A strong, vibrant community that embraces its diversity and empowers all to achieve their potential.
The Goonawarra Neighbourhood House will facilitate opportunities for community strengthening by engaging dynamically with the community to ensure a service that is responsive to the local needs and issues.
Goonawarra Neighbourhood House was a long sought-after facility, after lobbying the then Shire of Bulla, the house opened in April 1990. The House is located within the Goonawarra Community Hub. Our neighbours include Goonawarra Medical Centre, Sunningdale Avenue Children's Centre, Goonawarra Primary School, local shops and the Goonawarra Community Centre. Today the Neighbourhood House is primarily funded through the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing, this funding supports our four staff and operational costs. Funding is also provided by the City of Hume to help facilitate programs for the local community and through application to non-government organisations, state and federal grants.
Goonawarra Neighbourhood House is a non-profit, community-controlled organisation managed by an elected Committee of Management made up of local volunteers. As part of the Neighbourhood House Sector, Goonawarra Neighbourhood House seeks to work with the local community to identify and address community needs using a community development approach. Through this approach, we encourage change and growth to improve the social, environmental, and cultural infrastructures within the local community and individuals. We seek to be inclusive and supportive of people from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities. We believe every individual has inherent worth, knowledge and skills.
