U3A

U3A

A non-profit organisation where retired/semi-retired people can share and learn through attending courses, coffee mornings and social activities. Membership fee is $40.

  • Phone
    5472 2249
  • Email
    u3acastlemaine@gmail.com

Calder Ward Councillor, Tony Cordy.

Calder Ward Councillor, Tony Cordy.

Calder Ward Councillor, Tony Cordy.

  • Contact
    Tony Cordy.
  • Address
    Civic Centre, Castlemaine 3450; PO Box 185, Castlemaine 3450
  • Email
    calder@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Mount Alexander Shire Council provides local governance to a community of more than 18,000 residents, inhabiting an area of 1,529 square kilometres.

  • Address
    Corner Lyttleton Street and Lloyd Street Castlemaine
  • Phone
    03 5471 1700
  • Email
    info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Chewton Soldier’s Memorial Park Gates

Chewton Soldier’s Memorial Park Gates

These gates commemorate those who served in the First World War, Second World War, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam. Services are held here each ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.

  • Contact
    Bettie Exon
  • Address
    Cnr of Fryers and Main Roads, Chewton
  • Phone
    03 5472 2892

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club

The club represents the entire Mt Alexander Shire and the ground is based at the Chewton Soldiers’ Memorial Park. Join a team at any age level or become a volunteer!

  • Contact
    The Secretary
  • Address
    13 Fryers Rd, Chewton, 3451; P.O.Box 236, Castlemaine Vic 3450
  • Phone
    03 5470 5515 03 5473 4384

Chewton Landcare

Chewton Landcare

Chewton Landcare has worked in projects along Forest Creek and the Whitehorse Gully area. Recent emphasis has been on Wattle Flat south of the railway line.

  • Contact
    Pat Healy
  • Phone
    0422 759 661
  • Email
    pathealy1908@gmail.com

Castlemaine Library

Castlemaine Library

Castlemaine Library has extensive book, DVD & magazine collections. Free Library membership offers story times, Seed Library, literary events. IT help, wifi, internet computers, copying & printing.

  • Contact
    Emma Newman
  • Address
    Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
  • Phone
    03 5449 2791 03 5449 2700
  • Email
    emman@ncgrl.vic.gov.au

POHAG

POHAG

POHAG, (Post Office Hill Action Group) manages 22.6 hectares of public land on behalf of the community. The land surrounds Chewton P.S.

  • Contact
    Andrew Edwards, Kerry Bourke
  • Address
    Box No.120, Post Office, Chewton, Vic. 3451.
  • Phone
    0417 136 769
  • Email
    keranbo@hotmail.com

Golden Point Landcare

Golden Point Landcare

Golden Point Landcare works in the Forest Creek catchment improving the natural environment. Activities are advertised monthly in the Chewton Chat.

  • Contact
    Jennifer Pryce
  • Phone
    0423 900 590.

Castlemaine Camera Club

Castlemaine Camera Club

We have guest speakers, workshops, competition judging nights and members’ forums on topics of interest and run monthly meetings.

  • Contact
    John Ellis
  • Address
    PO Box 583 Castlemaine VIC 3450
  • Phone
    03 5472 2892

Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club

Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club

Natural History Studies in Central Victoria. Meetings are held on the second Friday each month at 7.30 pm, in the Uniting Church Hall, Lyttleton Street.

  • Contact
    Peter Turner
  • Address
    P. O. Box 324, Castlemaine VIC 3450
  • Phone
    0439 369 709
  • Email
    castlemainefnc@hotmail.com

Mt Alexander Community Enterprise

Mt Alexander Community Enterprise

Mt Alexander Community Enterprise Inc is a volunteer community group raising funds for local projects through a contribution from Bendigo Bank and Bendigo Telco.

  • Contact
    Robyn Lewis

Chewton Playgroup

Chewton Playgroup

Chewton Playgroup is relaxed and unstructured. We have access to indoor and outdoor toys and equipment at Chewton Primary School.
Mondays 9.15am to 11.00am

  • Phone
    03 5472 2557

Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre

Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre

Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre provides free legal information and advice to Central Victorians who can’t afford a lawyer or who can’t get legal aid. You do not need a referral to access our services.

  • Address
    54 Mitchell Street, Bendigo (Cnr Queens St); PO Box 432, Bendigo 3552
  • Phone
    1800 450 909
  • Email
    reception@lcclc.org.au

Chewton Fire Brigade

Chewton Fire Brigade

Chewton CFA responds to approximately 60 emergencies per year, including grass, scrub and structure fires. We also support other local brigades during the fire season. New members welcome.

  • Contact
    Rob Palmer
  • Address
    Mount Street, Chewton
  • Phone
    0434 432 857
  • Email
    Chewtonfirebrigade@gmail.com

Chewton Bushlands

Chewton Bushlands

The Chewton Bushlands is inhabited by an eclectic crew of full timers and weekenders, long time residents and welcome newcomers, all living off-grid in a unique and often difficult environment.

    Chewton Bowmen

    Chewton Bowmen

    Chewton Bowmen is a friendly target archery club with experienced archers to coach and guide new-comers to the sport. The club supplies all equipment for beginners and has great facilities, including an indoor range.

