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$ 6.7 M

upgrade to our facilities in 2015

29 Classes

offered every term

1261 People

participate in activities at Grovedale Neighbourhood House weekly

We acknowledge the Wadawurrung Traditional Custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

 

Our Mission

To provide a culturally safe,  inclusive, welcoming environment in which to run activities, programs and events that meet the needs of our diverse community and to provide opportunities for lifelong learning

About us

Grovedale Neighbourhood House is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP) and is auspiced by the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG).

It is an integral part of the Grovedale Community Hub, and provides a broad range of activities, programs and events to the community of Grovedale and surrounds.

The Grovedale Neighbourhood House Program operates within a rights based community development framework of inclusion, equity, diversity, life long learning and community connection and strengthening.

GNH is a member of the Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, and the Barwon Network of Neighbourhood Houses.

Read our plan here. 

Our History

The Grovedale Community Centre was constructed and officially opened in 1986 within the Shire of South Barwon. Funding was made available through the State Government. The Grovedale Senior Citizens Club became one of the several tenants, along with a branch of the municipal library. The Grovedale Senior Citizens Club was successful in gaining a grant through the State Government that enabled a contribution of $180,000 to the construction of the Centre. You can read more here.

Partners

 

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers who have a particular interest in arts, crafts, activities for adults & children, books, music etc, or general office / reception assistance. Various opportunities await in other areas as well.  We invite anyone from the community to come and volunteer to make our House an exciting and fun place to hang out!

If you have an idea, come and talk to us as we are always interested in new classes, activities, or events.

Email: info@grovedalenh.org.au

Phone (03) 5241 5717