Upper Murray Regional
Neighbourhood
House Network
HOW WE WORK WITH OUR MEMBERS
Neighbourhood houses in Upper Murray provide outstanding community value.
The community value of the work of our neighbourhood houses in 2022 is over $18M. This equates to:
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$3.26 for every $1 of income generated;
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$12.19 for every $1 of Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding; and
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$485.68 for every hour the average neighbourhood house is in use
Hear from some of the many volunteers that support the community through their neighbourhood house.
LATEST NEWS
Yarrawonga group shares volunteering experiences
A group of women from YMCLC had to opportunity to share their volunteering experiences and ideas with others from across the North East.
In mid-August, a group of women from the YMCLC Boomerang Bags community group had the opportunity to share their experiences with other community groups from across the North East.
Yarn-bombing for a good cause
Trudewind members knit to raise awareness about violence against women.
Over the month of August, some members of the craft groups at Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House were busy knitting and crocheting Orange Squares.
“We’re supporting the Zonta and Orange Door yarn bombing initiative to raise awareness about domestic, family and gender-based violence,” said Trudewind Coordinator, Leisha Deery.
Bridging the digital divide in Northeast Victoria
Pangerang Community Hub has been working for several years to improve digital literacy
Pangerang Community Hub has been working for several years to improve digital literacy.
“We’re really pleased to continue our commitment to bridging the digital divide by enhancing digital literacy within our region, said Pangerang Community Hub Executive Officer Tennille Hall.
“Our Mobile Hub has been a great way to get out into communities to help with this work.”
NETWORK EVENTS
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628 Upper Ryans Creek Rd, Upper Ryans Creek VIC 3673, Australia
0488 572225