Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania

22/06/2026

19/06/2026

ℹ️ Applications now open to host a stall at our conference!

On the afternoon of Thursday 17 September, we’ll be running a trade-expo style market in central Burnie for our conference delegates as well as the Burnie community.

If you’re keen to come along, meet people, and share resources and information, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications close on 9 August and will be reviewed as they come in.

There is a small fee for the stall, but please get in touch if cost is a barrier. For local artists and craftspeople, stalls are free 🎨

Find out more on our website 👇

About Join us in Burnie for this year's conference!  The theme is "Be the Change: We Are Better Together”, and we're so excited to bring everyone together for connecting, learning, and celebrating. Our wonderful co-host is the Burnie Community House, with support from the Conference Advisory Grou...

16/06/2026

📣 Call for contributions now open📣

Neighbourhood Houses Conference 2026, 16-18 September, Pataway/Burnie

If you’re keen to be part of the conference program, we’d love to hear from you!

We have a number of opportunities for breakout sessions. These could take the form of a workshop, forum, presentation, or activity. We are open to what these sessions could look like - let us know your ideas!

We’re looking for submissions that speak to our theme "Be the Change: We Are Better Together", and/or cover topics relevant to Neighbourhood Houses. We encourage applications that are interactive and allow for participation and active engagement.

Relevant topics include but are not limited to:
👉 Place-based community development
👉 Social change
👉 Good governance
👉 Community engagement
👉 Leadership
👉 Community gardens
👉 Aboriginal Cultural Safety
👉 Wellbeing
👉 Income diversification
👉 Sustainability

Expressions of interest close 10am, Monday 13 July.

For more information, including the full expressions of interest guidelines pack and application link, visit our website:

About Join us in Burnie for this year's conference!  The theme is "Be the Change: We Are Better Together”, and we're so excited to bring everyone together for connecting, learning, and celebrating. Our wonderful co-host is the Burnie Community House, with support from the Conference Advisory Grou...

11/06/2026

Tell us about how you interact with your local Neighbourhood House in our community survey.

Your input will help the Tasmanian Government better understand the demands on Neighbourhood Houses and identify the long-term sustainability needs of the network.

The survey is linked below in the comments and closes Monday 22 June.

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania

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10/06/2026

✨ Neighbourhood Houses Conference 2026 tickets on sale now! ✨

Come and join us in Pataway/Burnie from 16-18 September for another 2.5 days of connecting, learning, and celebrating, centered around our theme "Be the Change: We Are Better Together".

Co-hosted by the wonderful crew at Burnie Community House, this year is set to be creative, thought-provoking, and lots of fun.

We have an early bird special going until 31 July or until sold out - get in quick to make the most of the discount.

We can't wait to see you there!

More info and tickets here 👇
https://www.nht.org.au/events/nht-conference-2026

04/06/2026

*UPDATE: Survey closing date extended until 22 June*

Last November, the State Government announced an independent Needs Analysis of the Neighbourhood House Network, recognising increasing demand on Houses and the need for long-term sustainability.

Neighbourhood Houses are a vital part of Tasmania's broader service system. Through their community development approach, they provide welcoming, trusted and accessible places where people can connect, find support, build skills and strengthen their communities.

Houses are increasingly responding to growing and complex needs, and many are stretched. This survey is part of the statewide Needs Analysis, and your input will help shape what’s needed to support communities into the future.

The survey is open to everyone - whether you have volunteered, worked, or accessed a Neighbourhood House, or work for an organisation that partners with Houses, all responses are vital. Even if you have never been to a Neighbourhood House but care about the future of Tasmanian communities, this survey is for you.

The survey closes on 22 June (previously 15 June). Please share with your networks, and thanks for your support!

Complete the survey here 👇
https://views-id.typeform.com/NHsurvey

01/06/2026

Neighbourhood Houses in Tassie joined the largest community-led lunch this May for Neighbourhood House Week!

Across Australia, more than 12,000 people came together to connect over a shared meal, recognising the vital role Houses play in bringing people together and reducing social isolation.

One week. 245 events across all six states. 12,000+ people through the door. 7,310 meals shared.

That was Neighbourhood Community House and Centre (NCHC) Week 2026. 'Your Place to Connect' came to life right across Australia, bringing people together through events, activities, shared meals, and community connection.

The media noticed too, with 41 stories reaching an audience of over 642,000 Australians, including coverage on Channel 10, 7News, WIN News, and ABC Radio nationally.

27/05/2026

This week (27 May - 3 June) is Reconciliation Week.

The theme this year is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

The theme reminds us that advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.

NHT stands with the Tasmanian Aboriginal people, the Palawa, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the struggle for truth, treaty, and justice.

This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land 🖤💛❤️

18/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 🤩

There are hundreds of volunteers in Neighbourhood Houses giving thousands of hours each week. THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers in our network for your dedication, passion, and commitment to supporting your communities - we couldn't do it without you!

Volunteering Tasmania are collecting stories from volunteers - share yours and help build a picture of volunteering in Australia!

Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week! We are excited!

Every volunteer has a story. Share yours and help build a picture of volunteering in Tasmania...and Australia!

Find out how you can be involved - volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/share-your-story



Volunteering Australia

14/05/2026

It's Neighbourhood House Week, and Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre's community lunch was in the news last night! Great work Jennifer, Nalini, and Toula🤩

This week, over 11,000 Australians will join in hundreds of lunches like this one, bringing communities together, connecting people, and reducing social isolation. 🧡💙

There's still a few days left of Neighbourhood House Week - check out events happening near you and get involved with your local community: https://www.nht.org.au/events/neighbourhood-house-week-2026

Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association