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About Waminda Community House

Waminda provides a place where the community has opportunities to meet, participate in programs, activities, and access up to date information in a safe, supportive and socially inclusive environment.

Waminda is one of 24 neighbourhood houses and community centres in the Goulburn North East Region and is a member of the GNEACC Network and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (NHV).

Waminda - Our Organisation

NHV is the peak body for the Neighbourhood House and Leaning Centre sector in Victoria, with 16 Regional Neighbourhood House Networks operating across the State in a variety of ways. The Regional Networks are autonomous communities managed and incorporated bodies that provide local support and advocacy for Houses and Centres in that Network.

Objectives

• To provide opportunities for people in the community to meet and participate in activities, courses and groups that promote communication, the sharing of skills, and personal growth and empowerment
• To provide up to date information on a wide range of issues
• To provide flexible access to other community services
• To give people the opportunity to become involved in the management and operation of Waminda, the development and delivery of programs and activities that promote lifelong learning
• To foster a sense of belonging to the Waminda community where members are accepting and supportive of each other in a safe environment
• To advocate for, and represent the interests of the Waminda community in securing funding, resources and support to meet the community's needs
• To remain autonomous and flexible in response to community needs and in the delivery of activities, courses and information

Vision

Waminda provides a place where the community has opportunities to meet, participate in programs and activities, and access up to date information in a safe, supportive and socially inclusive environment.