New Food Map points the way to a more food-secure Carlton
4 Aug 2026Carlton has a new tool in the fight against food insecurity, and it launched the same day the community sat down together to celebrate it.
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A cup of tea cannot be downloaded
2 Jun 2026Six years of my working life were spent in Aotearoa New Zealand campaigning against pokies with the Problem Gambling Foundation. What I learned sitting with people whose lives had been hollowed out by those machines has stayed with me.
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From Carlton’s patchwork quilt to centre stage: celebrating Elle Morrell’s 10 years at CNLC
1 Apr 2026When Elle Morrell applied for a job at Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (CNLC) 10 years ago, she had a confession to make, at least to herself.
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Why Neighbourhood Houses need fair funding to keep their doors open
4 Feb 2026On Thursday, December 11, more than 125 community members gathered at Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre for a simple but powerful act: handing over the voices of our community to their local representatives.
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Keep our doors open: Why Neighbourhood Houses matter
4 Nov 2025Walk past Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre on any weekday morning and you’ll see what community looks like …
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From climate voices to community action: James Henderson and the birth of Wattle
30 Sep 2025When James Henderson joined the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s Climate Voices – Leadership and Advocacy program, he was looking for ways to turn his passion for the environment into tangible action.
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Tackling hunger in Carlton
26 Jun 2025Food insecurity is a quiet crisis affecting almost half of Carlton’s residents.
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The everyday goodness we overlook
30 Apr 2025Each day, I meet people who are kind, generous, and hardworking – people who show up for their communities and each other. They share food, offer a helping hand, listen, and care.
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Join CNLC for a special fundraising evening
29 Jan 2025On February 28, 2025, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (CNLC) invites you to join us for a fundraising evening filled with delicious food, live entertainment, and community spirit.
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Stay cool at CNLC this summer!
29 Jan 2025As the temperatures rise, Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (CNLC) is proud to announce that we’ll be a designated Cool Place this summer, thanks to funding from the City of Melbourne’s Community Cool Places Grant.
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Empowering young voices for climate action in Carlton
30 Oct 2024In the face of the climate emergency, it is vital that all voices, especially those from under-represented communities, are heard in the fight for climate justice.
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All Aboard! Transforming Tram 776 into an iconic community hub
31 Jul 2024Residents of Carlton, get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with us at the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre!
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