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Our Governance Team Driving ANHCA during this period of transformation, is an incredibly capable, experienced and knowledgeable powerhouse of a governance team. Our Board combines extensive experience from across the community sector, bringing together leaders with deep grassroots knowledge, state peak expertise, and national-level perspective. It includes those who have led NCHCs, as well as leaders from outside the sector with experience in government, philanthropy, and large national community service organisations. This blend of hands-on sector experience and high-level strategic insight ensures the organisation is well-governed, professionally managed, and positioned for growth. The Board’s leadership is driving ANHCA’s transformation into a strong, influential national peak, capable of shaping policy, securing sustainable resources, and maximising impact across communities nationwide. Board Observers ANHCA was successful in our application to the Westpac Board Observer Program for 2026. Through this program, we are excited to welcome Briohny Hamilton and Tom Campitelli who both hold senior roles at Westpac. They will attend our board meetings as non-voting observers for a 12-month period and bring diverse skills and fresh perspectives that will enrich our discussions and contribute to strategic thinking.

The Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) is the national peak body for Neighbourhood Houses and Centres in Australia. Australia's Largest Placed-Based Social Infrastructure ANHCA is the national peak body harnessing the collective strength of over 1,000 Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres (NCHCs) through six state sector peaks. See Our Work About NCHCs 1,069 400,000 NCHCs in our national network Australian's engage with NCHCs each week. We amplify, connect and grow the sector’s national impact. ANHCA sets a national standard of value, guidance, and leadership, connecting State Peak bodies and developing reach to members as one unified sector. By doing so, ANHCA empowers local communities to build capability, sustainability, driving collective impact and delivering growth. National Identity and Awareness Building Community Partnerships and Collaboration Sector Capacity Building Influence National Policy Robert Fitzgerald & Rosemary Kayess Australia’s Disability and Age Discrimination Commissioners "We strongly support Neighbourhood Centres being recognised and funded as a formal part of social infrastructure to deliver sustainable and flexible place based supports and solutions.They are capable of nurturing social connectedness and inclusion, offering valuable support to help people navigate complex care systems and providing locally based and flexible foundational and other supports."

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. 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. _Q2A8312-Edit (1) Screenshot 2025-10-01 131447 Describe your image IMG_7159 Describe your image _Q2A8312-Edit (1) 1/9 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

2024-25 Annual Report Thank you to all Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres who contributed images, stories and statistics to make this annual report possible. Download Our Latest Report Annual Report Archive Annual Report 2023 - 2024 (PDF 4MB) Annual Report 2022 - 2023 (PDF 4MB) Annual Report 2021 - 2022 (PDF 6MB) Annual Report 2020 - 2021 (PDF 6MB) Annual Report 2019 - 2020 (PDF 5MB)

Board Nominations The ANHCA Board of Directors is responsible for governing the organisation, setting its strategic direction, overseeing performance, ensuring compliance, and acting in the best interests of the sector. Directors provide leadership and make decisions that guide ANHCA’s long-term growth and impact. They may be nominated by member organisations or appointed as independent directors based on their skills, experience, and alignment with ANHCA’s mission Are you a purpose-driven leader looking to make a meaningful impact nationwide? Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of a national organisation during a pivotal stage? Would you like to work alongside passionate leaders to ensure the sector is heard at a federal level of government and policy? Why Join the ANHCA Board Our sector is doing critical, place-based work every day, yet they remain under-resourced and overlooked in national policy and funding decisions. Our sector is bigger than McDonald’s in scale, but lacks the strong, united voice it deserves. We are transforming ANHCA into that voice: a powerful, professional, and influential national peak that unites the sector, strengthens its capacity, and ensures it is heard at the highest levels. With the right people at the table, we can build a sustainable, impactful organisation that shapes the future of the sector. By joining, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring ANHCA not only survives, but thrives, becoming the national leader our communities urgently need. Member Representatives Member Representatives help ensure ANHCA stays accountable and connected to members’ interests. They represent their state member organisation at the national level, exercise voting rights on key matters such as Board appointments and constitutional changes, and act as a communication link between the member and ANHCA. Members (the State Peak bodies) may appoint an individual as its Representative to exercise any or all powers the member may exercise: at general meetings; or in relation to resolutions passed without a meeting. Board Members The ANHCA Board is responsible for governing the organisation, setting its strategic direction, ensuring compliance, and acting in the best interests of ANHCA. Directors are appointed based on their skills, experience, and alignment with the organisation’s mission. Sector (member-nominated) Board members bring direct knowledge and perspectives from member organisations, while Independent Board members contribute external expertise and skills to strengthen governance and strategic oversight. Download ANHCA's 2025 Constituion

Our Donors Philanthropic giving is more than supporting the work of today, it strengthens the capacity of our sector to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Funding provided to ANHCA is an investment in the long-term sustainability of NCHCs nationwide, ensuring they remain a strong foundation for communities for generations to come. We sincerely thank all donors for their generosity and commitment. Your support empowers our sector to continue making a meaningful, lasting impact across Australia. Our Partners Our sector is a network of over 1,000 agile, front-line responders that are able to act quickly, reach vast communities, and continue support well beyond immediate response periods. Our partnerships already demonstrate this reach and agility. Adult Learning Australia (education and skills) Mental health services and aged care Family violence support Universities (student placements – psychologists) Crisis response (COVID RAT/mask distribution, disaster relief) NDIS and disability services Administering government grants (e.g. DSS Strong & Resilient Communities)

$10,000 of grant funding available for Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres to tackle poverty and disadvantage. Strong & Resilient Communities (SARC) The Strong & Resilient Communities (SARC) grant program provides Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHCs) with the opportunity to access up to $15,000 to support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their local communities within a 6-month period. Eligible projects will deliver group or individual services designed to improve participant wellbeing, social connection, resilience, independence, and life skills to: Support young people aged 12–18 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school, employment or training. Support people with disability to increase independence and participation in their community. Support unemployed individual s to build skills, networks and pathways to employment or education. Support vulnerable and disadvantaged women, including those experiencing social isolation or discrimination, to strengthen self-agency and engage in the community or economy. WHO CAN APPLY? These grants are only available to NCHCs who are members of our state peak bodies . Only one submission will be considered per NCHCS in each round. Applicants must be willing to collect basic participant data for reporting. There is no population limit for this grant - NCHCs in towns or communities of any size are eligible. Before you begin your application determine whether your project meets the eligibility