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About the Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres Sector
Neighbourhood houses and centres are community-based organisations that provide local, inclusive spaces for people to connect, learn, and access services.
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These centres are deeply embedded within the communities they serve. In many rural and regional areas, they are the only point of contact for people facing housing insecurity, isolation, family violence, and other complex issues. Their work is shaped by the communities themselves and delivered by staff and volunteers who live locally, giving them a unique capacity to respond quickly to changing local needs. As trusted hubs, NCHCs are often the first to know when something is going wrong in a community, and the first to act in times of crisis.
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Placed-Based Community Hubs
The cornerstone of community development in Australia
Every week, more than 400,000 people walk through the doors of an NCHC to access support, connection, and opportunity. From Centrelink and NDIS access, to emergency relief, social inclusion programs, digital literacy training, health and wellbeing groups, and employment pathways, NCHCs offer a flexible, community-driven model that meets people where they are
