427246
Community Pantries
Ferntree Gully Village
Community Pantry
Rear 18 Alpine Street, Ferntree Gully
Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm, Sat 9:30am-1pm
Foothills Community Care
Ferntree Gully Girl Guides Hall
156 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
Every Wednesday, 4pm-6pm
Knox InfoLink
136 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 1325
Bread and other food that would otherwise go to landfill. Help yourself from crates in front of house. Please observe limits of one of each item per household.
Children need to be supervised as this is a private property.
A joint initiative of Foothills Community Care and Hills Church Op Shop. Fresh and non-perishable food, as well as basic toiletries and women’s hygiene products are available.
One bag of fresh fruit, vegetables, bread and grocery items for each visitor.
Provides free non-perishable food items and local referral information.
An out-of-hours pantry is available when Knox Infolink is closed (3pm-8am on Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri; 24 hours on Wed, Sat & Sun). Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-3pm
50 Boronia, The Basin & Surrounds - Community Directory
Salvation Army Doorways Centre
2 Liverpool Road, Boronia
Ph 9762 7604
Thursday, 10am-2pm
$2 Bag of Food
ADRA Community Care Op Shop
145 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 0421 391 367
Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm
Emergency Food relief
Boronia Uniting Church
209 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 0414 603 055
Tue and Fri, 10am-12pm
Knox InfoLink
136 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 1325
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-3pm
You DO NOT need to be on any form of concession or health care card to access support. For privacy purposes only, we do request that you bring some form of ID.
Free food and groceries.
Ten items of fresh & packaged food for $2. One bag per person, per week.
Non-perishable food items available
Food parcels tailored to families, single, snack packs and those experiencing homelessness. Free frozen meals are also available.
Knox Infolink provides immediate support to all community members from the Knox area who are struggling financially, socially or facing any of life’s great hurdles. Drop in, no appointment needed, for a conversation to access emergency relief (food & material aid), information and referral, tailored to your circumstances. Knox Infolink services are available to all Knox City community members.
Food parcels for people who are experiencing homelessness
Knox InfoLink
136 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 1325
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri - 10am-3pm
Sit Down Meals
Breakfast
Knox InfoLink
Back of the Progress Hall
134 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 1325
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri - 8.30am-10am
Evening meal
Foothills Community Care
Ferntree Gully Girl Guides Hall
156 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
Food parcels specifically designed for those who are sleeping rough. Single serve items with pull top rings, suitable for one meal. Minimal cooking required. Can be heated on a public BBQ.
St Paul’s Boronia
271 Dorset Road Boronia
Ph 9761 1797
Breakfast meal. Optional activities including weekly trivia, BINGO, veggie gardening, music, board games and more. Access to support, information and referral.
Wednesday - doors open 4pm for food parcels, a cuppa and a chat; 5-6pm community meal (dine in or take away).
Every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. Meal served from 6:30pm
Orchard Church of Christ, Boronia 59 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9762 1277 admin@bccoc.org.au
Pre-prepared Meals
Frozen Meals
Aussie Veteran’s Op Shop - Furniture Shop 10, Lower Level Boronia Mall, Boronia Ph 9761 0468 info@aussieveteransopshop.com.au
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm
Free Casserole Delivery
Foothills Community Care
Register online: foothillscare.org.au
Takeaway Meal
Foothills Community Care
Ferntree Gully Girl Guides Hall 156 Underwood Road
Ferntree Gully
Join others for a sit down meal.
Every Friday, 5:30-6:30pm (dine in or take away).
Frozen meals available to all concession card holders during shop opening hours and referral.
Get a week’s worth of home delivered casseroles to feed everyone in the household. One-off deliveries and shortterm support available.
Wednesday, 5-6pm. Sit down meal available.
Laundry Service
Orange Sky
Ferntree Gully Girl Guides Hall
156 Underwood Road, Ferntree Gully
Wednesday - free laundry washing and drying service, 3:30pm-5:30pm.
Community@Cavell 15 Cavell Street, Scoresby PH 9759 9155 admin@ohcc.com.au
Tuesday, 2-6pm
Free Nappies
The Nappy Collective
ADRA Op Shop
145 Boronia Road Boronia 0421 391 367
Mon - Fri, 10am-4pm
Showers
Knox InfoLink
136 Boronia Road, Boronia 9761 1325
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 10am - 3pm
Laundry powder and washing baskets provided. Washing cycle takes 30 minutes; drying time depends on the amount of clothes. Free toiletries also available.
Offering free laundry facilities.
14 nappies per week, per child.
Shower token packs to use at Knox Leisureworks are available.
Community@Cavell 15 Cavell Street, Scoresby 9759 9155
admin@ohcc.com.au
Tuesday, 2-6pm
Catch the 901 bus to Zerfas Street, Scoresby and walk 250 metres to Centre. Off street parking available.
New purpose built bathroom and free laundry service. Towels, soap and shampoo supplied. Tea and coffee available while waiting. A community meal is provided from 6-7pm.
Supplies
Knox InfoLink
136 Boronia Road, Boronia 9761 1325
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 10am - 3pm
Toiletries, nappies, pet food, phone and MYKI top up, chemist vouchers, op shop vouchers, access to showers, education assistance, energy bill education, mail holding service, tax help, support to apply for no interest loans, short-term case work.
Free Services
Financial Counselling
Boronia Salvation Army
2 Liverpool Road, Boronia 9762 7604
Tue, Wed,Thu, 9am-5pm
Each 93 Boronia Road, Boronia 9871 1817
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Legal advice
Eastern Community Legal Centre Suite B, 6 Floriston Road, Boronia 1300 325 200 eclc.org.au
Mon-Thu, 9am-5pm; Tuesday evening by appointment.
