Community Hubs Australia

18/08/2026

Every story in our Mid-Year Update 2026 reminds us that lasting change begins with people. So far this year, 9,899 families have spent time in a community hub, building confidence, connection and belonging.

Whether it's a child arriving at school ready to learn, a parent building confidence through English classes, or a participant taking the next step towards employment, hubs continue to create welcoming places where children and families from culturally diverse backgrounds can connect, share and learn.

Thank you to our hub leaders, schools, support agency partners, funders and communities for making this work possible.

Read the full Mid-Year Update 2026: https://www.communityhubs.org.au/news-events/mid-year-update-2026/

| Australian Department of Home Affairs | Anne Aly | Julian Hill MP | Department of Premier & Cabinet Victoria | Human Services SA | Multicultural NSW | Early Childhood Education and Care - Queenslandl | Multicultural Affairs Queensland | Scanlon Foundation

13/08/2026

Our short video from Prairievale Public School community hub in Fairfield (NSW) captures the everyday moments that help children and families build confidence, connection and belonging.

Watch the video and explore our Mid-Year Update 2026 to learn more about the impact of community hubs across Australia.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwJuL7k8Ec Read more in our Mid-Year Update 2026: https://www.communityhubs.org.au/news-events/mid-year-update-2026/

| Australian Department of Home Affairsi | Anne Aly | Julian Hill MPl | Dai Le | Tri Vo MP - State Member for Cabramatta | Department of Premier & Cabinet Victoria | Human Services SA | Multicultural NSW | Early Childhood Education and Care - Queensland | Multicultural Affairs Queensland | Scanlon Foundation | Prairievale Public School | Community Hubs, Prairievale Public School

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11/08/2026

Vocational pathways activities in community hubs help participants build confidence, develop practical skills and explore pathways to volunteering, further education and employment.

Across the national network of 98 hubs, these activities support participants to gain new skills, strengthen independence and take the next step towards their personal goals.

In the first half of the year, our national network of hubs delivered 1,381 training programs, provided an opportunity for 1,005 people to volunteer, and 229 jobs were gained by spending time in a hub.

Women from nine hubs across Bankstown and Fairfield (NSW) recently came together at Chester Hill Public School community hub for Women on Wheels – a practical, hands-on workshop designed to build confidence around car safety, maintenance and road safety.

This story highlights how community hubs create opportunities for participants to develop the skills and confidence to thrive.

Read more in our Mid-Year Update 2026: https://www.communityhubs.org.au/news-events/mid-year-update-2026/

| James Jegasothy | Stephen Kamper | Jason Clare | Lynda Voltz MP | Community Hub Chester Hill | Chester Hill Public School | Multicultural NSW | Karitane

06/08/2026

Our hubs are the perfect place for you to find out how to compete the census. Or, enjoy playgroup together with your children or simply have a cuppa with someone else. To find your nearest hub, visit https://www.communityhubs.org.au/hubs/

Got questions about the Census?

In collaboration with the Kilburn Community Centre we are hosting the Australian Bureau of Statistics at our hub for an information session next Monday 10th of August, 5:30-6:30pm. Come along to learn about the Census, how to complete it, and ask any questions you have!

06/08/2026

English classes delivered in community hubs help participants build confidence, connection and independence in everyday life. And, in the first half of this year, 1,137 participants regularly took part in classes delivered in a hub.

At Craigieburn South Primary School community hub in Hume (Victoria), families are developing practical conversational English skills through the Learning Together program, delivered in partnership with VICSEG New Futures.

Along the way, they're building confidence, forming social connections and strengthening their engagement with their school and local community.

This story reflects how hubs create trusted pathways for families to develop new skills, build confidence and participate more fully in community life.

Read more in our Mid-Year Update 2026: https://www.communityhubs.org.au/news-events/mid-year-update-2026/

Ingrid Stitt MP | Basem Abdo MP | Iwan Walters MP | Craigieburn South Primary School Community Hub | Craigieburn South Primary School | Department of Premier & Cabinet Victoria | Hume City Council

04/08/2026

Playgroups, story time, kindergarten transition programs and language and literacy activities all play an important role in helping children feel confident, connected and ready to learn.

Across Australia, community hubs create welcoming spaces where families from culturally diverse backgrounds can build relationships, access support and participate in their child's learning from the very beginning.

In fact, in the first half of this year, our national network of hubs delivered 3,480 early childhood activities as a way for parents and their children to connect with one another and their school.

At Waraburra State School community hub in Rockhampton (Queensland), a partnership with Queensland Health brings a community health nurse into monthly playgroup sessions, giving families the opportunity to seek advice, ask questions and access trusted support in a familiar environment.

This story highlights how hubs help strengthen a child’s early development while connecting families to the support they need.

Read more in our Mid-Year Update 2026: https://www.communityhubs.org.au/news-events/mid-year-update-2026/

| John-Paul Langbroek | Fiona Simpson MP | Donna Kirkland MP | Colin Boyce MP | Multicultural Australia | Warambu Community Hub Gracemere | Early Childhood Education and Care - Queensland

30/07/2026

Community hubs respond to the needs of their local communities in many different ways.

In the first half of this year, our national network of hubs delivered 6,178 engagement activities, creating thousands of opportunities for families – mainly women with pre-school aged children – to connect with one another, build relationships with their child's school, and access the services and support they need.

At St Brigid's School community hub in South Australia, parents and caregivers took part in a Cyber Safety workshop, gaining practical advice on social media, gaming and online safety to help keep their children safe online.

This story reflects the important role community hubs play in connecting families with trusted information, services and support.

Read more in our Mid-Year Update 2026: https://www.communityhubs.org.au/news-events/mid-year-update-2026/

| Peter Malinauskas | Steve Georganas MP | Katrine Hildyard MP | Nadia Clancy MP | Larni Robb | St Brigid’s School | St Brigid's School Community Hub| Human Services SA

28/07/2026

Our Mid-Year Update 2026 is now available.

So far this year, 9,899 families have spent time in a community hub, connecting, learning and building confidence together.

Our Mid-Year Update 2026 shares stories from across our national network, highlighting the impact hubs have through four key program areas:

- Engagement
- Early childhood
- English
- Vocational pathways

Swipe through for a snapshot of this year's highlights, then read the full update to discover how hubs are strengthening confidence, connection and belonging across Australia.

Read the full update here: https://www.communityhubs.org.au/news-events/mid-year-update-2026/

| Anne Aly | Julian Hill MP | Department of Premier & Cabinet Victoria | Human Services SA | Multicultural NSW | Early Childhood Education and Care - Queensland

24/07/2026

A great example of the many ways community hubs - all based in primary schools across Australia - support children and their families into kindergarten.

19/07/2026

A wonderful example of how local partnerships work in community hubs.

Thank you to City of Casey for teaming up with the community hub at Fleetwood Primary School to give families in the local area a chance to find out more about how important (and how much fun) it is for children to play.

Julian Hill MP | Belinda Wilson MP