criteria by reading the applicant guidelines. If you are unsure, contact Jarrah on 0428 964 817 or jarrah@anhca.org Applicant Recommendations Download our Applicant Recommendations to get started. Round 2! Opens: Monday 3rd November 2025 | Closes: Monday 1st December 5pm AEDT* *Strictly no late submissions, note that 5pm closing time is in AEDT time. Register for the info session | Wednesday 12th November 1PM AEDT Download the 2025 Program Guidelines Download the Assessment Rubric Download the Participant Survey (PREVIEW ONLY)* * this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out. Download the Progress Report (PREVIEW ONLY)* * this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out. Download the Acquittal Form (PREVIEW ONLY)* * this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out. Download the Application Form (PREVIEW ONLY)* * this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. Click the below for the online application. Download the Budget Template * this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. Click the below for the online application. APPLY NOW! Please note that although you cannot save your progress, we recommend that you use the preview application form to work on your application offline before submitting. Read the 2025 Applicant Guidelines Summarised document of the Strong & Resilient Communities (SARC) Grant program eligibility requirements, application process etc. READ GUIDELINES

Services Australia Directory At least 10% of Australia’s Neighbourhood Houses and Centres provide contracted services for Services Australia , either as an Agency or Access Point. Neighbourhood Houses and Centres make up 23% of all Centrelink Access Points and Agents. In addition, hundreds of Neighbourhood Houses and Centres support Services Australia clients informally. They assist with accessing online services for those lacking the required digital literacy, or those who experience other challenges in dealing with services like Centrelink . Up until the Covid-19 pandemic, some Neighbourhood Houses and Centres also facilitated community liaison officers’ visits, enabling Services Australia staff to meet with clients in a less formal setting. Please Note: Agents help you conduct your business with us using free self-service facilities. Access Points have free self-service facilities you can use. Western Australia Victoria Queensland South Australia Tasmania New South Wales Western Australia - Services Australia Directory AUGUSTA (Access Point) Augusta & Districts Community Childcare Inc. info@acecqa.gov.au 66 Allnut Terrace AUGUSTA WA BEACON (Access Point) Beacon Central CRC beacon@beaconcrc.net.au 11 Rowlands Street BEACON WA BEVERLEY (Access Point) Beverley CRC beverley@crc.net.au 141 Vincent St BEVERLEY WA BODDINGTON (Agent) Boddington CRC shire@boddington.wa.gov.au 20 Bannister Road BODDINGTON WA BOYUP BROOK (Access Point) Boyup Brook CRC crc@boyupbrook.org 86 Abel Street BOYUP BROOK WA BREMER BAY (Access Point) Bremer Bay CRC info@bremerbaycrc.com Mary Street BREMER BAY WA BRIDGETOWN (Agent) Bridgetown CRC admin@bridgetowncrc.net.au 150 Hampton Street BRIDGETOWN WA BROOKTON (Access Point) Brookton CRC crcmail@brookton.wa.gov.au 89 Robinson Road BROOKTON WA COOROW (Access Point) Coorow CRC Cnr Main & Bristol Streets COOROW WA CUE (Agent) Community Resource Centre 72 Austin St CUE WA CUNDERDIN (Access Point) Cunderdin CRC admin@cunderdincrc.net.au 57 Main Street CUNDERDIN WA DALWALLINU (Access Point) Dalwallinu CRC 53 Johnston St DALWALLINU WA DARKAN (Access Point) Health & Resource Centre 27-29 Burrowes Street DARKAN WA DENHAM (Agent) Shark Bay Community Resource Centre sharkbaytc@westnet.com.au 10 Denham Road DENHAM WA DENMARK (Agent) Denmark CRC reception@denmarkcrc.com.au 2 Strickland Street DENMARK WA DERBY (Access Point) Mowanjum Community Resource Centre Gibb River Road DERBY WA DONGARA ( Agent) Dongara Community Resource Centre reception@dongaracrc.net 11 Moreton Terrace DONGARA WA DONNYBROOK ( Agent) Donnybrook Community Resource Centre donnybrook@crc.net.au Old Station Masters House lot 101 South Western Hw DONNYBROOK WA DOWERIN ( Access Point) Dowerin CRC admin@dowerincrc.org.au 13 Stewart Street DOWERIN WA FRANKLAND RIVER ( Access Point) Frankland River Community Resource Centre Inc reception@franklandrivercrc.org.au 55 Wingebellup Rd FRANKLAND RIVER WA GINGIN (Access