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Maree Murphy, manager at Chiltern Neighbourhood House

UPPER MURRAY REGIONAL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE NETWORK

Karen Ramsay, manager of Bandiana Neighbourhood House and Baranduda Community Centre, sews with community members

OUR  PURPOSE

Our Network exists to empower, support and enable our members to be outstanding and impactful community development leaders in their communities.

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We do this in a range of ways, including direct operational and governance support, network-wide projects and advocacy.

HOW WE WORK WITH OUR MEMBERS

Quercus Beechworth community garden
Yackandandah Community Centre - community garden participants
Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre cafe

SUPPORT

We work with managers and committees to provide governance and operational orientation, support and training.

ADVOCACY

We raise awareness of neighbourhood houses as key community assets.

PROJECTS

We seek opportunities for network-wide projects that increase the impact of our members.

Neighbourhood houses in Upper Murray provide outstanding community value.

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The community value of the work of our neighbourhood houses in 2022 is over $18M. This equates to:

  • $3.26 for every $1 of income generated;

  • $12.19 for every $1 of Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding; and

  • $485.68 for every hour the average neighbourhood house is in use

Volunteers at neighbourhood houses across Upper Murray share their thoughts about why they love volunteering

Hear from some of the many volunteers that support the community through their neighbourhood house.

LATEST NEWS

Pangerang Community Hub wins resilience award!

Congratulations to Pangerang Community Hub in Wangaratta for winning the NHVic Community Resilience Award for the Mobile Community Hub project. The Mobile Hub project explores a different delivery model for neighbourhood houses by breaking down barriers to participation. It supports community resilience and demonstrates the role of neighbourhood houses in the space of emergency response and recovery.
Congratulations to Pangerang Community Hub in Wangaratta for winning the NHVic Community Resilience Award for the Mobile Community Hub project.

Congratulations to Pangerang Community Hub in Wangaratta for winning the NHVic Community Resilience Award for the Mobile Community Hub project.

The Mobile Hub project explores a different delivery model for neighbourhood houses by breaking down barriers to participation. It supports community resilience and demonstrates the role of neighbourhood houses in the space of emergency response and recovery.

Community Connections made across the table in Tallangatta

The Connecting Communities in Upper Hume social prescribing project at Tallangatta Neighbourhood House (TNH) is dedicated to reducing social isolation. "We do this by fostering connections among local residents through events like the popular Connecting Communities Lunches, and Talking Cafés," said Katherine Lanigan, TNH Coordinator. "Community members can meet, share stories, and build new friendships in a welcoming, friendly environment".
Tallangatta Neighbourhood House joins the Connecting Communities Upper Hume Project by creating café dates and connection over the table.

The Connecting Communities in Upper Hume social prescribing project at Tallangatta Neighbourhood House (TNH) is dedicated to reducing social isolation. "We do this by fostering connections among local residents through events like the popular Connecting Communities Lunches, and Talking Cafés," said Katherine Lanigan, TNH Coordinator. "Community members can meet, share stories, and build new friendships in a welcoming, friendly environment".

Discover connection and creativity at Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House

"Social connections! That’s what Trudewind is all about," explains Leisha Deery, Manager of Trudewind Rd Neighbourhood House. Trudewind has been a hub for creative expression and community connection in Wodonga for over 20 years, offering diverse art and craft programs that foster personal growth and bring people together. A standout program, the weekly Monday Craft Group, provides a relaxed, welcoming space for participants to work on their own projects at their own pace.
Discover connection and creativity at Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House through a range of weekly craft groups.

"Social connections! That’s what Trudewind is all about," explains Leisha Deery, Manager of Trudewind Rd Neighbourhood House.

Trudewind has been a hub for creative expression and community connection in Wodonga for over 20 years, offering diverse art and craft programs that foster personal growth and bring people together. A standout program, the weekly Monday Craft Group, provides a relaxed, welcoming space for participants to work on their own projects at their own pace.

NETWORK  EVENTS

  • Chair Forum
    Chair Forum
    Wed, 30 July
    Virtual event
    30 July 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Virtual event
    Join fellow Neighbourhood House Chairs every six weeks to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build valuable local networks. A great opportunity to gain support and strengthen your role!
  • Chair Forum
    Chair Forum
    Thu, 11 Sept
    Virtual event
    11 Sept 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Virtual event
    Join fellow Neighbourhood House Chairs every six weeks to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build valuable local networks. A great opportunity to gain support and strengthen your role!
  • Chair Forum
    Chair Forum
    Wed, 22 Oct
    Virtual event
    22 Oct 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Virtual event
    Join fellow Neighbourhood House Chairs every six weeks to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build valuable local networks. A great opportunity to gain support and strengthen your role!
  • Chair Forum
    Chair Forum
    Thu, 04 Dec
    Virtual event
    04 Dec 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Virtual event
    Join fellow Neighbourhood House Chairs every six weeks to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build valuable local networks. A great opportunity to gain support and strengthen your role!

FIND YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

GET IN TOUCH

628 Upper Ryans Creek Rd, Upper Ryans Creek VIC 3673, Australia

coordinator@uppermurraynhn.org

0488 572225

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