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Privacy Policy Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication (ANHCA) is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication. Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication does not collect personally identifiable information about individuals except when such individuals specifically provide such information on a voluntary basis. For example, such personally identifiable information may be gathered from the registration process for subscription or services and in connection with content submissions, community postings (e.g., forums), suggestions and transactional areas. Personally identifiable information on individual users will not be sold or otherwise transferred to unaffiliated third parties without the approval of the user at the time of collection. At such points of collection, the user will have the opportunity to indicate whether he or she would like to "opt out" of receiving promotional and/or marketing information about other products, services and offerings and/or any third parties. Further, notwithstanding any opt out of promotional information by the user, we reserve the right to contact a subscriber regarding account status, changes to the subscriber agreement and other matters relevant to the underlying service and/or the information collected. We do reserve the right to perform statistical analyses of user behaviour and characteristics in order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the site and to inform advertisers of such information as well as the number of users that have been exposed to or clicked on their advertising banners. Upon request, we will allow any user to "opt out" of further promotional contacts at any time. Additionally upon request, we will use reasonable efforts to allow users to update/correct personal information previously submitted which the user states is erroneous to the extent such activities will not compromise privacy or security interests. Also, upon a user's request, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to functionally delete the user and his or her personal information from its database; however, it may be impossible to delete a user's entry without some residual information because of backups and records of deletions. Access to the database containing personal information is restricted to Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association staff members with direct responsibility for customer service or management of the website. Authorised staff members are not allowed to pass on information about members to non-authorised staff without the express permission of the Managing Director. Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association reserves the right to change this policy at any time by notifying users of the existence of a new privacy statement. This statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party. Your data may also be available to our website provider to enable us and them to deliver their service to us, carry out analysis and research on demographics, interests and behaviour of our users and supporters to help us gain a better understanding of them to enable us to improve our services. This may include connecting data we receive from you on the website to data available from other sources. Your personally identifiable data will only be used where it is necessary for the analysis required, and where your interests for privacy are not deemed to outweigh their legitimate interests in developing new services for us. In the case of this activity the following will apply: Your data will be made available to our website provider The data that may be available to them include any of the data we collect as described in this policy. Our website provider will not transfer your data to any other third party, or transfer your data outside of the EEA. They will store your data for a maximum of 7 years. This processing does not affect your rights as detailed in this privacy policy. Choice/Opt-Out Our site provides users the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications. This site gives users the following options for removing their information from our database to not receive future communications or to no longer receive our service: 1. You can send email to emma@anhca.org 2. You can call the following telephone number: (03) 9602 1228 If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, you can contact : Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association Shop B41, Level 4 744 Bourke Street Docklands VIC 3008 Telephone: (03) 9602 1228 Email: emma@anhca.org

Supporting Stronger Communities Grant Program The Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant program provides Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHC) across Australia the opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 for projects/programs that seek to promote equality and inclusion. This grant program will seek to achieve national coverage across the total grant pool. As such, targets are set for the proportion of funding that will be allocated in each state per round. WHO CAN APPLY? All NCHCs located within metropolitan areas are eligible ( see this document ). Other NCHCs located in towns or cities with a population of more than 15,000 people are also eligible, based on postcode. If you are from an area with a smaller population, see Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program. 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. 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 Register for the Info Session | Tue 30 July, 2pm AEST View the Metropolitan based NCHCs Explained Download the 2024 Program Guidelines Download the guide on Creating a Budget 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. Round 15 IS NOW CLOSED! Opens: 22 July 2024 | Closes: 22 August 2024, 5pm AEST* *Strictly no late submissions, note that 5pm closing time is in AEST time. CLOSED! Please note this link is for the FINAL submission only. You cannot save your progress. We recommend that you use the preview application form to work on your application offline before submitting. Read the 2024 Applicant Guidelines Summarised document of the Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant program eligibility requirements, application process etc. READ GUIDELINES Get inspiration for your application! Over 130 NCHCs across Australia have received SSC grants to deliver important initiatives. READ ABOUT THEM

