Back the Campaign to Secure the Future of our Sector​

 

Years of underfunding…

mean too many Houses are operating with limited staff and stretched resources — despite growing demand and a rise in complex safety issues, including mental health crises and instances of violence. Houses are being forced to cut open hours, reduce programs, or fundraise just to turn on the lights. Unless government acts, more doors will close — and communities will lose trusted, safe and inclusive spaces they rely on every day.

 

 

 

Right now,

Neighbourhood Houses are at breaking point. Nearly half of all Houses in Victoria have recorded a loss for two years running. The Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP) no longer covers the true cost of employing a manager for the funded hours, and inadequate funding has become the number one wellbeing issue identified by managers across the state.

 

 

Now let’s stop and imagine 

every neighbourhood in Victoria thriving — people of all ages and backgrounds have access to support, skill building, finding connection, and belonging.

Nice, isn’t it?

 

Neighbourhood Houses are the heart of our communities, we thank our community for supporting us in this campaign.