Free Facilities
Carrington Park 20 O’Connor Road, Knoxfield Exercise
Low or no fee financial counselling, dependng on your circumstances. Financial Counsellors offer support to help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to take control of your financial situation.
This includes support with managing debt collectors, mortgages, loans, leases, Centrelink debts, utility bills, fines and more.
Free legal advice to anyone who lives, works or studies in the areas of Knox, Maroondah or Yarra Ranges.
Exercise equipment designed for seniors. There is a step up, walking ramp and net, small wave bar, shoulder arches, balance beam, taps on platform, core twister, gangway, finger stairs, stretch bar, balance stool, pull-up, hand roll, sit to stand, and stairs.
The gym is covered by shade cloth and there are seats and a water station nearby.
R. D. Egan Lee Reserve
61 Wallace Road, Knoxfield
Tormore Reserve
Tormore Road, Boronia
Knox Carer’s Exercise group
Knox Leisureworks
35 Tormore Road
Boronia
9762 3133
Wed 12:30-1:30pm during school terms.
Two work stations + outdoor basketball court. Station #1 has an aerobic cycle, leg press and chest press. Station #2 has an elliptical trainer, pull downs and body twist.
Outdoor exercise equipment suitable for adults including: push-up bars, multilevel push-up bars, fitness ladder, chin up bars, monkey bars, rope net ladder, multi bench, sit-up bench and parallel bars. There is a water tap and shaded table nearby.
The group is free for people who provide unpaid care for a family member who lives with a Disability or Mental Health concern. The class is suitable for all levels, beginners welcomed. Priority is given to carers who live in the city of Knox.
Free Wifi Internet & Public PCs
Boronia Library
Park Crescent, Boronia
9800 6488
Mon 9am-8pm Tues-Fri, 9am-5:30pm Sat, 10am-1pm
Miller’s Homestead
Dorrigo Dr & Melrose Ct, Boronia
0438 284 989
Mon - Fri, 9.30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Free Wi-Fi internet access for members. Simply login with your library card number and password. Wi-Fi is active 24/7, even when libraries are closed. Join online if not already a member.
Public PCs can be used for free by members. Bookings for the library PCs can be made in person, over the phone on 1300 737 277, or online via bookings.yourlibrary.com.au.
Boronia Library
Park Crescent, Boronia
Ph 9800 6488
Mon 9am-8pm
Tues-Fri, 9am-5:30pm Sat, 10am-1pm
Miller’s Homestead
Dorrigo Dr & Melrose Ct, Boronia
Ph 0438 284 989
Mon - Fri, 9.30am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
All members can borrow books, magazines, audiobooks, graphic novels, board games, console games and DVDs. All items can be borrowed for 3 weeks. Print items will be automatically renewed unless they are reserved by another member. Digital items can be renewed online.
Digital library: eAudiobooks, eBooks, digital newspapers, eMagazines, movie streaming, language learning, courses, study + resume help, online storytimes and much more (available 24/7). Visit yourlibrary.vic.gov.au to find out more.
Little Libraries
Boronia Mall, Boronia
30 Lockwoods Road, Boronia
1325 Mountain Highway, The Basin
286 Forest Road, The Basin
99 Farnham Road, Bayswater
Take a free book, or swap with one you have read.
Free book swap at
Boronia Uniting Church
209 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 0414 603 055
The Little Library is in the church foyer and is available whenever the church is open. There is a large collection of fiction, biographies, sci-fi, whodunnits, children’s books and DVDs. Take a book and either bring it back when you are finished (keep it for as long as you like) or leave another in its place. We aren’t fussed! Just enjoy.
Free book swap at Knox InfoLink
136 Boronia Road, Boronia
Ph 9761 1325
Knox Infolink has a free book swap library out the front (near Out of Hours Community Pantry and next door to Brontos).
Pads & Tampons
Boronia Library Park Crescent, Boronia
Ph 9800 6488
Mon 9am-8pm Tues-Fri, 9am-5:30pm Sat, 10am-1pm
Phone Calls
Telstra Payphones
23 Erica Avenue, Boronia
1 Railway Arcade, Boronia
7 Alchester Crescent, Boronia
96 Coleman Road, Boronia
296 Forest Road, The Basin
1326 Mountain Highway, The Basin
Your Library is participating in the Free Pads & Tampons Program with vending machines installed at most of our library branches.
To find out more and to search your location for vending machines, visit: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ free-pads-and-tampons
All standard phone calls within Australia are free for local and national calls to standard fixed line numbers and standard Australian mobiles.
BAYSWATER
Shop 26
Mountain High Shop Ctr
7-13 High St, Bayswater
HEALESVILLE
110 River St
Healesville
BELGRAVE
Reynolds Ln
Belgrave
BORONIA
Park Cr, Boronia
KNOX | NGARRGOO
Westfield Knox
425 Burwood Hwy
Wantirna South
MOOROOLBARK
7 Station St
Mooroolbark
CROYDON
5 Civic Sq, Croydon
LILYDALE
Building L5
Box Hill Institute
Lilydale Lakeside Campus
Jarlo Dr, Lilydale
MILLER’S HOMESTEAD
30 Dorrigo Dr (cnr Melrose Ct) Boronia
REALM
Ringwood Town Square
179 Maroondah Hwy
Ringwood
ROWVILLE
Stud Park Shop Ctr
Stud Rd, Rowville
YARRA JUNCTION
1A Hoddle St
Yarra Junction
FERNTREE GULLY
1010 Burwood Hwy
Ferntree Gully
MONTROSE
935 Mount Dandenong
Tourist Rd, Montrose
