Who are we?
The North East Neighbourhood House Network is a strong network of vibrant neighbourhood houses that share resources and work collaboratively on common priorities.
Our network consists of 35 Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres across the North East Melbourne municipalities of Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra.
What does the North East Neighbourhood House Network do?
We work to strengthen, connect and support our members, openly sharing ideas and resources. We provide professional development, promotion, advocacy and support so that together, we can create stronger communities.
North East Neighbourhood House Network (NENHN) operates within a social justice framework underpinned by 10 Community Development principles which are:
Community Ownership Community Participation
Empowerment Access and Equity
Life-Long Learning Inclusion
Networking Advocacy
Self-help Social Action
What do Neighbourhood House Networks do?
Neighbourhood House Networks link Neighbourhood Houses and their communities to:
Other Neighbourhood Houses and communities within the region
Other Neighbourhood House Networks
The peak body - Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (NHVic)
Local and State Government
Our extensive knowledge of the neighbourhood houses in our region allows us to advocate for our members to the various layers of Government and work collaboratively with NHVic to develop strategies for the whole sector.
We facilitate:
Individual support and resourcing to our members
Regional collaboration among our members on issues, needs and projects
Representation and advocacy on regional issues and needs to the NHVic, Local and State Governments.
The range and priority of services undertaken by the Neighbourhood House Network is directed by the membership and includes:
Service and program planning and development
Community development practice
Governance and management
Resources and training
Community education.