Neighbourhood House Week
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Neighbourhood House Week, happening across Australia in the second full week of May each year, is a nationwide initiative to celebrate the role of over 1,000 Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres. In New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, it is referred to as Neighbourhood Centre Week, and in South Australia it is referred to as Community Centre Week.
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This year, from 12 to 18 May 2025, we’re making waves with the theme "Ripples of Change"!
Every action, no matter how small, has the power to create a ripple effect — spreading kindness, sparking ideas, and strengthening communities. At Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHCs) across Australia, we see it happen every day! A friendly smile, a shared story, a new skill — these small moments add up to something big, sending waves of meaningful change that extends far beyond our local neighbourhoods.
From community projects to everyday conversations, these ripples of change build momentum, shaping stronger, more connected communities. Whether it’s volunteering, learning something new, or simply reaching out to someone in need, every action helps build a stronger, more connected community.
This Neighbourhood House Week, join us in celebrating the power of small actions that lead to big impacts. Get involved — have a chat, lend a hand, try a new class, or be part of a local event. Share your stories on the theme 'From small ripples grow big waves of change!' Whether it's a moment of kindness, a new connection, or a community initiative, every story inspires others to take action. Together, let’s turn little ripples into big waves of change!
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Different Resource Packs have been created for each state. Please ensure you choose the pack appropriate for your state as provided with the icons below.​​
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Note: The links will take you to Google Drive, where you can download a zipped folder containing the Resource Pack for your state.
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Included in the pack
As well as the logo and state specific social media tiles, each pack contains the following resources, branded for Houses, Centres or Community Centres:
I Love ... sign
Give your members, guests, and event participants the opportunity to express why your House / Centre is important to them.

Editable Weekly Schedule
Promote your NHW events using the editable poster.

Poster/Flyer
Promote your NHW event using the editable poster/flyer.

Photo Frame Template
Add in your photos from NHW with this photo frame to share.
