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Australian Friendship Circle

Friendship Circle

Friendship Circle in East St. Kilda, VIC, led by Rabbi Mordechai Engel.

A circle of individuals deeply committed to supporting Friendship Circle Melbourne and the families we serve.

Friendship Circle brings friendship and inclusion to children and young adults with special needs through social, recreational, and educational programs, while supporting their families. Where we focus on abilities, not dis-abilities.

The Sunday program offers participants two hours of engaging activities every week.

This program provides participants with unforgettable adventures four times a year.

From friendshipcircle.org.au

Programs

  • Friendship Circle Melbourne
  • Friendship Circle Values
  • Volunteer with Friendship Circle
  • Young Adults Social Circle

Photos

Our Mission
Our Mission
Programs with Friendship Circle
Programs with Friendship Circle
Group of three individuals participating in a hands-on activity, focusing on a young boy in a red shirt.
Group of three individuals participating in a hands-on activity, focusing on a young boy in a red shirt.
WOW Event This program provides participants with unforgettable adventures four times a year.
WOW Event This program provides participants with unforgettable adventures four times a year.
Camp Bluma The Camp Bluma Holiday Program is a week-long experience run twice annually.
Camp Bluma The Camp Bluma Holiday Program is a week-long experience run twice annually.
Retreats Retreats offer participants multi-night adventures and unforgettable memories.
Retreats Retreats offer participants multi-night adventures and unforgettable memories.
Group of parents socialising during a support meeting in a modern kitchen space.
Group of parents socialising during a support meeting in a modern kitchen space.
Volunteer Training Hosting special training and appreciation events 4 times a year celebrating Volunteers.
Volunteer Training Hosting special training and appreciation events 4 times a year celebrating Volunteers.
Family Events Bringing families together in celebration of Jewish holidays and milestones.
Family Events Bringing families together in celebration of Jewish holidays and milestones.
hild painting a blue picture with watercolors at a craft table.
hild painting a blue picture with watercolors at a craft table.
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Young Adults Meet friends, enjoy fun activities, and connect, launching 2026.
Young Adults Meet friends, enjoy fun activities, and connect, launching 2026.
Two children smiling while holding hands and dancing outdoors.
Two children smiling while holding hands and dancing outdoors.
Two males smiling while holding hands up, the one in front wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with The Friendship Circle logo.
Two males smiling while holding hands up, the one in front wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with The Friendship Circle logo.
Friendship Circle Expression of Interest (EOI) Form - Family.
Friendship Circle Expression of Interest (EOI) Form - Family.
Our programs are thoughtfully designed to benefit every member of the family
Our programs are thoughtfully designed to benefit every member of the family
Our Volunteers of the Term 3 2025 are, Hen Yomtovyan, April Grodski and Abbie Lewin.
Our Volunteers of the Term 3 2025 are, Hen Yomtovyan, April Grodski and Abbie Lewin.
Your family, our circle
Your family, our circle
Friendship circle volunteer events
Friendship circle volunteer events
Support that comes full circle
Support that comes full circle
Friendship Circle Melbourne fun for the family
Friendship Circle Melbourne fun for the family
Acceptance + inclusivity
Acceptance + inclusivity
Close-up of hands spreading textured paint on canvases during a group art session, with people painting together in the background.
Close-up of hands spreading textured paint on canvases during a group art session, with people painting together in the background.
Creating friendships
Creating friendships
Programs designed for your child to shine
Programs designed for your child to shine
Children painting with watercolors and colored pencils, fostering creativity and learning in a fun environment.
Children painting with watercolors and colored pencils, fostering creativity and learning in a fun environment.

From friendshipcircle.org.au

People

  • Rabbi Mordechai EngelCo-director
  • Mrs. Elisheva EngelCo-director

What they offer

Australian Friendship Circle is a Friendship Circle in East St. Kilda, led by Rabbi Mordechai Engel.

Older children and young adults have a Friendship Circle for children with special needs.

Community & Care

  • Friendship Circle

Nearby

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