Upper Murray Regional
Neighbourhood
House Network
HOW WE WORK WITH OUR MEMBERS
Neighbourhood houses in Upper Murray provide outstanding community value.
The community value of the work of our neighbourhood houses in 2022 is over $18M. This equates to:
-
$3.26 for every $1 of income generated;
-
$12.19 for every $1 of Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding; and
-
$485.68 for every hour the average neighbourhood house is in use
Hear from some of the many volunteers that support the community through their neighbourhood house.
LATEST NEWS
Connecting Cafes bring people together
Connecting Cafés creates meaningful connections as part of a social prescribing project
Birallee Park Neighbourhood House/Felltimber Community Centre recently launched Connecting Cafes in Wodonga to bring people together to reduce social isolation. "Our first gathering was a great success", said program coordinator, Amanda Crisp.
"We saw volunteers, existing participants, and newcomers forming meaningful connections in a short space of time.
"We're excited to see this initiative grow!"
Building bushfire resilience in Mt Beauty
How a community-led approach is strengthening emergency preparedness in a high-risk area
After the devastating bushfires of 2020, the Mount Beauty community was faced with the urgent need to build resilience and prepare themselves for future emergencies.
The Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre took immediate action by launching the 'Keep Calm Committee,' which led to the creation of a range of initiatives designed to address the unique needs of the community.
Men in the kitchen: cooking up skills and connections
Pangerang Community Hub’s Men’s Cooking Group is empowering local men with confidence, skills, and community spirit
Pangerang Community Hub's Mens Cooking Group in Wangaratta is helping local men build practical cooking skills while strengthening social connections.
"Participants are learning to create healthy, affordable meals," said PCH Executive Officer, Tennille Hall. "They've also taken the initiative to bake muffins for a local school's breakfast program, which is a great way to give back to the community."
It's a simple and effective way for local men to connect, learn and contribute.
NETWORK EVENTS
FIND YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
GET IN TOUCH
628 Upper Ryans Creek Rd, Upper Ryans Creek VIC 3673, Australia
0488 572225