Point) Gingin District CRC crc@gingin.net 1a Lily King Place GINGIN WA GNOWANGERUP (Agent) Yougenup Centre gnpshire@gnowangerup.wa.gov.au 47 Yougenup Rd GNOWANGERUP WA GOOMALLING (Access Point) Goomalling CRC goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.au 51-53 Railway Terrace GOOMALLING WA GREENBUSHES (Access Point) Greenbushes CRC reception@greenbushescrc.net.au 46 Blackwood Road GREENBUSHES WA HARVEY (Agent) Harvey CRC admin@harveycrc.com.au 5 Gibbs St HARVEY WA HOPETOUN (Access Point) Hopetoun CRC crc@hopetounwa.com 46 Veal Street HOPETOUN WA HYDEN (Access Point) Hyden CRC hyden@hydencrc.com.au 40 Naughton St HYDEN WA JERRAMUNGUP (Access Point) Jerramungup CRC admin@jerramungupcrc.com.au 8-10 Tobruk Road JERRAMUNGUP WA JURIEN BAY (Agent) Jurien Bay CRC office@jurienbaycrc.net.au 67 Bashford Street JURIEN BAY WA KALANNIE (Access Point) Kalannie CRC kalanniecrc@kalannie.com.au 67 Roche Street KALANNIE WA KELLERBERRIN (Agent) Kellerberrin CRC kellerberrin@crc.net.au 94 Massingham Street KELLERBERRIN WA KONDININ (Access Point) Kondinin CRC reception@kondinincrc.com.au 3 Gordon Street KONDININ WA KULIN (Access Point) Kulin CRC shire@kulin.wa.gov.au 38 Johnston St KULIN WA LAKE GRACE (Access Point) Lake Grace CRC central@lakegracecrc.net Lot 65, Absolon Street LAKE GRACE WA LANCELIN (Agent) Lancelin Community Resource Centre crc@lancelin.net 117 Gingin Road LANCELIN WA LEEMAN (Access Point) Leeman Green Head CRC 2 Spencer Street LEEMAN WA LEONORA (Agent) Leonora CRC Leonora@crc.net.au 60 Tower Street LEONORA WA MANJIMUP (Agent) Manjimup CRC reception@manjimup.org.au 45 Rose St MANJIMUP WA MARBLE BAR (Agent) Old Shire Office marblebarcrc@bigpond.com Lot 11 Francis Street MARBLE BAR WA MERREDIN (Agent) Merredin CRC merredin@crc.net.au 110 Barrack Street MERREDIN WA MINGENEW (Access Point) Mingenew CRC crcmanager@mingenew.wa.au 50 Midlands Road MINGENEW WA MORAWA (Access Point) Morawa CRC morawa@crc.net.au 46 Winfield Street MORAWA WA NANNUP (Access Point) Nannup CRC nannupcrc@nannuptc.org.au 10 Warren Road NANNUP WA NAREMBEEN (Access Point) Narembeen CRC admin@narembeen.wa.gov.au Unit 2, 19 Churchill Street NAREMBEEN WA NORSEMAN (Agent) Norseman CRC shire@dundas.wa.gov.au 78 Prinsep St NORSEMAN WA NORTHCLIFFE (Access Point) Northcliffe CRC ncrc@northcliffe.org.au Lot 178, Muirillup Road NORTHCLIFFE WA ONGERUP (Access Point) Yongergnow-Ongerup CRC manager@ongerupcrc.net.au Lot 260, Jaekel Street ONGERUP WA PARABURDOO (Agent) Karingal Neighbourhood Centre In karingalcentre@bigpond.com Lot 88 Anzac Place PARABURDOO WA PATJARR (Access Point) Karilywarra Community Council Lot 1, Patjarr Community PATJARR WA PEMBERTON (Access Point) Pemberton CRC office@pembertoncrc.org.au 29 Brockman St PEMBERTON WA PERENJORI (Access Point) Perenjori CRC Lot 4, Fowler Street PERENJORI WA PINGRUP (Access Point) Pingrup CRC pingrupcrc@gmail.com 2 Burston Street PINGRUP WA QUAIRADING (Access Point) Quairading Community Resource Centre quairading@crc.net.au 1 Parker Street QUAIRADING WA RAVENSTHORPE (Access Point) Ravensthorpe CRC hello@ravycrc.com.au 28 Dunn Street RAVENSTHORPE WA SOUTHERN CROSS (Access Point) Southern Cross CRC yilgarn@yilgarn.wa.gov.au Canopus Street SOUTHERN CROSS WA TAMBELLUP (Access Point) Tambellup CRC ambellup@crc.net.au 34 Norrish Street TAMBELLUP WA TJUKURLA (Access Point) Tjukurla Community Council tjukurla.csm@ngcouncil.org.au Lot 28, Tjukurla Community TJUKURLA WA WAGIN (Agent) Wagin CRC admin@wagincrc.net.au 46-48 Tudhoe Street WAGIN WA WALPOLE (Access Point) Walpole CRC crc@walpole.org.au Latham Avenue WALPOLE WA WANDERING (Access Point) Wandering Agricultural Hall reception@wandering.wa.gov.au 18 Watts Street WANDERING WA WAROONA (Agent) Waroona CRC reception@waroonacrc.com.au 10 Henning Street WAROONA WA WILLIAMS (Access Point) Williams CRC williams@crc.net.au 5 Brooking Street WILLIAMS WA WYALKATCHEM (Access Point) Wyalkatchem CRC admin@wyalkatchemcrc.com Lot 5700 Railway Terrace WYALKATCHEM WA YORK (Agent) York CRC reception@yorkcrc.net.au 89 Avon Terrace YORK WA Victoria - Services Australia Directory ALEXANDRA (Agent) Alexandra Community Hub admin@alexhub.com.au 38a Downey Street ALEXANDRA VIC BEAUFORT (Agent) Beaufort Community Resource Centre bcrc@pyrenees.vic.gov.au 72 Neill Street BEAUFORT VIC BEECHWORTH (Access Point) Quercus Beechworth Inc reception@quercusbeechworth.com 26 Ford Street