Member Representative and Committee Nomination Information Would you like to get involved with the governance of ANHCA? There are two ways you can get involved - as a state representative or as a committee member. These positions are open to anyone in the neighbourhood and community houses and centres sector. Member Representative As a member representative you will represent one of the member states, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, and Victoria. As a state representative you will be appointed to act as a member states representative where you will vote at general meetings and stand for election. Please find the application form on page 13. Committee Member ANHCA's committee consists of up to eight members from each state, with specific roles as President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary available. Please find the application form on page 14. Application document

Other Helpful Resources Disability Support Pension - DSP DSP is a Centrelink payment for people who have a medical or psycho-social condition, or intellectual disability, that limits their ability to work. This document contains details on eligibility, application submission requirements and more. Disability Support Pension FACTSHEET NFP Bookkeepers and Accountants The purpose of this e-book is to assist bookkeepers and accountants new to NFPs in preparing accurate accounting records. It will also ensure that your accounts will be audit ready with the minimum amount of effort. Tips from the Auditor for NFP Bookkeepers and Accountants

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal About Everybody should have enough money or resources for the basic needs of life – enough food for oneself and for one’s family; a roof over one’s head; and resources to cover clothing, education and health expenses. Poverty has many dimensions, but its causes include unemployment, social exclusion, and high vulnerability of certain populations to disasters, diseases and other phenomena which prevent them from being productive. Growing inequality is detrimental to economic growth and undermines social cohesion, increasing political and social tensions and, in some circumstances, driving instability and conflicts. Why it Matters 3.25 million Australians live below the poverty line 700,000 of those are children under 15 60% of people on Youth Allowance live below the poverty line Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing It is hard to pinpoint exactly how Neighbourhood houses and centres work towards No Poverty because it is so deeply ingrained in our day to day operations. We work towards this goal without even realising it. Across our houses you will typically see food parcels being available to vulnerable members of our community, healthy and nutritious lunches that bring the community together, programs that help people find financial independence. At a state and national level we are championing the raise the rate campaign and lobbying ministers for a change in reform. Targets What Localising the SDGs No Poverty Speakers Mary Wooldridge: Former LNP Minister for Mental Health, Community Services, Disability and Womens Affairs Dr Jemery Baskin: Fellow, Melbourne School of Government and Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne Minna Yikanno, Head of Research team at Kela Dalal Smiley - CEO Wellsprings or Women (VIC) Gaelle Gouillou- CEO Spiers Centre (WA) Our Targets

Contact We would love to hear from you! Contact Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) today. Contact: Jarrah Kelly, Project Support Specialist Email: jarrah@anhca.org Mobile: 0428 964 817

Training for Grant Applications Emily, the ANHCA Grants officer has put together two videos that discuss eligibility factors and the assessment criteria that the panel consider when reading grant applications. Watch these videos to improve your application. Eligibility Factors Assessment Criteria

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets Abou About the Goal The goal is to take urgent and necessary action to tackle climate change and its impacts. As greenhouse gas levels continue to climb, climate change is occurring at much higher rates than anticipated, and its effects are evident worldwide. By addressing climate change, we can build a sustain-able world for everyone. We need to act now. We are already seeing how climate change can exacerbate storms and disasters, and threats such as food and water scarcity. In Australia, we are seeing the impact of climate change, with longer droughts, worse fire seasons, and coral bleaching. Australians are extremely dependent on the climate for our economic growth, from tourism to farming and agricultural. If climate change goes unchecked it will have devastating implications for not only us but the rest of the world. Why it Matters Australia is experiencing longer and more extreme droughts Australia has one of the highest per capita of carbon dioxide in the world 30% of the Great Barrier Reef is dead after 2016 bleaching Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Neighbourhood Houses and Centres work to tackle climate action through incorporating sustainable practices into their everyday operations. Many of our houses and centres are the main community organisation operating in natural disasters, strengthening community resilience and providing much needed support. For example in the 2019/2020 fires, Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood House held regular community meetings to keep the people informed and offer support for those who had lost loved ones and homes. At a local, state and national level, to build community resilience for the recent fires, many houses and centres held a community morning tea or lunch to raise funds for the impacted houses/ centres. Together we raised over $10,000. What Our Targets Targets

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

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal About This goal aims to make cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. The world is becoming increasingly urbanized, with many people moving into urban areas, however cities account for about 70% of global carbon emissions and over 60% of resource use. As such it is critical that our cities are sustainable, as this reduces pollution levels, creates shared prosperity and social stability, without harming the environment. The better the conditions created in the community, the greater effect on quality of life. Why it Matters 86% of Australians population live in an urban area 72% non-native invasive plants are from home garders which impact on biodiversity 3rd Transport accounts for the third largest contributor to greenhouse emissions in Australia Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Neighbourhood Houses and Centres work towards achieving sustainable cities and communities by incorporating sustainable practices into our everyday operations. Many of our state peaks and houses/centres are going paperless, reducing office waste. Additionally, some houses and centres use solar panels to reduce their carbon footprint. Our Targets Tagets What

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal Goal 12 aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns to reduce environmental degradation. If we do not act to change our consumption and production patterns, we will cause irreversible dam-age to our environment. There are many aspects of consumption that with simple changes can have a big impact on society as a whole. For example, about one third of the food produced for human consumption each year is lost or wasted. Not only with responsible consumption and production can we reduce our environmental impact but we can divert wasted resources to where they are needed most. By recycling and donating clothing we reduce the amount of water used to make garments and stop them going to landfill while simultaneously reducing poverty. About Why it Matters 3 planets In 2050, almost 3 planets are required to sustain current lifestyles. $1 trillion worth of food ends up in bins - one third of all food produced 0.5% of the worlds water is accessible and drinkable for people What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Neighbourhood Houses and Centres work towards promoting responsible consumption and product through partnering with food saving companies such as Second Bite, to redistribute perfectly good food that would have gone to landfill to families in need. Some houses and centres also offer fix it services, where people can take broken items to be fixed by members of the House/ Centre, instead of buying a new item. By promoting responsible consumption and production we also minimise poverty within the community. Our Targets Targes What Why

Advocacy 2022 Federal Election - the issues that matter to our communities For the Federal election, climate change was the leading issue for people who participate, work or volunteer at Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across Australia, according to a poll we conducted throughout March 2022. We asked people to choose their top 5 priorities from a list of national issues. In the two weeks the survey was conducted, the poll received 1,388 responses. This included participants across 470 postcodes and impressively, includes representation of 122 of the 151 federal electorates. The top 5 issues were consistent across every state. These were, in order of priority: Climate Change Housing and Homelessness Cost of Living Health Services and Infrastructure Loneliness, Social Isolation and Mental Health Advocating for DGR status The Federal Government is proposing a new deductible gift recipient (DGR) for Men’s and Women’s Shed. While we absolutely support this, we see no reason why Neighbourhood Houses/Centres should not receive the same recognition. We have lodged a submission to the treasury on behalf of our members to extend the Draft Bill to include ANHCA, its peak body members and neighbourhood houses and centres across Australia. Similar to Men’s and Women’s Sheds, our houses/ centres provide: mental health support to the community prevention of or relief from social isolation a physical location for the community to support individuals undertaking activities and projects Adequacy of Newstart and other welfare payments In response to a Senate Inquiry, in September 3019, we submitted our calls for: an immediate $75 per week income to the single rate of allowances including Newstart an immediate 30% increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance the establishment of an independent expert panel to set future rates for pensions and allowances the inclusion of a wage-based component in determining future indexation the regular review of rates by the independent expert panel replacing Family Tax Benefit part B for single parents with a supplement that increases as children grow Read our Submission Read the report Read our Submission