Community Services
- The Lyrebird Community Centre is located in Carrum Downs. The Carrum Downs Community Centre was established in 1988 and was located in the GK Tucker Village as part of the Brotherhood of St Laurence. The centre consisted of two small cottages: one for child minding activities and the other housing the Centre Manager. In 1994, the Centre amalgamated to become the Lyrebird Community Centre and moved to its current location in Lyrebird Drive. During 2003, the Centre was renovated into a large modern complex.
- Carrum Downs offers Library Services via the Carrum Downs Library.
- A local branch of the Salvation Army operates within Carrum Downs.
- The 1st Carrum Downs Scout Group are based at the Recreation Reserve and run Cub Scouts, Joey Scouts, Scouts and Venturers.
- The Rotary Club of Seaford-Carrum Downs meets Tuesdays, 7.00pm, at The Sands Hotel, cnr Hall Road and Cadles Road, Carrum Downs.
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