Town Hall works:

We’re renewing the Service Centre entry at Glen Eira Town Hall. Weekday works from February to May will change how you enter the building. Follow onsite signage or read more here: Town Hall upgrades.

Confined 17

Confined 17 provides a dedicated space for First Nations people who have experienced incarceration in Victoria to share their stories, culture and lived experiences through the artworks they produce.

Confined 17 provides a dedicated space for First Nations people who have experienced incarceration in Victoria to share their stories, culture and lived experiences through the artworks they produce. This exhibition serves as a poignant reflection on the disproportionate representation of First Nations Australians in our criminal justice system, underscoring the urgent need for change.

The Torch’s Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community program is committed to reducing re-offending rates by fostering cultural connection through visual arts. The program aims to improve the cultural, social, emotional and financial wellbeing of participants, empowering them to find new pathways beyond the criminal justice system. The Torch’s annual Confined exhibition is the key public showcase of the program.

One hundred percent of each artwork price goes directly to the artist.

Ash Thomas, Yorta Yorta/Wiradjuri people | There’s a Lot Goin’ On 2025 | Acrylic on canvas | 146 x 180 cm

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27 May 2026 / 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM

National Reconciliation Week opening night

27 May

Join us for the National Reconciliation Week Opening Event on Wednesday, May 27 at Glen Eira Town Hall!

Glen Eira City Council Galleries, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

28 May 2026 / 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Special StoryTime with Natashia Curtin

28 May

Join us for a Special Storytime with Natashia Curtin for a reading of her book Just Like You.

Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub, 161 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh