Resource Centre

How can we help you to raise more funds for your programs?

Raising funds to support your school or kindergarten or child care centre is a never-ending task. 
At Amber's Playhouse, we can help your centre achieve its financial goals.

We can issue you centre a personalised party gift certificate worth $90.00,
which you can auction off, or use as a prize for a raffle or family fun night.
Another popular fundraising idea is to hold a family fun night at our centre. 
By charging each family a nominal amount,
e.g. $10.00 per family, any funds raised above the hourly rate are yours to keep. 
The certificate is valid for 2 years, so it can be used at anytime in your fundraising schedule for this year. 

Please note, that we currently support over 450 schools, kindergartens, childcare centres
and community groups. We can only issue 1 certificate per centre per year. 

We wish you success in your fundraising efforts.
To book your centre hire, or if we can be of any assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to call
on 03 9878 7468.  To ensure your request is handled efficiently, please ask for Jodie or Kerry. 
Please fax 03 9878 3025, post or email your request to jodie@ambersplayhouse.com.au.
Include a contact name, your organisation's name and delivery address, and the date you need the gift certificate for.

Ambers Playhouse
Childrens Indoor and Creative Playcentre
Level 3 Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre
270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill  3131
Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Victoria
Phone (03) 9878 7468, Fax (03) 9878 3025
Melways reference 62 C2
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday & Easter Sunday
Open 9:30 - 4:00 Monday to Thursdays During the School Terms
Open 9:30 - 5:30 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, School and Public Holidays

Please note, children must be supervised at all times.
No food or drink is to be brought into the centre.

Creative Play Sessions with Ria:
Creative play sessions run from 10:00 - 11:00, and 1:00 - 2:00 on Tuesdays during the school terms.
We open our art and craft room so that your kids can explore their creativity.  Join the children in their creative endeavours, or relax with friends while we amuse and clean up for them.  During the hour, they can paint, paste, draw, build, cut and make.  All materials used are non toxic and fully washable.  Sessions are suitable for toddlers, pre-school children and lower primary school children.  Activities are open ended, and kids can come and go throughout the sessions, staying longer as their concentration span develops.  Creative play sessions provide a great way for your little ones to meet new friends and socialize, while developing their fine motor skills and imagination.  You'll love watching them burst with pride as they announce "I made it all by myself!"
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.

Click here to find out more about our creative play sessions.

Babies Area:
Our padded babies area is suitable for babies from birth to 18 months of age.  Infants can lay in the baby swings and bouncers, while older children can develop their co-ordination with our interactive baby toys, walkers, activity tables and play gyms. Couches are located in the babies area, so you can watch your little ones learn and play.
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.

Click here to find out more about our babies area.

Pre-School Area:
Once your toddlers are confident walkers, they may prefer our pre-school area.  With their own ball pit, trampet, jumping castle, climbing structure and tunnel slide, your pre-school children will love exercising and developing their gross motor skills.  Socialising with other pre-school children is facilitated by our great range of role-playing accessories, including cubby house, dolls, dress ups and play kitchen.  We also have a fabulous range of children's books for early readers to practice on, or even for a nice cuddle and quiet time with mum on the couch.
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.
Click here to find out more about our Pre-school area.

Primary School Area:
For the older children, we have a huge area for the kids to run around and burn off their excess energy.  Join the kids shooting hoops in the basket ball areas, racing along on the roller riders, or whizzing through our huge climbing structure and maze.  Better still, sit back and relax in our cafe while they wear themselves out.  Your children will love playing in our huge ball pit, jumping castle, nintendos air hockey and table soccer, giving you the perfect break to catch up on paperwork, read a book, meet with friends, or just relax while the kids go wild.
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.
Click here to find out more about our primary school area.

Cafe:
Whether you're after a nice hot cup of freshly ground coffee, or one of our delicious meals, our menu is sure to please.  While the kids are busy entertaining themselves, you can relax in fully air-conditioned comfort.  Our menu is designed with the whole family in mind, and includes baby food, kids meals and snacks, a fabulous range of freshly made sandwiches and foccacias, as well as larger meals for the bigger appetites.  Healthy options are also available, so you can indulge your kids without breaking your diet.
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.
Click here to find out more about our cafe facilities.

Wonderful Children's Birthday Parties:
Book your child's birthday party at Amber's Playhouse, then sit back and enjoy the experience.  While the children play on our equipment (not your furniture), your hostess caters to your needs, while she cooks and serves the food, cake and coffees.  No cleaning, no stress, what could be easier?  Ambers Playhouse is the perfect venue for childrens parties.  Our huge themed party rooms provide a fun filled sanctuary for all your guests, while our play equipment ensures the children will have a fabulous time.  We have a great range of platters for your adult guests, or choose from our fabulous range of meals on the cafe menu.
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.
Click here to find out more about our party packages.

Family Functions:
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, a centre hire with Ambers Playhouse is the ultimate experience, where adults enjoy the event as much as the kids.  Available from 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday during the school terms, and from 6:00pm onwards on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, School and Public holidays.  Centre hires are a fantastic option for those who want maximum privacy and enjoyment, with minimum stress.  Have the whole centre to yourself, as well as a dedicated hostess, who will make sure your needs are catered to.  Book your family function at Ambers, and find out why so many people are coming back each year to do it again.  You'll be thrilled at how easy and smoothly your evening is, and so will your guests.
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.

Click here to find out more about our family functions.

Child Care Centres, Pre-School and Kindergarten Resources:
Amber's playhouse is committed to helping the local community, particularly the local child care centres, preschools and kindergartens.  Each year, we provide each of our local centres with a free party certificate worth $90.00 which they can use in their fundraising efforts.  We are also an excellent venue for family fundraising nights, and our christmas parties have been well recieved, with most kindergartens rebooking each year.  We currently have over 350 centres that we support, and are always happy to include more. 
Ambers Playhouse is the perfect childrens indoor playcentre for casual play, childrens birthday parties and family functions.
Click here to find out how Ambers Playhouse can help your children's centre.