BEECHWORTH VIC BOORT (Access Point) Boort Resource and Information Centre info@boortbric.net 119-121 Godfrey Street BOORT VIC CANN RIVER (Agent) Cann River Community Centre cann.river@bigpond.com 13 Princes Highway CANN RIVER VIC CASTLEMAINE (Agent) Castlemaine Community House reception@cch.org.au 30 Templeton Street CASTLEMAINE VIC CHARLTON (Agent) Wycheproof Community Resource Centre Inc mwcrc@bigpond.net.au 11 High Street CHARLTON VIC COBRAM (Agent) Cobram Community House cch@cch.vic.edu.au 43-45 Punt Road COBRAM VIC CORRYONG (Agent) Corryong Neighbourhood Centre admin@corryongnc.org 39 Hanson Street CORRYONG VIC DONALD (Agent) Donald Learning Group donaldlearninggroupinc@iinet.net.au 31 Woods Street DONALD VIC FOSTER (Agent) Manna Gum Community House manager@mgch.org.au Cnr Station Road & Court Street FOSTER VIC HEATHCOTE (Agent) Heathcote Community House heathcotecommunityhouse3@gmail.com 55 Hospital Street HEATHCOTE VIC HEYFIELD (Access Point) Heyfield Community Resource Centre coordinator@heyfield.net 5 George Street HEYFIELD VIC KORUMBURRA (Agent) Milpara Community House milpara@dcsi.net.au 21 Shellcot Road KORUMBURRA VIC KYABRAM (Agent) Kyabram Community And Learning Centre kclc@kclc.com.au 21 - 25 Lake Road KYABRAM VIC LANG LANG (Access Point) Lang Lang Community Centre llcc@langlang.net 7 Westernport Road LANG LANG VIC LORNE (Agent) Lorne Community House lorne.community@gorh.vic.gov.au 16 Mountjoy Parade LORNE VIC MANSFIELD (Agent) Mace Inc reception@mace.vic.edu.au 145-147 High Street MANSFIELD VIC MOUNT BEAUTY (Agent) Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre info@mountbeauty.org.au 1 Tennis Court Avenue MOUNT BEAUTY VIC NATHALIA (Access Point) Nathalia Community House nathch@bigpond.com.au 44 Blake Street NATHALIA VIC PYRAMID HILL (Access Point) Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House phnh@bigpond.com 43-45 unit 5/8 Kelly Street PYRAMID HILL VIC QUAMBATOOK (Access Point) Quambatook Community Resource Centre qcrc@bigpond.com 8 Guthrie Street QUAMBATOOK VIC ROBINVALE (Agent) Robinvale Resource Centre 68-72 Herbert Street ROBINVALE VIC RUSHWORTH (Access Point) Rushworth Community House admin@rushcomhouse.org.au 67 High Street RUSHWORTH VIC WALLAN ( Access Point) Wallan and District Community Group neighbour@iprimus.com.au 42 Bentinck Street WALLAN VIC WARRACKNABEAL ( Access Point) Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre INC. info@wnhlc.com.au 2 Cox Street WARRACKNABEAL VIC WEDDERBURN (Agent) Wedderburn Community House 24 Wilson Street WEDDERBURN VIC WYCHEPROOF ( Access Point) Wycheproof Community Resource Centre info@wycheproofcrc.org.au 280 Broadway WYCHEPROOF VIC YARRA JUNCTION ( Access Point) Cire Yarra Junction Community Hub 2463 Warburton Highway YARRA JUNCTION VIC YARRAM (Agent) Yarram Neighbourhood House yclc@dcsi.net.au 292 Commercial Road YARRAM VIC YARRAWONGA (Agent) Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House Inc community@ymclc.edu.au 1 Hargrave Court YARRAWONGA VIC Queensland - Services Australia Directory BABINDA (Agent) Babinda Taskforce taskforce@babinda.net.au 51 Munro Street BABINDA QLD BOONAH (Agent) Carinity Fassifern Community Centre 4 Little High Street BOONAH QLD CHILDERS (Agent) Childers Neighbourhood Centre ceo@bundaberg.qld.gov.au 69 Churchill Road CHILDERS QLD CHINCHILLA (Agent) Chinchilla Community Centre info@cfsc.org.au 67-71 Middle Street CHINCHILLA QLD CLERMONT (Agent) Clermont Community Housing And Other Services 2 Lime Street CLERMONT QLD COLLINSVILLE (Agent) Collinsville Community Association Inc 81-91 Garrick Street COLLINSVILLE QLD LAIDLEY (Agent) Kyabra Community Centre kyabra@kyabra.org 13 Mary Street LAIDLEY QLD MILLMERRAN (Agent) Millmerran Community Support Service (Toowoomba Regional Council) 30-32 Campbell Street MILLMERRAN QLD MONTO (Agent) Monto Neighbourhood Centre 7 Huxley Street MONTO QLD MUNDUBBERA (Agent) North Burnett Community Service - Mundubbera cm@nbcs.org.au 69 Stuart-Russell Street MUNDUBBERA QLD MURGON (Agent) Graham House Community Centre admin@grahamhouse.org.au 21 Taylor Street East MURGON QLD POMONA (Agent) Pomona and District Community House admin@pomonacommunityhouse.com.au 1 Memorial Ave POMONA QLD PORT DOUGLAS (Access Point) Neighbourhood Centre manager@pdnc.org.au 6-10 Mowbray Street PORT DOUGLAS QLD RAVENSHOE (Agent) Ravenshoe Community Centre support@ravcom.org.au 3 Bolton Street