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Maree Murphy, manager at Chiltern Neighbourhood House

UPPER MURRAY REGIONAL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE NETWORK

Karen Ramsay, manager of Bandiana Neighbourhood House and Baranduda Community Centre, sews with community members

OUR  PURPOSE

Our Network exists to empower, support and enable our members to be outstanding and impactful community development leaders in their communities.

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We do this in a range of ways, including direct operational and governance support, network-wide projects and advocacy.

HOW WE WORK WITH OUR MEMBERS

Quercus Beechworth community garden
Yackandandah Community Centre - community garden participants
Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre cafe

SUPPORT

We work with managers and committees to provide governance and operational orientation, support and training.

ADVOCACY

We raise awareness of neighbourhood houses as key community assets.

PROJECTS

We seek opportunities for network-wide projects that increase the impact of our members.

Neighbourhood houses in Upper Murray provide outstanding community value.

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The community value of the work of our neighbourhood houses in 2023* is over $19.5M. This equates to:

  • $3.37 for every $1 of income generated;

  • $12.49 for every $1 of Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding; and

  • $522.50 for every hour the average neighbourhood house is in use

*latest data available from Neighbourhood Houses Victoria

Social Prescribing in action!

In this short video, participants share their experiences at the Open Door Neighbourhood House 'Connecting Community Café' — part of the Connecting Community in Upper Hume Social Prescribing Project —highlighting the importance of social connections.

Volunteers at neighbourhood houses across Upper Murray share their thoughts about why they love volunteering

Hear from some of the many volunteers that support the community through their neighbourhood house.

LATEST NEWS

Cozy Craft Nights at Baranduda: a safe space for young adults

Cozy Craft Nights offer a calm, inclusive, and creative environment for young adults and neurodivergent participants

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Connecting Carers in Indigo: Partnerships and Co-Design in Action

Projects with co-design at their heart leads to results to be proud of

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Social Prescribing Café at Birallee: Katie’s Journey

Instead of asking “What’s the matter?” we ask “What matters to you?”

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NETWORK  EVENTS

  • Chair Forum
    Chair Forum
    Thu, 04 Dec
    Virtual event
    04 Dec 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Virtual event
    Join fellow Neighbourhood House Chairs every six weeks to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build valuable local networks. A great opportunity to gain support and strengthen your role!

FIND YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

GET IN TOUCH

628 Upper Ryans Creek Rd, Upper Ryans Creek VIC 3673, Australia

coordinator@uppermurraynhn.org

0488 572225

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