Neighbourhood Houses Are For Everyone
- Meet, talk and make friends
- Develop new skills
- Transition to work and further study
- Volunteer
- Become involved in community events
- Find out about other services or activities in the area
- Join a class or support group
- Take up an activity for fun and enjoyment
There are 349 neighbourhood houses across Victoria funded by the Victorian Government through the 'Neighbourhood House Coordination Program'.
Neighbourhood houses provide a broad range of community events and social, educational and recreational programs at low cost. They aim to enhance the social and economic development of communities and run on principles of inclusive participation, community empowerment, life-long learning and active citizenship.
The Department of Planning and Community Development contributes funding to neighbourhood houses through the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program.
Neighbourhood houses can be known by other names, including community houses or learning centres. They are generally managed by a community-based committee of management. The Neighbourhood House brochure (PDF 716 kb) provides more information.
Neighbourhood houses are places where people of all abilities, backgrounds and ages can come to:
More information on neighbourhood houses
Support to neighbourhood houses
Inclusiveness in neighbourhood houses
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.
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