RAVENSHOE QLD ROLLINGSTONE (Access Point) Rollingstone Community Centre rollingstonertcreception@gmail.com 44 Community Crescent ROLLINGSTONE QLD SARINA (Access Point) Sarina Neighbourhood Centre SarinaNeighbourhoodCentre@mackay.qld.gov.au 65 Broad Street SARINA QLD TARA (Agent) Tara Neighbourhood Centre 49 Day Street TARAQLD TULLY (Agent) Tully Support Centre info@tullysupportcentre.com.au 54 Bryant Street TULLY QLD WINTON (Agent) Winton Neighbourhood Centre 75 Elderslie Street WINTON QLD South Australia - Services Australia Directory LOXTON (Access Point) Loxcare Inc admin@loxcare.org.au 15 Drabsch Street LOXTON SA ROBERTSTOWN (Access Point) Robertstown War Memorial Community Centre 7 Commercial Street ROBERTSTOWN SA MANNUM (Agent) Mid Murray Support Service Inc. reception@mmss.com.au 58 Walker Ave MANNUM SA MILLICENT (Agent) ac.care - Millicent care@accare.org.au 57-59 George Street MILLICENT SA YORKETOWN (Agent) Southern Yorke Peninsula Community Hub Incorporated admin@sypcommunityhub.com.au 33 Stansbury Road YORKETOWN SA Tasmania - Services Australia Directory ROSEBERY (Agent) Rosebery Neighbourhood House coordinator@roseberyneighbourhoodhouse.com.au 8 Agnes Street ROSEBERY TAS ZEEHAN (Agent) Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre manager.znc@zeehan.net.au 27 Belstead Street ZEEHAN TAS New South Wales - Services Australia Directory BELLINGEN (Agent) Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire Inc coordinator@ncobs.org.au 31 Hyde Street BELLINGEN NSW CONDOBOLIN (Agent) Western Plains Regional Development 18 William Street CONDOBOLIN NSW CROOKWELL (Agent) Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre crookwellnc@yahoo.com.au 48 Denison Street CROOKWELL NSW DUNGOG (Agent) Dungog Shire Community Centre 103 Dowling Street DUNGOG NSW EDEN (Agent) Eden Community Access Centre admin@eden.nsw.au Cnr Mitchell & Mlay St EDEN NSW EVANS HEAD (Agent) Mid Richmond Centre, Shop 4 Johnny's Arcade 6 Oak Street EVANS HEAD NSW NIMBIN (Agent) Nimbin Neighbourhood & Information Centre 71 Cullen Street NIMBIN NSW POTTSVILLE (Agent) Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre info@pbnc.org.au 12 Elizabeth Street POTTSVILLE NSW TEMORA (Agent) Temora Community Centre reception@tccinc.org.au 221-225 Hoskins Street TEMORA NSW WELLINGTON (Agent) Wellington Information and Neighbourhood Service michael@winscommunitycentre.com.au 27 Swift Street WELLINGTON NSW WOOLGOOLGA (Agent) Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre rb.wnc@bigpond.net.au 35 Beach St WOOLGOOLGA NSW

DGR for our Sector The Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) system determines which charities can receive tax-deductible donations and funding from grant makers – but it’s outdated, overly complex, and unfair. For our sector, this is especially important. Many NCHCs face barriers in accessing DGR, and the feedback they receive is often inconsistent, making it harder to secure vital funding. Every week more than 400,000 people walk through the doors of a NCHC. There are over a thousand across the country serving crucial roles in local communities: providing inclusive spaces for social connection, opportunities for learning and support, and acting as the first point of contact for people facing hardship, especially in rural and regional areas. Many NCHCs have the same question: how can we get DGR status? In this article below Jusice Connect answer some frequently asked questions to give NCHCs the understanding of the opportunities and challenges they may face in obtaining DGR status, and outline help that Not-for-profit Law can provide. Read More ANHCA is proud to support Justice Connect’s Unlock DGR campaign, which calls for reform of Australia’s outdated and inconsistent Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) system. At the same time, we’re continuing our sector-specific advocacy to ensure the barriers faced by Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHCs) are addressed as a matter of priority. We recently met with Andrew Leigh’s office, who acknowledged the urgency of this issue and are committed to finding a solution. A working session with the ATO and key stakeholders is expected soon to map the best path forward. To strengthen our advocacy, we’re collecting ATO acceptance or rejection letters from NCHCs that have applied for DGR. These examples will help demonstrate inconsistencies and build the case for reform. Please share your outcome letter with us below. Upload here The Unlock DGR campaign calls for reform that will: Simplify and modernise DGR rules. Support the goal of doubling philanthropy by 2030. Help charities create more impact in their communities.

