Hobsons Bay QR Walks

28/02/2022

International Women's Day 2022

Join us in celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the globe on Tuesday 8 March and enjoy some free activities.

• Tai Chi - 11am to 12pm
• Plant a flower and take home a Pot Plant
• Children’s planting Activities
• Afternoon Tea

Free event | children are welcome

Tuesday 8 March 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Bookings required for Tai Chi, go to https://bit.ly/3sPGn12

Supported by Bunnings Altona.

11/02/2022

27/11/2021

Hobsons Bay QR Walks is a great way to get some excerise while listening to local stories along the way.
Use your phone to scan the QR codes or keep an eye out to join one of our interactive walks.
It was great to have Libby Tanner join us for our first interactive walk on Thursday.

21/11/2021

Join us for a 30 min Interactive Walking Tour of the QR Walks with creator Gina Kennedy and narrator Libby Tanner on Thursday Nov 25th at 1.30pm.

Starting and finishing at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, 5 Sargood street Altona.

Limited places available. Bookings essential and can be requested by sending us a message.

17/09/2021

Hobsons Bay QR Walks Photo Competition Winner!

Congratulations to JP evermore photography for their winning photo in the Hobsons Bay QR Walks Photo Competition.

The Altona Homestead and the Altona Laverton Historical Society played a huge role the making of the series. Our thanks to everyone who was involved, including the wonderful Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre.

09/09/2021

Hobsons Bay QR Walks Photo Competition closes on Sunday September 12th with a $250 prize up for grabs.

There is still time to get out and snap a photo along the QR Walks trails and post it here on Facebook.

https://hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au/registration/

Surfin' A.L.T.O.N.A 🌊


Hobsons Bay QR Walks

23/08/2021

Hobsons Bay QR Walks Photo Competition closes on September 12th 2021. $250 prize to be won.
Find more details and register here https://hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au/registration/

A big shout out to Graeme Reilly, the current President of the Altona Historical Homestead and Museum, who was instrumental in the making of the QR walks. In addition to the many volunteer hours Graeme and the historical society contributed with their knowledge and research, we were also fortunate to record many interviews with community inside the homestead.

Altona Homestead 🏡


Hobsons Bay QR Walks

06/08/2021

Did you know that Harrington Square is built on the site of a coal mine? Or that Julia Gillard ran the nation from her home in Altona for a time? Or that the Altona Homestead on Pier street is the oldest homestead on Port Phillip Bay?

These are just some of the stories told along the Hobsons Bay QR Walks paths.

If you live within 5Km of one of the QR paths, break up your locked-down day with a walk around your neighbourhood.

Scan the penguin QR codes and listen to stories that celebrate the diversity, heritage and environment of Hobsons Bay.

If you can't take the walk, you can always listen to the podcasts at home by visiting the website. https://hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au/qr1/

Narrated by Libby Tanner with contributions from over 50 members of the Hobsons Bay community, the project is proudly auspice by the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre and supported by the Hobsons Bay City Council through its Make It Happen grant program.

30/07/2021

In Episode 1 of Hobsons Bay QR Walks we interviewed the delightful Michelle from BORGS CAKES Pasta and Pastizzi.

Built on the site of an old coal mine, Borgs is the oldest business at Harrington Square Altona and has become an institution in Hobsons Bay and Melbourne wide for their delicious homemade pastry treats.

The QR Code for Michelle's story is located on the footpath on Maidstone Street opposite the Harrington Square sign. Or listen from the comfort of home.
https://hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au/qr1/

If you are out taking the walk, why not snap and post a photo for a chance to win $250. Register here https://hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au/registration/


Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre
Creative City Hobsons Bay

30/07/2021

Supporting a local trader on your walk supports an entire community.

While you're out for a walk, why not take a photo of some of the Altona-Village Traders Association businesses and enter them in the Hobsons Bay QR Walks Photo Competition.
There is a $250 prize up for grabs.

To register for the competition or to find more details, go to the Competition Registration Page on our website. https://hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au/registration/

30/07/2021

Did you know that pioneer Amy Johnson flew all the way from England just to land in Laverton and was the first pilot to do that, like ever? That artist Mike Brady was a ‘ten pound pom’ and the son of a backyard providore? Hear more about these stories and other through the Hobsons Bay QR Walks podcasts developed by local creative Gina Kennedy and narrated by Libby Tanner. Check them all out here www.hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au – Which story is your favourite?

Thanks to Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre, Graham Reilly of the Altona Laverton Historical Society, Gina Kennedy and her team, and proudly supported by the Hobsons Bay Make it Happen Recovery and Reconnection grants program.
image: victorianplaces.com.au

24/07/2021

Hobsons Bay QR Walks is narrated by the delightful Libby Tanner and includes contributions from over 50 members of the Hobsons Bay community.

Take a stroll along one of the curated paths and listen to stories about the people, places and history of Hobsons Bay by scanning the QR codes on the footpaths.

You can find out more about the project here
https://hobsonsbayqrwalks.com.au/

There is always another story to be told!