Networks
The 16 Regional Neighbourhood House Networks operate across the State in a variety of ways. At the local or Network level the Networks provide local support and advocacy for Houses and Centres in that Network. They are autonomous, community-managed and incorporated bodies. Their work is varied and complex, and is reflective of the requirements of their member houses and centres, the communities of these houses and centres, the broader sector, and the community at large.
Networks are also an integral part of the NH and LC sector. Their relationships with their member houses and centres, with each other and with the ANHLC, other organisations and the broader community are an essential element of the sector. Networks play a key role in representing the views and needs of members and act as an interface between members and the ANHLC, local government and state governments, other organisations and the broader community. Their governance and operational training and support enhance the capacity of their members to operate effectively to meet funding requirements and local community needs.
Networks receive recurrent funding from DPCD and in some cases from local government. Many Networks also access a variety of other sources for diverse project funding. Membership numbers, geographical size and number of hours funded vary widely. Networks are funded for 10 to 36 staff hours or the equivalent per week and have a membership of 9 to 70 Houses/Centres.
The increased funding from the then DVC gained in the last financial year enabled RANCH and Mallee Networks to establish new Networker positions in the 06– 07 period.
Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Centres
03 5248 4273
barwonet@iprimus.com.au
Central Highlands Community House Network
0428 325 926
networker@chchnetwork.com.au
CHAOS (Community Houses Association of Outer Eastern Suburbs)
03 9727 0166
chaos000@bigpond.com.au
Community Houses Network Southern Region
03 9781 4478
network@chn.net.au
East Gippsland Neighbourhood House Network
03 5168 0206
caroline.liston@bigpond.com
GRNHG (Gippsland Regional Neighbourhood Houses Group)
03 5168 1448
grnhg@vic.australis.com.au
GNEACC (Goulburn North East Association of Community Centres Inc)
03 5826 5492
gneacc@bigpond.com.au
Mallee Network of Neighbourhood Houses
03 5032 2968
lea3591@yahoo.com.au
Network West
03 9376 4449
info@networkwest.net
NIECH (Network of Inner East Community Houses)
03 9807 0592
niech@vicnet.net.au
North East Neighbourhood House Network
03 9457 7900
nenhn@nenetwork.org.au
Northwest Neighbourhood House Network
03 9386 0782
carla@bnhc.vic.edu.au
RANCH (Regional Association of Neighbourhood and Community Houses)
03 5443 1876
ranch@impulse.net.au
Southwest Neighbourhood House Network
03 5571 9780
hamnh@swarh.vic.gov.au
Upper Murray Regional Neighbourhood House Network
02 6041-2282
kerryn@kinesiology-by-appointment.com.au
Wimmera West Grampians Neighbourhood House Network Collective
03 5356 2536
wwg@gir.net.au