Sustainable Development Goals The 17 Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations are urgent call to action by all countries to bring peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. Neighbourhood and community houses and centres across Australia work towards these goals everyday. From food parcel programs to outreach programs to disadvantaged members of our community. We are the heart of our community. Training for the SDGs is on our SDG's for Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres page In Partnership with 1/1

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal About Life below water is a crucial sustainable development goal as it works to conserve and sustainably use the world's oceans, seas and marine resources. Maintaining healthy oceans supports climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. However the ocean is threatened by increasing levels of debris, which has huge impacts upon the environment, biodiversity and the economy. The ocean is such an important part of Australias livelihood as, much of Australia relies on the ocean for living and working, with much of our tourism industry relying on our beaches and Great Barrier Reef. Why it Matters 20% of the worlds reefs are destroyed without recovery >3 billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods 40% of the ocean is heavily affected by pollution Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Neighbourhood Houses and Centres work towards meeting life below water through employing sustainable environmental practices that reduce run-off and pollution which impact upon our water ways. Houses and centres across Australia use water tanks to promote sustainable water usage and grow organic gardens that reduce water consumption and run-off. Our Targets Tragets What

Thank you for your interest in making a tax deductible donation to our wonderful Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHC) across Australia. DONATIONS Thank you for your interest in making a tax deductible donation to our wonderful Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHC) across Australia. We accept and distribute donations ($20 or over) on the behalf of NCHCs across Australia under our DGR Status. We also accept donations for the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association as the peak body. All donations made through the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR will receive a tax receipt. NOTE: To support the continued administration of the Public Fund for DGR, ANHCA receives 5% from donations. Complete the online donation form Make a direct bank transfer to ANHCA’s public fund Await a tax-deductible receipt from ANHCA via email After receiving the payment and confirming the donor has completed the form, the donation (minus a 5% administration fee) will be forwarded to the NCHC. Shortly, the tax-deductible receipt will be emailed to you. Donate to a House or Centre Donate to ANHCA Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre, VIC Central Ringwood Community Centre, VIC Can we specify which NCHC the donation will benefit? You are able to indicate the Neighbourhood or Community House or Centre you would like your donation to go to. All donations made have been directed to the organisation nominated by the donor. Your donation must be made unconditionally to the ANHCA Public Fund for DGR in order to be tax deductible, and the distribution of funds received is legally the decision of the ANHCA Public Fund Committee. Who oversees how the donations are used? The ANHCA Public Fund for DGR operates under the rules determined by the Australian Taxation Office, which requires the majority of committee members to meet their definition of ‘Responsible Persons’. As not-for-profit entities, each organisation must report annually on their financial position to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC), their state regulatory body and their members. Do you need support? If you need assistance with the donation process, contact Jarrah at 0428 964 817 or jarrah@anhca.org