    • Contact
      Trevor Hall
    • Address
      663 Pyrenees Highway, Chewton, PO Box 281, Castlemaine, Victoria 3450
    • Phone
      0400 258 847

    Federal Member of Parliament, Lisa Chesters

    Federal Member of Parliament, Lisa Chesters

    Lisa Chesters MP

    • Contact
      Lisa Chesters, Bendigo MHR.
    • Address
      Cnr Williamson and Myers Streets, Bendigo VIC 3550; PO Box 338, Bendigo 3552
    • Phone
      03 5443 9055
    • Email
      Lisa.Chesters.MP@aph.gov.au

    Chewton Cemetery

    Chewton Cemetery

    Chewton Cemetery Trust

    • Address
      Sparks Road, Chewton VIC 3451; C/- Post Office, Chewton VIC 3451
    • Phone
      03 54721686

    Buda Historic Home & Garden

    Buda Historic Home & Garden

    Authentic house and garden from the gold rush era in Castlemaine, home to the Leviny family for 118 years. Open Wed-Sat 12pm – 5pm; Sundays 10am-5pm

    • Contact
      Viv Hamilton
    • Address
      42 Hunter St Castlemaine
    • Phone
      03 5472 1032
    • Email
      admin@budacastlemaine.org

    State Member of Parliament, Maree edwards

    State Member of Parliament, Maree edwards

    Maree Edwards, M.L.A. Bendigo West.

    • Contact
      Maree Edwards
    • Address
      Suite 3, 16 Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat, VIC 3555
    • Phone
      (03) 5410 2444
    • Email
      maree.edwards@parliament.vic.gov.au

    Wildlife Victoria

    Wildlife Victoria

    Wildlife Victoria maintains a wildlife care and communication network across Victoria.

    • Phone
      1300 094 535

    Chewton Pool

    Chewton Pool

    Chewton Pool Inc was formed and incorporated, the pool renovated and opened on December 3, 2011. Record numbers have been using the pool since.

    • Contact
      Pool Manager
    • Address
      Chewton Soldiers’ Memorial Park
    • Phone
      03 5472 3272
    • Email
      chewtonsplash@hotmail.com

    Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre

    Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre

    Open every day from 9am - 5pm, except Christmas Day.

    • Address
      Historic Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street Castlemaine, 3450
    • Phone
      1800171888 03 54711795
    • Email
      visitors@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

    The Castlemaine Repair Cafe

    The Castlemaine Repair Cafe

    Repair Cafe is on the last Sunday of the month in the Castlemaine Community House (enter at rear) - 10am to 1pm. Learn to repair things, not throw them out to landfill.

    • Contact
      Chris Hooper
    • Phone
      03 5470 5508

    Main FM

    Main FM

    A community radio station broadcasting on 94.9 FM throughout the Mount Alexander Shire. Hear us also by a TuneIn Radio app on your smartphone or live streaming.

    • Address
      Workspace Australia, 1 Halford St, Castlemaine
    • Phone
      03 5472 4376
    • Email
      info@mainfm.net

    Castlemaine District Community Health 

    Castlemaine District Community Health 

    Castlemaine District Community Health (CDCH) offers a wide range of services and programs aimed at promoting health and preventing illness.

    • Address
      13 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
    • Phone
      03 5479 1000
    • Email
      email@cdch.com.au

    Chewton Community Centre

    Chewton Community Centre

    Conveniently located on the main road in Chewton, this spacious venue has all the characteristics of a traditional hall. The perfect venue for community events or social gatherings.

    • Contact
      Natalie Parsons
    • Address
      201 Main Road, Chewton.
    • Phone
      03 5471 1700
    • Email
      n.parsons@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

    Chewton Primary School

    Chewton Primary School

    The heritage building and stunning bush setting on Djarra Country make Chewton Primary School a welcoming and unique learning place for children from the Castlemaine area.

    • Contact
      Principal Bernadette McKenna
    • Address
      Hunter Street, Chewton Vic 3451
    • Phone
      03 5472 2557
    • Email
      chewton.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

    St John’s Anglican Church, Chewton

    St John’s Anglican Church, Chewton

    Holy Communion with Hymns and music at St John's Chewton at 11am every Sunday. All welcome!

    • Address
      11 Church Street; Chewton
    • Phone
      03 5472 1137
    • Email
      jillkbrennan@gmail.com

    Connecting Country

    Connecting Country

    Connecting Country is a community-based not-for-profit organisation that aims to nurture biodiversity and increase ecosystem resilience across the Mount Alexander Shire and surrounds.

    • Contact
      Naomi Raftery – Connecting Country Engagement Officer
    • Address
      The Hub 14/233b Barker St Castlemaine
    • Phone
      03 5472 1594 0422 585 585
    • Email
      naomi@connectingcountry.org.au

    Chewton Senior Citizens

    Chewton Senior Citizens

    The Club gets together every Thursday.
    We have a monthly itinerary which includes, various activities ie: games, concerts, film shows. We also have trips out throughout the year and lunch in the club room on the last Thursday of the month, which is catered for and delivered.
    If you need any more information, please contact us on the following numbers.

    • Address
      201 Main Road, Chewton.
    • Phone
      Jackie 0431067465 Lyn. 0419117123

    Parks Victoria

    Parks Victoria

    The Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park (CDNHP) is the only National Heritage Park in Australia. There is an emphasis on protecting the goldfields landscape and visions of it.

    • Contact
      Noel Muller
    • Phone
      13 1963
    • Email
      info@parks.vic.gov.au

    Castlemaine Health

    Castlemaine Health

    At Castlemaine Health we recognise that everyone is unique and we pride ourselves on delivering respectful, compassionate and personalised care close to home.

    • Phone
      03 5471 3555
    • Email
      publicrel@castlemainehealth.org.au

    Faraday Community Group

    Faraday Community Group

    We’re mainly a social group, and very welcoming. We gather at Dunstans Flat, formerly known as the Faraday Common.

    • Email
      faradayfarrago@yahoo.com.au

    Castlemaine Community House

    Castlemaine Community House

    CCH deliver educational and vocational training as well as a weekly community lunch. We aim to promote social inclusion and gender equity within our community.'

    • Address
      65 Templeton St, Castlemaine
    • Phone
      03 5472 4842
    • Email
      reception@cch.org.au